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  1. dingbat

    Chartplotter/FF Wire size

    Both plotter and sounder wired direct to different batteries. The 4208 is fused at 7.5A EchoMap CHIRP 9SV is fused at 5A Both runs are 14 awg duplex per Blue Seas wire sizing program. 7.5 amp x 14’ x 3% VD
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    2004 F115 Regulator Rectifier Blows Every 12 Hours

    Unless Garmin changed the design, that may not a valid reading. Had an issue a while back when my Garmin was reading 1 volt lower than my voltmeter. Turned out the unit was reading system (internal) voltage, not actual battery voltage. Confirmed with Garmin tech support. Suggest you check the...
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    Venice, Italy do I need a License to operate my boat ?

    They recognize your license but the boat must be registered in Italy. https://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/en/Pages/navigation-with-foreign-boating-licence.aspx
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    surging issue

    I would put a timing light or spark tester on each cylinder at rpm to confirm you’re not dropping a cylinder. Drops have a very distinct sound, that I’m not hearing, but it would rule out electronics as a cause. Being repeatable, cyclic in nature, and tied to a specific time and rpm, the...
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    Orkney boats

    The additional HP is a waste of money from a performance perspective. The hull was designed for the short, tight chop found in the Chesapeake Bay. Most days can’t get past 1/2 throttle w/o a chiropractor appointment afterwards. If your a “blinger” you could always hang a third ;)
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    Water not coming from pee tube.

    What kind of problems? What OS and browser are you running? All Windows updates been installed? Lots of info on Chrome removing pictures for security reasons https://www.online-tech-tips.com/google-softwaretips/how-to-fix-images-not-loading-in-chrome/amp/
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    2004 F115 Regulator Rectifier Blows Every 12 Hours

    What "voltage indicator"? Are you reading these voltages with a "gauge" or voltmeter? Where are you taking these readings at? Not sure how you get a reading lower than battery voltage with the battery connected?
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    Water not coming from pee tube.

    Interesting… pictures show up using FireFox as browser
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    surging issue

    Surging isn’t electronic. Anytime a motor is surging you have to be looking for air or vacuum leaks. Still running OE fuel pump? Run a fuel line off fuel pump intake. Drop other end in a can of fuel to see if it stops.
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    Orkney boats

    A local builder, Judge Yachts, makes basic boats that you can customize as you wish. A lot bigger at 24', but same basic idea http://www.judgeyachts.com/chesapeake-24.html
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    Water not coming from pee tube.

    http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/296515-f225-teardown-exhaust-corrosion-repair.html
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    Water not coming from pee tube.

    That motor is front and center in the era of dry exhaust corrosion. Have you had the mid-section off to inspect?
  13. dingbat

    What would happen if an engine died on plane?

    The same thing that happens when you run out of gas in a car…nothing Why do you trim down?
  14. dingbat

    Fresh water system Winterization....anyone drain system for winter storage?

    No need for a corrosion inhibitor in plastic lines. Just drain and forget it.
  15. dingbat

    Trailer surge brakes

    My last trailer had an Attwood when I bought it. I absolutely hated the thing...........you can't "lockout" under load. Almost stranded me at 1 am in the middle of nowhere. After that episode I prefer not to deal with any sort of mechanical lockout and just put the truck in reverse.
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    Computer Illiterate?

    In the day of 64 bit OS, multi-core processors and terabyte drives, file fragmentation is a non-issue for the home computer. Can't imagine why you would want to. Very slow and inefficient. Much quicker to copy files from one computor to the next over a network. If worse comes to worst, a CF...
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    42 amp alt ford 302 engine

    Agree…if the battery isn’t connected it could be the regulator bouncing around trying to regulate w/o a load. Couple of points about the meter: 2.5 second update rate No auto ranging - manually select DC or AC HV - high voltage or DC - not shown on display in picture Would like to see same...
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    Computer Illiterate?

    All you need to do is copy the “my documents” directory to the new computer and your done. Not a fan of Google or Microsoft because of their intrusive behavior and data collection policies. Switched to Firefox several years ago and never looked back
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    cheapest Lorance that has side scan and FMT compatible?

    What are you’re requirements? What are your expectations? Sonar novice or experienced user? What is your budget?
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    cheapest Lorance that has side scan and FMT compatible?

    First question…what is FMT? A Google search turned up…Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Don’t want to go cheap with side scan. Screen size, detection algorithms and transducer quality all play a role in performance. .
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