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Chris1956 replied to the thread Wondering if I can add power trim to my 82 mercury.

If the water leak is not too bad, you could dry it off and put a bead of silicone to seal it. Those 1/4-20 bolts that typically hold...

Today at 7:48 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Boating GPS.

Although I have never been able to find any proof, I believe my Garmin with built-in maps is updated over the air. I say this because...

Today at 7:40 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Swap wood panel in upholstery.

Normally the wood in seats is 1/2 plywood. However, if yours is thicker, replace with the same stuff. I would use pressure treated...

Today at 7:36 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread TRIM/TILT ELECTRICAL CONVERSION.

Gee, can't you swap the relays and wiring from the newer motor to the old one? Making a new wiring harness is not difficult, but the...

Jan 3, 2026
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Chris1956 replied to the thread TRIM/TILT ELECTRICAL CONVERSION.

Generally, the PTT motor wires should be cleaned, as well as the wires supplying power and ground to the solenoids. Don't forget to...

Jan 2, 2026
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1998 bay quest with 150 johnson ocean runner.

I cannot comment on the boat, but I have that exact motor. It is one of the best 2 cycle motors ever made, IMO. The OMS oil injection...

Jan 1, 2026
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Boating GPS.

The Marine GPS units are priced by screen size and visual acuity. The reason is that a larger, more high def unit is easier to see...

Jan 1, 2026
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Chris1956 replied to the thread TRIM/TILT ELECTRICAL CONVERSION.

Changing over the motor and electrical stuff is pretty easy. That is routinely done, when buying a new PTT motor as they usually come...

Dec 31, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread ‘91 merc 60hp overheating alarm buzzing.

Generally speaking, compression testers are often inaccurate. However, they are usually reliable. If all the cylinders read the same...

Dec 30, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1985 Evinrude 4hp no spark..

Disconnect the ground wire and test the coil with an ohmmeter. The primary wires should have nearly a dead short. A few tenths of an...

Dec 30, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread My safety tip of the day is....

Lou, NOAA has buoys all along the coasts of the oceans of the world. These measure and report wave heights, period, water temp, wind...

Dec 30, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Another boring winter day in northern Wisconsin.

Gee, we had 58F here in NJ. I was able to paint my boat's controls, with some help from a space heater in the garage. A good step...

Dec 29, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Restoring my Johnson 6r72d.

Gee, didn't OMC make those engines (with minor mods) for 40 years? They always used them on the rental crab boats here at the Jersey Shore.

Dec 28, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread maybe changing from 4.3 liter cobra to 175 Suzuki outboard on a Starcraft Islander Islander..

You could also get a OB motor bracket (maybe a Jackplate) with enough clearance to allow the engine to tilt. Maybe that moves the...

Dec 28, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Another job for JB weld???.

If you do the repair with JB Weld, you might grind out some alum. on the inside of the crack, and wipe before with acetone, before the...

Dec 27, 2025

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