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    excessive corrosion?

    Magnesium erodes faster than aluminum, but that means it will protect better even though you will need to replace it more often. If you cant find an electrical issue, I would switch to magnesium electrodes to save the rest of your stuff from erosion....these anodes are much cheaper than...
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    how hard would it be to ?

    HARD !!!!
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    Trolling motor powered by DeWalt 20 volt battery is rs

    Not gonna go far!! Take some oars along or stay close to launch area !!
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    Slightly warm trailer hub

    Better to be safe than sorry or sitting on the side of the road with only one wheel!!
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    Can't get over 2k on water

    When you do a rebuild it needs to be done thoroughly, you cant cut corners like you did. Your compression numbers show you cut corners, time to come apart and do it right this time. Dont nean to offend you, we have all learned the hard way at one time or another
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    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    Been a boat owner for over 60 years, all but one have been aluminum. That one glass boat was a good boat but it taught me some lessons. Glass boats are heavy, they ride smoother but need more hp !! It takes a lot of work to keep a glass boat looking good after the first 5 years of owning it...
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    Deadman Switch?

    In the old days ( when I was a young lad) most outboards were the clamp on type. For various reasons these higher powered motors would become unclamped and fall in the drink....this is where safety chains became popular. As more OB motors became bolt onto the transom type mounts, safety chains...
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    Leaf springs replacement

    There is a company in Toledo Ohio called " Toledo Spring" that specializes in replacement springs. In past years I have taken pics and measurements and sent them to the company and they make up spring sets based on my dimensions and weight loads. You might look them up, have been great folks...
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    Battery discharge. ...normal?

    Some years back my company did work for a battery manufacturer, we were able to get some insite on 12 volt batteries. What I have been told by these battery folks is a typical starting battery should never drop below 12 volts or permanent damage ( not able to fully recover) will be done. Under...
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    Lower unit stripped drain plug

    Now that you mention this, I recall seeing something likevthat some years back !! No idea if they are still around, but well worth looking into......
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    Lower unit stripped drain plug

    Have this a few times....get a shoulder head bolt with a bigger thread, then turn/ grind the head dia to match the existing head dia. Retap the thread to the new size, make a new gasket or find a fiber washer, flush chips from the retap in lower unit. Screw in your new plug.. being a toolmaker...
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    Dual Battery ... Wiring fail or I just don't understand?

    Any chance of using solar chargers on your boat in storage to make charging less hassle ?
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    Whats your system for dockside mooring covers

    Your only real secure/ water proof cover is to get one custom made. Have the maker understand how your boat is moored and what kind of acess you will have while it is moored!! No way an over the counter cover will be waterproof and have an easy way to put it on, unless you buy a cover and...
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    Stern light

    Very similiar and might appear to be the same, but each mfgr has their own design.
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    Yep, another prop question!

    Yep it will push your boat quite well thru the water, without much more info it is only a guess
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    1964 Twin Outboard Starcraft Holiday 18'

    Cool looking boat, great candidate for a full restore !!
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    How do these spark plugs look to you?

    Plugs are cheaper than motors so even if they look good, it is only a few bucks to replace them..
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    Johnson 9R-73B fuel leak

    Top pin in pic is the latch pin to hold in place, bottom is fuel inlet, something in your pic doesnt look right.....Your fuel line plug is a cheapie, sorry but that is what many fuel lines come with nowadays. I always prefered the older cast metal ones which were rebuildable.
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    Is this dealer legit??

    Do all the looking and shopping you want, just dont send a dime to anyone!!!
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    Thoughts on Sierra carb rebuild kits

    There are many things I woukd stay with OEM if possible, but a carb kit should not be an issue, however for 6$, for those couple bucks...I would go oem.
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