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    Trailer not registered what do i do ?

    What does the previous owner say? have you contacted your version of the DMV?
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    New winch

    No good.
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    Transom saver

    Are those holes in your transom unplugged? Also your transducer is mounted wrong.
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    Audio Warning system disable with Key on engine off for Radio?

    Wire the radio to it's own hot circuit thru a fuse. Don't mess with the alarm wiring.
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    lights not working on small trailer

    Make sure you do have a ground (white) wire and not getting the ground thru the trailer ball.
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    Fish finder wiring questions

    "I have two unused 8 gauge wires running from cranking battery" It would be better if you connect it to a house battery if you have two batteries. 2) If so, where in the positive wire do I place the fuse? as close to the battery as possible. 3) I have a hole to mount an on/off toggle switch...
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    1996 Trophy Bayliner - Inspection?

    What do you mean the meter is only as good as the operator? I'm referring to an RF meter not the probe type. You hold it against the hull and look at the meter and listen for it to make a sound. I do agree with you about the bottom paint.
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    1996 Trophy Bayliner - Inspection?

    get a moisture meter and scan the hull mostly the transom area area.
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    Nothing to starter

    Measure the battery voltage at the solenoid while cranking the motor.
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    Hummingbird Depth Finder question

    Post a few pictures of the xducer from different angles.
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    Nav lights not working

    If checking the fuse is the limit of your capabilities I'm curious how did you confirm the fuse is good? As the other guys suggested, get a test light or voltmeter and start checking at the switch. If you have more than one lite not working the fuse, switch and wiring are the only common factors.
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    Just Another Day on the Water

    " In my defense the dealer installed the battery when the boat was new." Did the dealer install the battery 53 years ago? I agree with you about BoatUS. I fish 20 plus miles offshore and will not leave port without the tow service.
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    Motor and Tilt stopped working - other electronics good

    Agree with dingbat, battery is dead. Measure the battery voltage while cranking the motor.
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    AM/FM Radio Issue.

    If the interference is being induced or back fed onto the power ckt or both devices are on the same ckt or they're physically close to one another an external antenna won't help. If the interference is being induced into the front end of the radio receiver, not likely, then an antenna which will...
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    Fuel Tank Contamination (for your information)

    Get a 10 micron filter
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    AM/FM Radio Issue.

    You may have to have the radio or charger on it's separate 12v line. The charger block is inducing interference onto the 12v line, I'm guessing both items are on the same ckt.. Are you trying to listen to AM or FM? If AM good luck. What was the different device you used that didn't interfere...
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    Outboard loud when pulling

    I would guess pulling anything other than a fishing lure with an 8hp motor would put a strain on it.
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    FUEL LINES PLUGGING

    Put a fuel filter inline. Are you using ethanol gas? make sure the lines are for ethanol fuel?
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    1980 Sea Ray Sundancer Battery problem

    You have something that is charged then slowly discharging when you flip the switch off. It doesn't sound like you have a mystery battery. How long does it take for the voltage to drop to zipo? "It's a mystery to me when i turn off the battery selector, and continue to see voltage on that wire...
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    Bilge pump issue

    IMG 9684 is either your bait pump or raw water wash down pump. It sits above the seacock which you press the lever until it's horizontal to shut off the water intake. Does your bilge pump have a float switch? If so you won't hear anything unless there's enough water in the bilge to raise the...
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