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    Communications/GPS

    can anyone recommend whether to purchase a handheld VHF or a base mounted unit for communication...and if so, what are the features I need on selecting a unit. Also when considering a GPS system, what should i be looking for?... It is an older boat, and dont plan on going out too far in the...
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    Communications/GPS

    can anyone recommend whether to purchase a handheld VHF or a base mounted unit for communication...and if so, what are the features I need on selecting a unit. Also when considering a GPS system, what should i be looking for?... It is an older boat, and dont plan on going out too far in the...
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    Thermostats

    on a 1976 135hp v4 evinrude, what kind of thermostats are used...like what's a part description....b/c someone said they are vernatherms?...and i am trying to locate a "thermostat" to replace the current thermostat...and im not sure what im looking for or what "part number" or description of it...
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    Cooling system....1976 Evinrude 135hp

    Could anyone tell me what/how to replace the cooling system on a 1976 evinrude 135hp...like...what to check first...second...and how these parts are found to buy....<br />THAnks
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    Complete Re-wiring of boat

    Any tips for a complete re-wiring of a older boat...1976 18'...
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    Complete Re-wiring of boat

    Any tips for a complete re-wiring of a older boat...1976 18'...
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    ALarm warning horn 1976 Evinrude 135hp

    Does anybody know if the alarm horn inside the shifter/control box is supposed to make a sound when the igniton is turned....then once its cranked, it turns off....if so, is this circuit operated by the "key switch" inside of the shifter/control box?.................<br />......and if no...
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    Water Pump....1976 Evinrude 135

    Can somebody explain to me what it is i need to do to replace the "water pump"? I am uneducated about what parts i will need (pump, impeller or impeller kit, housing, etc..). We tryed to find a "water pump" to replace the current one with, but the local parts stores say they only have an...
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    Captain Chairs installing

    is it possible to install captain chairs in a boat that did not have them previously?....would it damage the floor doing so...
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    Captains chairs, mounting

    Is it possible to install captains chairs on a boat that did not have them previously....would it mess up the floor..?
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    Coils..1976, 135 Evinrude

    We have a new set of coils for the engine, however, we dont have a tester. The engine seems to be running ok... Is it agood idea to go ahead and change the coils out...and if so, do you have any tips for this process.....THanks a bunch...
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    Gas Tanks

    Is there any benfits to having an on-board/permanent gas tank 18gal. versus just using portables....we have a permanent tank that is rough, would cost a little to repair, so we are debating buying a new one around $100, or should we just use (say 3) portable tanks instead..... thanks a lot...
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    Gas Tanks

    Is there any benfits to having an on-board/permanent gas tank 18gal. versus just using portables....we have a permanent tank that is rough, would cost a little to repair, so we are debating buying a new one around $100, or should we just use (say 3) portable tanks instead..... thanks a lot...
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    Cooling System..

    On a 1976, 135hp Evinrude, when at idle and low speeds(below plain), water comes out the back two holes under the hood in the rear....((the "****-line?" out the side is fine)), but at higher speeds, the water output out of the back is reduced to almost none....is this normal, and are all engines...
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    Alarm horn/Wiring

    THe throttle/remote box is too difficult to get open for this inspection..in my opinion....so, is there a way to get an ordinary alarm/horn from radio shack, and bypass the shifter box(throttle/remote)?...We were thinking of having a manual alarm system check..by a typical switch, and the...
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