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    HF 1.5w Solar Panel for trickle charge dual battery system?

    1.5 watts is completely useless. Too trickle charge 2 G27 batteries I would think 20 watts would be about right.
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    Squeezing more from 5.0L 220hp

    I think you're doing really well with that boat / engine combination. I wouldn't expect much more. I have a 2004 Rinker 232 Captiva. I have a Merc 350 Mag and a B3 outdrive. The fastest I can get out of my boat is 55 MPH on a GPS. That's with one adult, one child, and a full tank of fuel. You...
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    2005 Rinker Captiva 192 - should I stay away

    I've got a 2004 Rinker Captiva 232. I really like the boat. It hasn't given me any problems. I bent the rear telescopic ladder and needed a new one. I called whoever it is that bought Rinker and they were able to ship me a new one. I wouldn't stay away from a boat because it isn't made anymore...
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    Bilge pump float sticking.

    Grub, I like the suggestion of the removable aluminum bracket. That will allow me to install a new one. I guess I'll just have to leave the old pump and switch down under the engine and disable it. Scott, I agree I shouldn't need it unless there's a leak. Just like I don't need my fire...
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    Bilge pump float sticking.

    The boat is a 2004 Rinker Captiva 232. Lately the float switch for my bilge pump is hanging up. It's practically inaccessible. I have to remove a storage bin from the engine bay, crawl in beside the engine, practically stand on my head and stick my arm as far under the engine as I can to just...
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    Centering boat on trailer (solo) without trailer guides? or DIY guide advice

    I think you have the trailer too deep. You should be able to see the front half of the bunks as you pull the boat up to the trailer. I've never had guides because I can see the trailer. The boat should automatically center as it rides up the bunks.
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    Trailer winch question and tilt question? 1st timer.

    You shouldn't need to have the prop spinning to load the boat on the trailer. A little momentum in neutral should do it. If it doesn't go all the way up the trailer then hook the winch line and crank it the rest of the way. Running the outdrive with it trimmed up past the stop will eventually...
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    23-24 foot vs 26-28 foot pros and cons?

    I have a Rinker Captiva 232 BR. It rides and handles very nice in my opinion. It has the Mag 350 with a B3. My previous boat was a Larson SEI 206 with a 210 HP 350 and an Alpha drive. The Rinker actually uses a bit less gas than the Larson did, probably because of the efficiency of the DP and...
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    Bravo 3 stuck in reverse

    He stated they always use OEM Mercruiser parts. I guess any manufacturer can make a bad part once in a while. The total cost for the cable was less than $170.
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    Bravo 3 stuck in reverse

    So the shop said the lower shift cable was binding up. It wasn't broken but he said it wasn't "getting the kind of motion it needed." They replaced it and also changed the routing. Since it was new 15 months ago they didn't charge me any labor, just for the cable. That seems pretty decent to me...
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    Bravo 3 stuck in reverse

    The drive was just removed last spring and all the bellows replaced as well as a new lower shift cable installed. This was done by a shop and everything was working well after that. When this happened Sunday I dropped the boat off at the same shop hoping they could fix it. Pulling the drive is a...
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    Bravo 3 stuck in reverse

    I have a 2004 Rinker with a Merc Mag 350 and a B3. I was manuvering at idle speed around the dock. I shifted to reverse briefly. I then shifted to forward but it remained in reverse. No amount of moving the shift lever would change that. I had to turn the engine off to get the boat stopped. With...
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    E15 and no REC gas

    I don't think there's any treatment that will help you with E15. With some newer boats using E15 voids the warranty. It doesn't say "unless you also add . . " Why can't you find non-ethanol gas? Pure-gas.org lists close to 17,000 stations in the US and Canada that sell non-ethanol. Are you in...
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    Battery Question

    Dual purpose batteries are very common and have been around for decades. They are quite popular on boats and work fairly well. They won't quite deliver the CCA (or MCA) of a same size starter battery and they aren't quite as heavy duty as a "real" deep cycle. However, as long as they deliver...
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    Wonder if I should go IO again or go OB?

    We have 3 kids. We go boating with other families with kids. We practically live on the swim platform and sun pad. The kids are always jumping in the water, getting on and off water toys, etc. The OB would be totally in the way and block the view. I do most of my own maintenance and I don't mind...
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    Stereo Upgrade

    If you want good sound, particularly loud, then you NEED an amp. It's not just to be super loud. The extra power of a good amplifier helps with fidelity even at low volume levels. If you're going to play the stereo with the engine off for very long at all you really should get a second battery...
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    Faria tachometer?

    I've had my tach repaired by Faria twice. The second time it was under warranty since it had been less then a year since the first repair. They have been easy to work with. It beats trying to find a used one to match.
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    Tahoe boat

    I've never owned a Tahoe but I would put them fairly near the bottom tier of boat brands. Even so, if you are looking for something inexpensive and this one has been well cared for it may be the boat for you.
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    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    $84,000?! There's no way. I just ordered a new 2022 GMC 3500 dually crew cab 4wd diesel. It's only $57,000. How on earth are people paying these prices for vehicles?
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    Rinker differences

    Misterbreeze, I also need new Canvas for my 2004 Rinker. What supplier did you find. That only place I can find mine listed says they aren't taking orders.
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