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    Shift Rod- What am I missing???

    Installed new water pump on my 2002 90hp Johnson, (3rd time) bolted lower unit in place, slid linkage back on shift rod. Shift into forward and reverse, lower unit in neutral each time. Dropped lower unit to make sure shift rod is facing front, it was, bolted up lower unit, same thing. What am I...
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    Wondering which electric winch to buy

    Getting too lazy to crank my boat up on the trailer, wondering what is most important to look for when shopping for an electric winch? Thanks.
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    Battery charging question

    Hi all. I own a 17' center console. The bottom of the center console is very busy with all mechanicals, oil tank, and the battery which is tucked in the far corner of the console. Hooking up a battery charger is a pain to say the least. Does anyone know of any type of remote hookup for charging...
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    Trailer roller hitting intake grate! What to do?

    The title says it all. Are intake grates for livewell made to take such abuse? Very little room to move rollers left or right to miss it. Could move that roller set to one side and install smaller rollers on one side of roller set. Any Thoughts? Thanks!
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    No slip this year-How about you?

    I have rented a slip for the last nine years at three different marinas. I am self employed and work is scarce, and slip rent went up 5% again this year. Decided not to rent, will trailer this year, was wondering if anyone else is finding themselves in the same spot, and how you think that...
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    What is this part called?

    Bought a new boat, time to wire up the radio and depth finder. Saw on another boat a part made of stainless steel that wires run through to seal out the weather. Cant find where to buy this because i don't know what it is called. Also, is there one item thats better than others? Thanks for your...
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    What do you call this part?

    Bought a new boat, time to wire up the radio and depth finder. Saw on another boat a part made of stainless steel that wires run through to seal out the weather. Cant find where to buy this because i don't know what it is called. Also, is there one item thats better than others? Thanks for your...
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    Another fuel gauge ?

    Just bought a new 2008 17' Sea Fox. The dealer sold and installed the gauges on the boat and they have no brand name on them. From new the fuel gauge would go from full to half to empty. I was wondering if anyone has had this problem? I am not sure if it is the gauge or the sender, or how to go...
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    Anyone using Tram antenna?

    I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Tram antennas? I see them often on ebay for as much as half the price of other companies products. I will be installing a 4' or 5' antenna on the side of my center console. If anyone has any thoughts on antennas or mounts they liked or disliked...
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    Sea Fox Owners Manual ?

    Just took delivery on a new Sea Fox 172 cc. Thought when i picked it up it would come with some type of owners manual, but the dealer said that it did not. Wondering if anyone else that bought a new Sea Fox went home with some type of manual from the company? It seems odd to me that there would...
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    Dazed & Confused?

    Just took delivery on a new Sea Fox 172 cc. I hooked up the depht finder but am having trouble with the vhf radio. I am told that the antenna needs to be at least 3' away from the radio and the compass if the boat is so equipped, and mine is. If thats the case i need to mount an antenna...
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    Help: easiest way to get boat off trailer?

    Bought a new boat, will pick it up soon with my trailer. Haven't sold my old boat yet so i will store it at my shop until i sell it. I was wondering if there was an easy way to get my 16' bow rider off of my roller trailer and up on blocks for when i do sell it. Thanks.
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    New boat question

    Bought a new Sea Fox 172cc. Cant wait to pick it up, not looking forward to drilling holes to mount all the goodies in the new boat. Any thoughts or new ways to install the necessities on my boat. That didnt seem to bother me too much on my 1974 Wellcraft. Thanks
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    Need help lifting 2002 90hp Johnson

    Need to pull my engine from the boat. On my engine molded into the block are what appear to be lifting rings. One is on the port side in front of the starter and the second is starboard, molded into the cylinder head. Does anyone know if that is the intended purpose of these rings? Has anyone...
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    Installing temp gauge ?

    Installing a Faria Temp gauge on a 2002 90hp Johnson. Directions say to install sender under highest head bolt, rather not pull a head bolt if i don't have to. There is a hole drilled and tapped into each head. Is this hole for the installation of a temp sender, cant imagine what other use it...
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