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  1. dingbat

    New Fuel Line Size

    Guessing not everyone has acess to import /export data to verify such claims…..lol Lots of traffic from Taiwan and Miami ;) Not saying their assemblies are not good quality. Just pointing out you can import Merc tank fittings from Tiawan, assemble the parts in the US to met the “virtually all”...
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    Boat Tarp Material?

    You in or around trees? If so, porous material like Sunbrella become a mold breeding ground in short order. Dry rot isn't far behind. Switched over to a black/Silver, 1200 Denier, 14 x 14 weave poly trap. Going on year 5 with the current tarp
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    New Fuel Line Size

    My current primer setup is almost 10 years old. Still works as advertised. Stored out of the sun under the back hatch which surely helps with longivity Not a fan of prefabbed fuel line assemblies. They typically use inexpensive, unrated fuel hose. I make my own up using OEM (BRP) bulb and 8...
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    1996 Evinrude Vindicator 200hp--engine keeps quitting on start-up

    A primer bulb has 2 check valves in it. Nether will work without the primer bulb being held in the vertical upright position. That’s how they work. I’ll go back to what I said a while ago… these motors are sensitive to cranking rpm. They need to crank over 300 rpm to generate enough...
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    New Fuel Line Size

    I use nothing but OEM primer bulbs BRP preferred but Merc will do https://leadersrpmshop.com/johnson-evinrude-omc-new-oem-3-8-inside-diameter-hose-primer-bulb-kit-5008586/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8taE78u8hAMVQ1xHAR0y7Qd1EAQYASABEgK3I_D_BwE
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    Salvage auction boat - can this be repaired?

    Why not? Buddies boat took a lot worst hit beating up against a piling all night in a coastal storm. Local boat builder/repair shop returned it to like new condition. Had a couple of dings and scratches taken care of while. $6,200 insurance claim
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    Cleaning stained gelcoat

    It’s gelcoat… it’s porous. Could be tannin stains, could be a lot of things. For tannin I use Atwood biodegradable hull cleaner cut 75:1 water to cleaner in a garden sprayer. Don't get on aluminum. Stain will disappear in front of your eyes rinse with water
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    Cleaning stained gelcoat

    Cleaner depends on what caused the stain. Dirt on gelcoat is just soap and water. Mold and mildew depends on color and material. Spray nine and Clorox cleanup work well on vinyl.
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    EZ lube hubs and cold water

    The terminology is confusing..... The covers on the submersible (EZ lube) axles with the rubber inserts are called "grease caps" by the manufacturer. Dust caps are typically used on non-submersible applications, i.e horse trailers Lube Instructions...
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    Numbered wires go to?

    You need the schematic to go along with the wire numbers. Useless otherwise
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    What thinketh the membership here..... Useful or just hype

    Guessing they are not standard due to the extra cost, but “target bunks” and “goal post” make loading a bunk trailer a very simple process. The target bunks center and hold the bow in position while the “goal posts” centers and holds the rear of the boat over the trailer. From that point, I...
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    What thinketh the membership here..... Useful or just hype

    Bunk or roller trailer? If the bunks are setup right, and your backed into the proper depth, you should be able to "stick" the boat within a foot of so of the winch and get out via the bow.
  13. dingbat

    2001 Ficht 150 Evinrude

    Did you by chance have the lower unit off and knock the exhaust housing loose? Makes one heck of a mess
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    marketplace/Craigslist pet peeves.....

    Have never sold anything w/o personnel contact. Ads primary purpose is to generate interest and hopefully initate contact. Too much information negates the need for contact
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    EZ lube hubs and cold water

    You must rotate the wheel while pumping grease in the hub. Failure to do so will blow the seals out every time. Also check to make sure the right seal is installed. One size fits all isn’t the case here. Couples seals just 0.002” apart
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    Humminbird Helix 9 GPS

    Does not appear that gen 2 units support a remote antenna
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    Jabsco 37010 not pumping water in

    If it will not hold prime you have a leak somewhere in your intake line. How are you adding water to the seacock with the boat in the water? Do you have a strainer (screen) on your intake?
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    Humminbird Helix 9 GPS

    You have it backwards. Will your unit support the antenna? Communications and power are the issue. In my world (Garmin) pucks are NMEA 2000 compliant and would work with any NMEA 2000 compliant head units. Have both Garmin and Lowrance peripherals on my boat Not a humminbird guy. They games...
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    1996 Evinrude Vindicator 200hp--engine keeps quitting on start-up

    Had the exact same starting issue with my 96’ Ocean Pro 200 HP a couple years back. Would “catch”, run for a couple of seconds and shut down. Repeat at least 5-6 times before it would stay running. Once warm, started with the turn of the key. Problem solved with a new starter. Yesterday...
  20. dingbat

    Confused about tank fuel fitting diameter

    A 1/4” fuel line will provide enough fuel for 400+ hp. Look at the diameter of the metal fuel line in your vehicle. The reason for the larger hose sizes is pressure drop between the tank and the fuel pump. OMC says 5/16” fuel line up to 115 Hp Wouldn't worry if you talking about a couple...
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