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    12v to 24v trolling motor???

    This is also a great time to ensure the cable run is fused appropriately. If something were to happen along the length of your boat, you could be in real trouble really fast. The motor will dictate amperage draw, not battery capacity. The wiring will be sized according, then fused in...
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    12v to 24v trolling motor???

    Typically speaking, As voltage increases the amperage will decrease. Aside from other variables, a motor with the same thrust rating will draw half the amperage in a 24v arrangement vs a 12v arrangement, allowing for a conductor with half the current carrying ability. However your best...
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    Pathfinder Radar Help Please.

    I have played around with every gain setting I can find. Reset factory settings. Found a hidden menu containing a tune function with no luck.
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    Pathfinder Radar Help Please.

    I bought a new to me 25' cruiser. It came fully equipped with dated electronics, most of which i plan to upgrade very soon. However the Radar is a SL70, and due to my limited use I do not want to replace if not needed. . The unit seems to function as it should. It has no errors, it does its...
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    Merc 470, No start questions

    Howdy, Have a new to me Merc 470 MR1. Had it on the lake, it worked dandy except ran hot. (did not overheat it). Repaired a few issues, stat, rad cap, clean/flush and a new water pump in the lower. After all this the engine fired quickly, ran in neutral, switched into forward then died coming...
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    1976 SeaRay Restore

    Hello! New member here. Spontaneously I purchased (committed to purchase sight unseen) a Searay 220 for $500, with the understanding the transom and hull structure was good. The boat was a 3 hour drive and a 2 hour ferry ride to a beautiful small island near Vancouver Island (Awesome Easter...
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