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    ** Installing new gauges in my new dash ? **

    I am building a new dash for my center console, and I bought new gauges to install. For the smaller gauges, I am planing on cutting the hole using a 2-1/8" hole saw - no problem. I will have 4 of these smaller gauge holes. I also bought a new Tach, and the instructions state to cut a 3-13/32"...
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    ** Mid Section **

    I have a 1993 Johnson 225. I need to replace the midsection / swivel mount steering arm / exhaust housing. My motor is an extralong 25".... My question is, can I replace the complete mid section with a XXL 30" version? I found one of these that is complete, and in good order, and the price is...
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    ** Looking to buy swivel Engine Mount **

    I need to replace the swivel engine mount on my 1993 Johnson 225 outboard. The price from the local dealer is close to $1,000, and that is way too much for me to spend. I have a brand new trim / tilt motor, all I need is the bracket... Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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    can a loose magnet on the flywheel

    can a loose magnet on the flywheel cause a loss of WOT RPM's??
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    ** CD Player **

    Does anyone have any recommendations for a CD player / radio ?? I was looking for one that may have a little 'memory' on it, to avoid the CD skipping when the boat is running thru waves.... I cant seem to find any marine units that have that feature, although I know that all of the little...
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    Lowrance 337DF OR Garmin 178C or 188C

    Which do people prefer... They are both GPS/Sounder combo units, around the same price range.
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    ** Barrier Coat ? **

    I recently purchased a 1993 25 ft center console, that has always been kept dry on a trailer. I am going to be keeping the boat in the water, all spring, summer & fall in Annapolis MD. The boat has never had any bottom paint of any kind on it before. My question is this - Should I epoxy...
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    anyone tried the new Humminbird 947c??

    this combo chartplotter / fishfinder, with 3D bottom detail?? Wondering if this really look like it does in the demo?? Am looking for combo unit, with good resolution, that runs Navionics charts, and isnt taller than 8" or so, and can be flush mounted. Thanks!
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    ** Labor Rates **

    What are the typical labor rates for a mobile marine mechanic?? I am in Annapolis MD, and have a 1998 Johnson 225 Ocean Runner. I may need to have a new head gasket, and was wondering what I may be looking at to have that work done. Thanks!!
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    ** Tons of smoke on Johnson 225 **

    I just bought a boat that has a 1998 Johnson 225 carb'd 2 stoke engine on it.... The VRO pump has been disabled, and it runs on 50:1 premix fuel. I did have some troubles getting fuel to the motor, and I have replaced the pump ball, and the the fuel hose that goes from the ball into the...
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