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    NAV/ANC switch keeps tripping the breaker

    I have a 2010 Hurricane SS 188. It has the dual rocker switch (up for full NAV lights, down for Anchor light) In the up position last week, the lights worked for about 2 mins and then tripped the breaker. Now, if you reset the breaker, try again, it immediately lights up the bow lights and...
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    Need Help Sizing Trolling Motor

    Re: Need Help Sizing Trolling Motor This is my install Ernest..... All that's left when I remove the trolling motor is a plate (molded plastic with rounded edges) We use it as well for swimming and it hasn't been a toe catcher so far...
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    Quick Connect/Disconnect for Trolling Motor

    Was wondering if anyone has come across or can point me to a place I can ordered a quick connect/disconnect for my trolling motor. I want to be able to quickly unplug the motor for storage when not in use. The challenge I'm having is the motor has 10 AWG wire coming out of it. (can find that...
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    Considering Onboard DC Alternator Charger for Trolling Battery

    I'm installing a 12V trolling motor (Minn Kota Powerdrive V2 55lb). My plan is to have a single starting battery along with a single trolling battery. I'd like to have them both charging off the alternator on the outboard (2010 200HP Optimax) with a 60A output. Manufacturer states a single...
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    Hagar the Horrible Comic

    What a way to ruin your reputation. http://www.arcamax.com/hagarthehorrible/s-792555-899413 Hagar the Horrible By Chris Browne
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    I really don't like Florida...:(

    Wait now before you lynch me...... I'm from the Great White North in Canada. A few weeks back I finished the final touches on my winterization (UUGH!) of my boat until next April/May. Last week, I took a vacation with my family to Disney/Orlando. As I was flying in, all I could see was...
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    200HP Optimax (2010) changing lower unit gear oil

    Ok, silly question. I've owned a few outboards over the past few years, but recently I purchased a 2010 200HP Optimax. This is the first OB with only a single screw in the lower unit for changing oil (usually their is a lower drain/fill hole and a vent hole higher up) Any ideas on how you...
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    Hurricane Owners Club now online

    Folks For those of us who own a Hurricane, the Nautic Global Group has released a new Hurricane Owners Club website. http://www.hurricaneownersclub.com
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    Engine Overheating when trimming out?

    Ok...let me first say I'm posting this for a friend and I know NOTHING about I/O. He has a 4.3L Mercruiser (carbed) with Alpha I outdrive. He purchased it with a 30 day warranty from a private seller. During that period, he sent it to a marina for an inspection and it all checked out great...
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    'Crappy' Start to the day - Darn Toilet

    I work on the opposite side of the city, and in no traffic it takes 30 mins to commute So my phone rings at 9am, its my 12 yr old daughter. She tells me the toilet is leaking. I ask where and she indicates at the back. So I get her to turn off the water to the toilet. She then tells me the...
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    Weird water in oil/milky situation

    Friend of mine purchased a used boat. It came with 30 days warranty and everything on initial inspection checked out ok. He's run it for several days getting used to it and now we've looked and sure enough, when you pull the oil filler cap, the underside is milky (more like melted marshmallows...
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    Bow Roller/Winch Post Location w/pics

    I've recently purchased a new boat/bunk trailer combo. Last Thursday, pulling it up the steep ramp from the launch, I noticed that it was a 'little' wiggly. Well it turns out, with little effort, I was able to lift the bow roller/winch post directly out of the receiver on the trailer. (All I...
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    Working in Chile this week... No Stanley Cup hockey for me tonight :(

    I want to watch it but I'm in Chile on business this week so I have no access to it or the Stanley Cup playoffs tonight :( Internet access too slow in the hotel to stream from the web. I'm reduced to web updates from the stats websites :( :mad::mad:
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    Smart Monitor Alarm on Optimax 200

    Today I was out in my new boat with a 2010 Optimax 200. I was floating along at around 1000-1200 RPMs (running about 3-4 mins) when an alarm sounded from the Smart Monitor. It indicated a flashing 'bell' and 'engine' icon. Manual says it means Engine Malfunction. When it happened, I...
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    Show us pics of your Hurricane

    There doesn't seem to be the large # of Hurricane owners on this forum.... but for those of us who are here, post some pics of your Hurricane with its details. I'll start My former boat, 2002 GS 170, with 2002 Johnson 115HP
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