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  1. dingbat

    Adding Distilled water to battery. what qualifies as distilled?

    My “tap water” comes from an aquifer 275’ below the ground. Never had a problem using it to top off batteries Has a pH of 6.8 and a TDS less than 60 ppm coming out of the tap. Max allowed in drinking water….500ppm Distilled water is 0.0-0.5 ppm Having had automotive finishes damaged by “acid”...
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    1996 Mercury 150hp EFI --- Need an OEM Service and Parts Manual

    According to the parts manual, the manual for your motor is 90-824052R3 SM O/B V6 135-225 There are a lot of different models (configurations) built on a common V6 engine platform. I’m not a Merc guy so I can speak to specifics but….do you really need separate manuals to cover a 200 and 225...
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    Yamaha 130 power trim relay

    There are only so many relay manufacturers in the world, Yamaha isn’t one of them. A relay is a relay….as long as the voltage and current ratings are the same, or better. Unsure….buy two aftermarket, keep one as a backup until proven
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    good morning :)

    Only slightly? As a long time horse (x5) and boat owner, I can vouch there is no comparison between the two……lol Used as justification for my high end fishing tackle fetish with Mrs. Dingbat.
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    1976 Starcraft Mariner 21' Layout Changes? (v2)

    If the intent is to provide more floor space for fishing while maintaining 360 access to the gunnel, I'd get rid of the casting platforms. Leave the console in the center, but move it (console) back towards the stern a foot or so
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    good morning :)

    Couple of reasons.... 1. I buy fuel each and every outing. Navigating a busy filling station with 42 ft. long truck/trailer combo is a pain. 2. My boat has a 154 gallon fuel capacity. Grief from Mrs. Dingbat about fishing expenses
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    good morning :)

    I'm a stickler when it comes to PM but still end up "working" on the boat every time I'm on it Keeping fuel in the tank
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    1997 200 Efi speed problem

    5,800 rpm is “red line” for your motor. You have a problem with your tachometer or prop
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    Loctite 081 grade D substitute…

    Loctite 081 orange threadlocker - tensile strength of 240 psi and a 72 hr cure time. There are a number of products with the proper strength, but most are 24 hour cure. I can only assume they spec’d 72 hours to allow adequate time for assembly
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    85 hp yamaha 2 stroke not cranking when cold out side.

    People’s Republic of Maryland..under Statewide EPA E10 mandate since 2000. Closest source of E0 is over an 1.5 hours each away. I maintain a large property. String Trimmer, pole saw, blowers, chain saws, generator, pressure washer, a 12hp garden tractor, a 31HP zero turn and two diesel...
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    Floor scupper replacement ball

    https://gemlux.com/products/2374?variant=36700636414106&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzPWPs9f-gwMVcUtHAR3BXwJ2EAQYASABEgIm9vD_BwE
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    85 hp yamaha 2 stroke not cranking when cold out side.

    Octane raises the ignition temperature (lowers volatility) of gasoline. Makes it harder to start when cold Running premium fuel in a low compression (2 stroke) motor is a waste of money. What purpose does non-ethanol fuel serve in this situation? If condensation in the fuel is an issue, E10...
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    2004 Angler 204 FX Gas Tank Replacement

    The fuel tanks are commercial items. If you can come up with the dimensions, just about any place can make you one. You could go plastic as well https://speedytanks.com/ https://www.ebay.com/itm/144605962387
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    2004 Angler 204 FX Gas Tank Replacement

    Why local? You can have one shipped to your home for less than it cost you to run across town to pick one up
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    2004 Angler 204 FX Gas Tank Replacement

    Hopefully Angler upped their game considerably from when I looked at them in 2000 they were a bit “thin skinned”. They where attractively priced but had a hull weight #500 lighter than their competitor, and it showed
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    What is this?

    The light(s) attracts bait fish which attracts bigger fish ;)
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    Help for prop replacement

    Running a prop calculator on your reported performance results in 23% slip. Should be running 1/2 that figure, but would drop your WOT RPM even lower. Possible scenarios: Tachometer is wrong - has it been checked? Motor not setup properly - A common problem with conversions Damaged or under...
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    Say goodbye to Glastron as you know it

    Warranty claims (Reserve) are typically in the 1- 4% range of COGS. The big savings of going direct is the Marketing, Sales and Distribution costs. Contract and liability requirements are much different in business to business verse retail transactions as well.
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    Help for prop replacement

    Your 32 kt. speed is excellent for a boat that size with only 250hp but something doesn’t sound right with your prop situation. How much does the boat weigh? What much horse power is the hull rated for?
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    Bearing SKF #

    Have not ordered a bearing or seal by a third party designation in over 40 years… Quite often you’ll find a better solution than OEM used in the assembly
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