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  1. Boss Hawg

    Voltage Worries

    OK, I've run my boat all summer & still going strong :) Problem is i just installed a Lowrance unit that reads voltage - Today is the first time i had it on the water using the Lowrance, all day it only read 12.4 - 12.5 volts :( I have it running through the fuse panel & not directly to the...
  2. Boss Hawg

    Transducer Cable Cut---

    Will it work if spliced back together :confused:
  3. Boss Hawg

    Fish Finder Related Questions

    First will two transponders mounted a couple inches apart interfear with each other? Second will a speed (paddlewheel) sensor interfear with a transducer mounted within a couple inches of it? Thanks for help BEFORE i mount my new stuff :)
  4. Boss Hawg

    Most Likely A Stoopid ?

    Just bought a Lowrance X87 off Ebay- I miss my X75 which i loved :( Did'nt feel right pulling all of it off the boat i sold) This is a step UP----Right? :confused:
  5. Boss Hawg

    Garmin 172 GPS/Sonar Question

    OK, first i admit i'm stoopid on Marine GPS's :redface: Now that thats out the way the question is--- I have a Garmin 172 GPS on my boat, all i use it for now is too read speed-- I know it has a sonar in there but i have no idea what to get to hook it up to use it??? Theres about 8 - 10 wires...
  6. Boss Hawg

    Yet Anouther Tach Question

    My tach works great for the first 30 seconds or so after I start it - After that it's just hit & miss :confused: Goes to zero then maybe pegs out to 6000 when i know its at maybe 3000:eek: Just a bad tach maybe :( Its on a 1987 110 Johnson--
  7. Boss Hawg

    Constant Power To Volt Meter?

    I have a situation where i'd like to install a volt meter & wire straight to battery- Would there be any drain on battery (no light) or any harm to meter?
  8. Boss Hawg

    ? on Installing On Board Charger

    I'd do a search but don't know the terms :confused: Anyway i have my on board charger & want to install a recessed plug ( with the male plug so i can just plug a regualar extention cord end into it) - Where to look for the parts (want it to have a cover) ? I think inlet is the word i'm looking...
  9. Boss Hawg

    Simple Volt Meter Install?

    Don't have a volt meter on my 1987 110hp Johnson & would like to have one to keep a eye on battery condition - Suggestion on a simple one & installation tips? Boat is a 16' CC Deck boat :cool: Thanks
  10. Boss Hawg

    General Mercury Question/Opinion

    I am thinking of a boat trade which includes a 1988 (I think) 115hp Mercury which i think is refered to a "Tall Tower" model or something :confused: Anyway just thought i might get some opinions on this model in general as it will be my first trip away from "JohnnyRudes" in quite some time...
  11. Boss Hawg

    Garmin 240 Transducer Wiring/Plug Question

    OK- I have a Garmin 240 fishfinder with 13 plugin points on it- It is attached to the transducer + a speed paddle wheel (seperate mounts) I want to use it in anouther boat but only want the transducer (don't care about the speed option)- So can i just install a transducer with a 6-7 pin hookup...
  12. Boss Hawg

    Do We Have A Club Called---

    FORGOT TO OPEN THE STUPID VENT Club :confused: Was trying out our new to us deck boat which has 2 6 gal plastic gas tanks- Good so far, but ran low on gas on the first so switched to second - no problem (ya'll know where this is going- right):rolleyes: Was having WOT problems but still running...
  13. Boss Hawg

    Water In Lower End?

    How could water get in my lower end & what damage will or could it have already caused :confused: 1977 175 HP Johnson
  14. Boss Hawg

    After The Shaft??

    May be just a rant but what recourse (if any) does a trusting dummy have on a *****hole who sold you a boat & lied his ***** off about said boat & (mostly) motor condition :confused: Particualars are mostly lied about new water pump installed- Motor has a REAL problem with reverse- I'm finding...
  15. Boss Hawg

    Covering Deck Boat Seats

    Best place to buy fabric to re-cover my seats on my deckboat project :confused: Used to be a place here local but they shut down :( Checked Wallyword- K-Mart - Hobby Lobby & such
  16. Boss Hawg

    Reverse Not Great On My Motor-Still Need Help

    1977 Johnson 175- Seems to slip in reverse- No backward motion in idle & i have to "gun" it to make it "catch" & back up :confused: In forward its fine- Any ideas? Kind of up date- Put it in barrel & put in reverse - hear a "not" clanking noise but defently like something loose noise- noway...
  17. Boss Hawg

    3 Bank OnBoard Charger Question

    I just bought a bassbost with the above & was wondering how long it should take to turn all 3 lights to green with knowing all 3 batteries are at least 75% charged :confused: Reason i ask is i had it pluged in for at least 12hrs & all i got was 2 green lights :(
  18. Boss Hawg

    Excessive Smoke

    What would cause what most of us would call Excessive Smoke come out of any 2 stroke OB besides too much oil in the gas :confused:
  19. Boss Hawg

    Trim Tab Question

    Anyone know about what different models use the same trim tab (under the cavitation plate) as a 1977 Johnson 175HP if any?
  20. Boss Hawg

    HP/Boat Size Question

    It appears (sadly) I bought a 1983 20' Ranger BassBoat with a 1977 175HP Johnson engine that is crap :mad: I have a good (I hope) 1986 110HP Johnson - My question is is the 110 enough motor for this big a boat if i end up havig to use it :confused: Don't care if it goes 60MPH, just want enough...
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