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    Honda 50HP fuel question / problem

    This winter I replaced the Fuel / water separator cartridge with a new one.. Today I tried to start the boat. I squeezed the fuel bulb and unlike in the past, it never got firm which indicates the motor was full of fuel.. but today nothing.. I first suspected the fuel bulb so I replaced it...
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    Tohatsu 5 HP 4 stroke Throttle Grip

    The rubber throttle twist grip on my Tohatsu 2003 5 HP 4 Stroke works but feels like there is corrosion under it.. Rough to turn.. Will it simply come off to inspect under it by removing the screw that connects it to the throttle shaft? Don't want to try it until I know if that is all that is...
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    Cobra MR F300BT Waterproof Marine Handset

    I have had the Cobra MR F300BT Waterproof Marine handset installed in my boat for several years now... It has worked perfect with previous bluetooth phones BUT today I tried to pair it to my (new to me) HTC One M7 Smart phone.... The phone will connect and immediately disconnect... The phone...
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    5 hp Tohastu 4 Stroke Lower end oil change problems .. Help

    Today I was going to replace the lower end oil in my 5 HP Tohatsu just like I do every year... The bottom lower end drain / fill screw came loose with no problems..BUT no matter what i do, I can't get the top (vent/fill level)screw out.. I have tried the largest screw driver (wide blade) that I...
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    Garmin Mapsource DVD wanted

    EDIT: Soliciting is strictly forbidden here, dd. This is a Marine Retail store!
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    Replacing Fuse with ????

    I have installed a Cobra MR F300 BT Bluetooth handset in my boat BUT.. the fuse that came in the inline fuse holder was dropped and broken.... The fuse is a T2AL250VP glass fuse that is about 3/16" in diameter and 3/4" long.. I cannot find a replacement anywhere.. I have contacted Cobra but have...
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    Honda 50HP Water Pump.. Paint?

    (1) I bought a Honda 50HP in 2002. In 2006 at the 92 hr mark, I replaced the water pump (impeller, oring, grommet, gasket, plate and pump liner as routine preventative maintenance. The parts removed during the pump overhaul were in good shape. Now it is 2010 and the motor has 142 hours. Is...
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    Honda 50 HP Fuel Filter

    My boat has an external fuel/water separator fuel filter (spin on element style) installed between the tank and the motor. The inline filter inside the cowling of the 7 year old motor looks clean and clear.. Is it necessary to replace the internal filter on a regular basis if an external filter...
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    SYNTHETIC OIL - Switch?

    I have a 2003 Honda 50 HP outboard (135 Hrs) that I have used Petroleum based Oil in since it was new... The oil has been changed yearly regardless of hrs used previous year. Will it hurt anything or is it a good idea / bad idea to switch to a synthetic oil (Mobil One or equivelant) now or...
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    Online Store Experiences??..

    I am planning on purchasing something online from SPORTSFISHERMEN.COM.. but before I do, I would like to know if anyone has any experience with them? I have never heard of them until I found them in the INET... Good / Bad ????
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    Garmin Mapsource MicroSD ...

    I have a Garmin 178c that I use with a preprogrammed data card (Pacific) in Salt Water and a 32mb data card that I load from a my Mapsource CD's for in the Columbia River. I was given a US Inland Lakes MapSource MicroSD. Is there anyway I can load or copy the data on the MicroSD to the Data...
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    Garmin BlueChart data Cards

    I have a Garmin BlueChart Data card (Pacific).. I also have the Garmin USB Data Card reader that I use to upload Garmin Mapsource CD data to a blank 32mb data card using the MapSource program on my PC... BUT.... is there a way to view the data on the preprogrammed (Pacific) data card on my PC...
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    LED Voltage Monitor Installation ?

    I am in the process of installing a LED Voltage Monitor in my boat but I have a question.. If I connect it to the switched power lead from the ignition switch I believe that the total voltage draw from the other dash instruments (tach, fuel gauge, trim gage, hour meter, and all gauge / compass...
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    Help Installing single LED in Boats' helm panel

    I am trying to install a battery Voltage Warning LED in the dash of my boat. The LED that came with the kit is a 5mm led and the plastic mount for it is far to short to install without glueing in an over 1/2" thick fiberglass dashboard. I am looking for something longer that I can use to mount...
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    Garmin 178c - Mapsource Needed

    I have moved my Garmin 178c to a smaller 12' boat that will just be used for fishing on 1 or 2 lakes in Washington State. I am looking for someone who might have an used or not needed "Garmin US Inland Lakes CD Version 5.0" that they would like to get rid offor a reasonable price. The only area...
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