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  1. dwco5051

    Anyone use synthetic nylon winch cable? Or anything besides steel?

    I am guilty as charged. I should have been more specific and not said all nylon. Both my boats are using synthetic straps. I have 4 equipment trailers sitting now at my shop and my tie down straps are all either DOT approved high tensile nylon or poly. Only steel cable is on a recovery...
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    Anyone use synthetic nylon winch cable? Or anything besides steel?

    Nylon is just one of the different synthetic materials that are used for rope. It should not be used as a winch line as it has too much stretch. The kinetic energy stored in the nylon rope is equal to force times distance and if the line parts can be dangerous. Be sure if you do change to a...
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    Trailering

    If you need more weight on the hitch put a spare tire in the bracket for it on the front. Or even one or two 16" concrete pavers.
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    83 Sylvan 18' rewire

    Good page to read before starting before jumping into it. I try to always use the right colors for two reasons. First it will be easier for the next person to trouble shoot the new wiring, second it helps an old guy like me when I forget how I did it...
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    Mercury 500 50hp - year unknown, have questions

    The ID tag is located on either side of the swivel bracket (or transom bracket), and the instruction plate is located between the thumb screws above the steering tube. If the tag or plate has been lost or damaged to the point it can no longer be read, there’s a metal plug set in the powerhead...
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    Nissan 25hp NS25C3 warning buzzer not operational

    My old eyes read 1990 model, not 98. I am sure that one of the Nissan/Tohatsu wizards on this forum will have the right answer. I wonder if I could add a sensor to my old 1987 model.
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    Nissan 25hp NS25C3 warning buzzer not operational

    My 1987 has no warning buzzer, I believe yours would not either.
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    Long Trip Home - Florida to Georgian Bay

    This would be the way to go; https://canadianvesselregistry.ca/your-canadian-vessel-documentation/ Most states require an undocumented vessel to be registered in the state of principal use defined as 60 consecutive days or more. Please keep posting highlights of your trip as it is one most...
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    Charging kit for 1990 8hp Evinrude?

    That would be pretty close, maybe a tad more at WOT.
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    timing adjustment Nissan 25hp NS25C3

    Setting timing on these engines is fairly simple once you have done it before, For the first time I would strongly suggest you down load the manual from this web site. https://www.tohatsu.com/marine/na/tech_info/manuals.html It is free and is in PDF form. The one you are looking for is...
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    1989 chevy 350 starting issue

    automatic reset circuit breaker?
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    Boat not turning over and tilt switch on isn’t working either onEvinrude 60hp

    Take the cowling off the motor and find the positive wire coming in from the battery. It should have in inline fuse holder. It almost look like a connector. There should be if I remember right a twenty amp fuse in it. That is more than likely blown.
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    Console control question

    You best way is try them and see what turns on. At least two of them should be double throw. That would be the nav lights and bilge pump. I figure you also will have windshield wipers, engine compartment blower, cockpit lights, horn (a momentary on switch) at least. Hopefully some one on...
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    What would you put in a small outboard repair kit?

    Use your wife's vacuum sealer to pack at least one set of underwear and socks. Takes less room in the pack and will stay dry no matter what happens.
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    Why do they make 12 point sockets and wrenches?

    Fuel pump bolts, 1961 Pontiac Tempest. Broke down in the middle of Oklahoma in 1965. Imagine changing a fuel pump with vise grips on a Sunday evening when you had to be back in Pennsylvania Monday morning for work. On the Turner turnpike a quarter of a mile away from an interchange that had a...
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    fast inflatable

    It has been a boring winter and I would love to go along on that test ride. That boat is rated at 30hp max. A little excitement to take my mind off shoveling snow.
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    YAMAHA 200HP 1998 OVER CHERGING LOCATION OF RECTIFER?

    I would take apart and clean all the connections from the battery to the motor. A loose or faulty connection in the system can cause high voltage. I had the same problem last year and found the negative post connection was loose. A 15 minute job and no dollars spent.
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    Random

    I have been dipping since the early 1950's. They warned me that it may be habit forming but I don't think I am addicted yet.
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    Compresion gt 200

    I had a 1990 GT175. After a complete rebuild it showed right around 91 on all six with my gauge. These are not a high compression motor from what I was told. Ran perfect for ten years or so until I sold it last year.
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    Does a Mercury model 200 (1978) 20hp have a kill circuit

    The colors look right. Can not believe the cost on your side of the pond. I am glad my 9th great-grandfather left Thorpe Morieux, Suffolk in 1634 because the only boating I could afford would be with oars.
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