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    When boating, always ___________________

    Would at least tell them where to begin their search for the body;)
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    When boating, always ___________________

    Have VHF with Class D DSC with MMSI number on top of normally sharing my location (iPhone) with Mrs. Dingbat and adult children. Enclosed cabin with wireless overboard protection
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    Electronic steering

    Using a lower durometer ring might help, but saltwater would eat them alive in their role as a rod wiper. Really need end caps with two seals. One to maintain the integrity of the hydraulics and one to act as a rod wiper.
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    Electronic steering

    How many of your rental boats get used with temps in the twenties and thirties? Winter is prime Striper season locally Fluid and ice have been suggested but nothing conclusive. Google… seastar cold weather leak
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    Best "free" fish scanning and verifying/regulation app?

    Never seen an app for such a thing. I'd contact Florida fish and Game to see what they have. Problem your going to run into is that quite a few species of fish look almost identical with only small nuances to tell the difference between them. Real need to be be up on your fIchthyology if your...
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    Lowe 185 Ski & Fish with Verado 150 – bow won’t lift

    The only way I can get my bow down like that is too be way over trimmed or way too much tab Either your smart tabs have way too much weight applied or you have a hull problem.
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    Electronic steering

    Have never had the need to go to some sort of “assisted” steering Still using the OEM NFB helm with the original cable on the boat. Boat steers itself for the most part. Can walk away from the helm at cruise (27 kt) Installed a steering tube grease nut when new and never looked backed...
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    04 Yamaha 225 4-stroke- -injector harness 2 End Plugs?

    Sounds like you have a need for one at the moment……Factory service manual…$35...
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    anyone use the aftermarket p/s actuators sold on ebay and amazon? looking for feedback

    Nothing special about rebuilding a hydraulic cylinder. Finding replacement seals is the toughest part if a kit isn't available Simply remove old seals and replace with new. Worst comes to worst and you end up with some corrosion around the caps, a common brake hone and an electric drill works...
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    Wiring a 3 wire trim/tilt pump to throttle handle switch

    "Continuous duty" is just that. Circuit stays energized 24/7/365 In your situation, the circuit is only energized when the trim is moving. Maybe 1-2 minutes per day, tops?
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    Been a little cold.

    Highs in the low to mid 50’s with lows in the 40’s this coming week. Three more weeks until the boat comes out of hibernation
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    67 Year Old Head Bolts

    Funny in that all my years in welding and machine work, I don’t think I’ve ever heated aluminum to do anything other than preheat large pieces prior to welding. Broken taps are fun. Especially #10 and smaller. Bolt wise, quicker to just break the bolt off, drill out the center of the bolt with...
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    67 Year Old Head Bolts

    https://www.vevor.com/magnetic-induction-heater-c_10315/1kw-magnetic-induction-heater-hand-held-induction-heater-for-bolts-removal-p_010875262199
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    67 Year Old Head Bolts

    Aluminum doesn't change color when heated. The first indication that your too hot (~660 C) is when the over heated area drips to the floor
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    Nobody fishing?

    Add another half dozen rods, a pair of planer boards and two gps units and you’ve almost caught up with me…. Lol Glad things worked out. How did the fish fry go?
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