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    Dual batteries and Perko switch

    I?m a newbie when it comes to this stuff. I had a 2nd battery installed along with a Perko switch to run my amplifier for my stereo a while back. I just had a second amp installed to run my highs and the guy that installed this amp is telling me that he believes that the perko switch setup was...
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    Upload picture

    Hello, I'm trying to upload a picture of my boat to my profile and i've tried to other places as well but i keep on getting message stating that upload failed. I resized the picutre so it's less than 100 x 100 pixels. Can i get some help. Thanks.
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    Amplifier upgrade

    I?m very novice when It comes to stereo equipment so your help is appreciated. I have a 20' Bluewater open bow and i looking at upgrading my stereo system. I?m looking at adding an amp on my boat to run 4 speakers. I currently have a Sony Xplode head unit pushing 2 Kenwood 6 x 9 and 2 Pioneer 5...
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    stereo shuts off

    Hello, I'm new here and was hoping somebody can help me out. I have on my boat a Sony head unit pushing 2 6x9 Pioneer and 2 5 1/4. The head unit has a Fosgate amp pushing 1 12" fosgate sub. Everything works fine but when i turn up the volume to about 18 everything shuts off. I noticed that if i...
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    Amplifier upgrade

    I?m very novice when It comes to stereo equipment so your help is appreciated. I have a 20' Bluewater open bow and i looking at upgrading my stereo system. I?m looking at adding an amp on my boat to run 4 speakers. I currently have a Sony Xplode head unit pushing 2 Kenwood 6 x 9 and 2 Pioneer 5...
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    Mercruiser power steering

    I have a Mercruiser 4.3 and i changed the oil last week and want to add power steering fluid this weekend but not sure what to use. Can i get some help. Thanks.
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    Stereo shuts off

    My stereo shuts off when I turn up the volume above 24 or so. I have a sony xplode I'm running 2 Pioneers 6 1/2 and 2 Kenwoods 6x9 with the head unit and 1 300 watt amp powering 1 12" sub. Originally the sub would shut off at volume about 20 and the other speakers would continue working so I...
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    battery switch wiring (2 batteries)

    I have two batteries on my boat with a Perko battery switch. I don't know much about this stuff so I had someone install for me but I don't know if it's correct. I'm able to start the boat with the switch on 1 or 2 and use the accessories such as stereo and lights. I thought that the switch...
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    Lake webcams

    Does anybody know of any sites that have webcams for Lake Havasu, Lake Elsinore or Lake Perris? I was also wondering if anybody had any suggestions on were to boat in southern California in fresh water? Thanks.
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    Flushing engine

    I don't know much about boats and less about engines. I have a Mercruiser 4.3L engine I/O and wanted some advice on how to flush the engine. Can i just connect a garden hose to what i think is called muffs. Thank you.
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    Upgrade stereo system

    I have a 20' Bluewater open bow and wanted to add 2 6x9 Kenwood speakers that i purchased. I currently have: a sony head unit 1 300 watt max fosgate amp 1 12" fosgate sub 2 6.5" pioneers I was thinking of installing the speakers in the bow but water is likely to get in and wet the speakers so...
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    Upgrade Stereo system

    I have a 20' Bluewater open bow and wanted to add 2 6x9 Kenwood speakers that i purchased. I currently have: a sony head unit 1 300 watt max fosgate amp 1 12' fosgate sub 2 6.5" pioneers I was thinking of installing the speakers in the bow but water is likely to get in and wet the speakers so...
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