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    Any boaters using Honda Gen on your boat?

    I'm installing small A/C on my boat for those 14 hr. HOT summer Gulf Stream fishing trips.I've got the A/C system engineered the way I want it.I just can't decide how to power it.I have a location available if I wanted to install a perm.water cooled genset.It just will not get used all that...
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    Kohler 5e help with fuel issue please

    Looking at a used Kohler 5e.Current owner received new gen.from insurance claim and is now selling old one.Unit at one point was submerged breifly.He had gen.rebuilt top to bottom.Unit looks and runs good but has one issue.After running for a while and heating up engine begins to "hunt".Kohler...
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    Florida East Coast to Grand Bahama in Aug?

    Considering crossing from Ft.Pierce area to Bahamas for a couple of days around the middle of Aug. Does anyone know of a website where other boaters post for possible "buddy-boaters"?
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    cuddy-cabin air conditioning without Genset

    Has anyone tried the low amp a/c units that claim to run off of an inverter?(no generator required).
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    Could S.S.prop be to heavy????

    Boat:16' Scout with F60 Yam. 4/St. Suggested RPM @ WOT-6100RPM / 38MPH. Boat came new with 10.5/8x12" alum. With this prop boat over-revs and stalls @ WOT.Top speed only 34 MPH. Scout rep suggested I go to a 10.3/8x13".(Don't ask me why boat was not shipped with the prop they...
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    main relay recall on Honda 225

    Have 2003 Bf225 Honda's.Developed ignition problem with starboard motor.Small ignition wire going to starter solinoid was hot whenever battery switch was on.Replaced Ignition switch thinking it was shorted.(no change). Talked to Honda tech.and found out there was a recall on the main relay due...
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    treasure coast vacation?

    Anyone know of a weekly,waterfront house or condo in the Ft.Pierce area for rent? Would like to find place where I can keep boat in water.Either private dock or marina. thanks
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    low top end on Scout 160

    I have a Yamaha 60,4 stroke on my new Scout 160 C.C. It came with an alum.12" prop.All the performance charts I veiwed prior to purchase have top speed on this set up at 38 mph/6100 rpm(tested with 13") My boat tops out at 34 mph/6000 rpm.The motor is smoth up until full trottle,it then sounds...
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    ignition always engaged

    I have Honda 225's.My starboard engine has developed a problem I cannot figure out.Any time the battery switch is on the starter engages and attempts to start motor.If I pull the wire off of starter solinoide the problem stops.I have replaced key switch and kill switch but problem remains...
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