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    Building a portable saltwater livewell

    I'm looking to try to build or buy a portable salwater livewell for my small 17' boat. I'm trying not to spend a ton on the project but any input would be appreciated. I have an old bilge pump that i was thinking about trying to use... My initial thoughts were to submerge the bilge pump in...
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    Tohatsu M50D normal compression

    Does anybody know what the normal compression for this type of outboard would be? Or where i could find that type of information.
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    charging a battery too much?

    is it possible to charge a marine starting battery too much. If i charge it after each use, will that lower the batteries life expectancy\\??
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    engine troubles this weekend

    I tried to take my boat out most of this long weekend, and had some problems, I was wondering if anybody can try to do a quick diagnosis of what the potential issues might be. I have a 50HP outboard On saturday (first time out this season), it started right up, worked fine, then it would...
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    Engine troubles this weekend

    I tried to take my boat out most of this long weekend, and had some problems, I was wondering if anybody can try to do a quick diagnosis of what the potential issues might be. I have a Tohatsu MD50D outboard motor (50HP) On saturday (first time out this season), it started right up, worked...
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    installing a 12v cigarette lighter... what size wire and what size fuse?

    I'm installing a 12v cigarette lighter in my boat. Just put in a new switch panel. The outlet is going to only be about a foot from the panel (not sure if that matters) and I'll mostly be using it as a charger for my cell phone. I was wondering what size wire to run from the 12v outlet to...
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    Electrical help

    Can any of you guys help take a look at the wiring diagram that I drew up and let me know if i'm on the right track with this? Two specific questions: 1) Do i need a inline fuse for the 10 AWG feed to the from the deep cycle battery to the switch panel? if so, what size fuse? Where can i...
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    trailer maintenance

    i just got a new 17' boat last summer, i stored it about 90 miles from my home at my families summer home in the garage. i'm planning on driving it back home this weekend but am a little concerned with the trailer. the guy i bought the boat from probably didn't do much service to the trailer...
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    HELP: wiring 17' boat

    I'm a new boat owner, this spring i plan on wiring my boat. Just purchased a 6 gang switch panel, and wanted to see what everyone thinks of my plan / diagram for right now; I'm just trying to find out if i'm on the right path so far. The panel won't be in for a couple weeks so i have some...
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    1973 Mercury 4HP Water pump problem

    I have a 73 merc 40, i used it a few times this past summer, when i went to winterize it a month and a half ago, i realized that it wasn't pumping any water out. I was wondering if this could need a new impeller or if anyone had any ideas as to what else it could potentially be? any good...
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    New Boat having problems...advice please

    I just bought a new boat, took it out with the seller and it seemed to run fine and after having a mechanic look at it, I was towing it home and the center console fell over when i was towing it back home. The console was a piece of crap that the guy built. After building a new console, i...
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    QUICK RESPONSE PLEASE : engine in gear while off

    does it hurt the engine to move the throttle lever in gear while the engine is off? I just had to replace the throttle lever and want to see that it works without having to put it in the water.
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    QUICK RESPONSE PLEASE : engine in gear while off

    does it hurt the engine to move the throttle lever in gear while the engine is off? I just had to replace the throttle lever and want to see that it works without having to put it in the water.
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    Hydraulic Fluid Leak Tilt/Trim

    I accidentally tried to lower my outboard with my electric trim button, but the manual stop was up on the back of the unit. I noticed that there was hydraulic fluid leaking a little in from the unit. It stopped, and the tilt still works fine, but is that something that could have caused other...
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    Tohatsu Control Box

    I'm in the process of buying a used boat from somebody. I picked it up last monday and he gave me a week to have it checked out and take it for a sea trial. I picked it up from the mechanic on Thursday and when towing it home, the center console tipped over. The remote control box with the...
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