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    2004 150HP Optimax - what is this?

    I have the above motors on my boat. While working on them I found a red looking valve kind of thing - located in the front of the motor, pinched off. (smashed by the cowling) It looks as if it is connected to a 1/4" gray tube that runs to the rear of the motor and appears to connect to a tee...
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    SmartCraft extension cables

    I have a 2004 Angler WA with 2 Merc 150 Optimax engines. It has SC1000 gauges. I want to move the gauges to a higher location but am leery of cutting the cables and there are quite a few. Does anyone make extension cables that one can just plug in to the existing plugs between cable and gauge?
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    Comparing fishfinder combo units

    I am looking to get a 7" (or larger) touchscreen fishfinder, navigation combo unit (preferably with radar capability). I am trying to decide who has the best unit for the money: Garmin, Lowrance, Raymarine, SimRad? They all seem to be in the 1100-1200.00 range. Anyone have preferences and why...
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    Steering issue - not quite the same as others

    I have a 1998 21'Bayliner Rendezvous (deck boat) with a 175HP Mercury OB. It has rack and pinion - definite feedback. The steering is very hard and sticks a lot. Reading other posts on this forum it looks as if all I need to do is replace the steering cable with a no-feedback unit which would...
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    Switch identification on 1998 Rendezvous

    I have a 1998 Bayliner Rendezvous. The switch panel is scrubbed clean such that I can't identify the switch functions. I have found most of them by trial and error, however I have three I can't id. Anyone have one of these that can help? Thanks.
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