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    Polarity issue?

    Today I tried two fully charged batteries and still no tilt or start (but again the bilge works). I have tried the tilt from the switch on the engine itself and nothing. Makes me think there is something not connected but I am at a loss where to start diagnosing it. Any ideas would be...
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    Polarity issue?

    Thank you. Please excuse my ignorance with electrical issues, but are you saying my battery my be unable to start the boat or tilt the engine but have enough juice to run a Garmin and bilge pump? Either way I will check the voltage. Thank you.
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    Polarity issue?

    I have a new to me 2010 16' Larsen. As of last weekend it was operating 100%. Last Sunday it appears I left the bilge pump running so yesterday when I went to start it there was nothing happening. I took the battery home to recharge it. I attempted to hook it up today and was easily able...
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    Used Maxum

    Hello. I have had a few boats over the years and know many of the things to ask when buying a used boat. I am considering a 2001 Maxum 185. I have no experience with this brand. Should I be concerned about anything specifically to Maxum? Thanks. Rich Costa
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    Salvage advice needed

    I own a 1996 Sunbird with a dead engine. I have an offer for a bit over $1,000 for it and purchase a newer used boat. Or I can put about $6K for used (2011) engine and get a bit more use out of it. The body of the boat is in great shape. The boat is new to me so I don't have any sense of the...
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    1996 Johnson 88 HP

    Hello, I am coming over from the sailing side of boating, so please excuse me if I don't describe this problem with all the correct terms (feel free to correct). I just bought a 17 Bowrider with a 1996 Johnson 88 HP outboard engine. After a successful demonstration by the previous owner I...
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    Ramps and weights

    HI, I have towed campers before but not boats and can use some advice. I am in the market for a small boat I will be towing with a 2016 Honda Odyssey (3,500 lb capacity). Thinking about ramps (and at that point having nobody else in the van to add weight), can I go right up to the capacity or...
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