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    An Alternator/Battery Charging Question

    I have a (hopefully) simple question... Let's say I have a dead battery. The dash voltmeter says 10.8 volts with the key in the "On" position. I jump start the engine. What should the dash voltmeter say now while the engine is running? Assuming the alternator and voltage regulator are OK...
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    Calibrating T&T Gauge

    I just installed a new Trim-and-Tilt gauge on my boat. I forgot the BRP part number, but it starts with 17xxx, and is the one that fits in a 2.125" cutout in the dash. It replaces an old one that became non-functioning. It is hooked up to an 2005 E-TEC 90HP. It seems to work, except that the...
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    Errant Voltmeter Readings

    I have a boat outfitted with 2000 OMC gauges. About a year ago I repowered with an E-TEC 90. When I first got the boat after the repower, the voltmeter seemed to be working correctly, i.e. voltage never got much past 14V, would drop on start, etc. Now, when I turn on the key, it actually pegs...
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    Fuel Stabilizer Loosening Up Crud in the Tank?

    I have center console with a 45 gallon tank. I've had the boat about 4 years. Always kept the tank completely full after use, run it about once a month, have run it almost completely empty at least 3 times over the years, usually add between 15 and 25 gallons per trip. I have a water separator...
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    Speed Formula

    Years ago, in an introductory book on boats, I read about a formula for approximating the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull. It was something like: "X times the square root of waterline length".<br /><br />I can not longer find the book or the formula. Does anyone have the info?
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    Looking for Real World Feedback on Evinrude ETEC

    I'm interested in the 90HP ETEC to replace my aging Johnson carbureted 2-stroke. I have year 2001 OMC gauges and binnacle controls.<br /><br />Anyone have any real world expereiences with the ETECs? Reliability? Noise level? Fuel consumption? Will I be able to use my existing gauges and controls?
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    Battery Woes

    I have three Sears Diehard batteries, date coded D28, two Group 27, one Group 24. The boat was sitting for several months, then I charged the batteries 3 times for 48 hours or more using a Guest 2623 on-board charger.<br /><br />After charging, the batteries start at 13.0V, then lose voltage...
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