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  1. dingbat

    Fishing boat with cabin.

    Then add air conditioning to your list....lol and a queen size bed and an extra #1,000 of weight capacity In reality, sleeping in the cabin of a "small" boat suxs. Hot, damp and cramped after a long day of fishing isn't my idea of comfortable. Mrs. Dingbat has an even lower opinion...lol...
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    Boat leaning

    Having never run your boat, I’m guessing the hull is the largest contributor to your problem. Deep V are notorious for bad sea keeping. In effect they teeter port to starboard on the keel. Problems with weight distribution only amplify the problem. Having said that.....every hull...
  3. dingbat

    Thru Hull valve repair or replace

    You have nothing to loose by tearing it apart to see why it’s not working. Could be a simple fix. Having said that..I’d change it out for an updated valve if it isn’t a pain to do. Mine would be a royal pain. The strainer is screwed into the bottom port then the seacock thru-bolted to the...
  4. dingbat

    Fishing boat with cabin.

    What do you consider offshore? - Hull design and fuel capacity What kind of fishing? - Hull design and Floor space Where is futher South? - Some pretty tough inlets between Rehoboth, DE and Morehead City, NC Generally speaking......"small boat" cabins and offshore fishing are not all that...
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    Has anyone ever added EVC to a non-EVC motor?

    As I suspected, it's multiple computers networked to a common ECU Description starts on page 10 https://manualzz.com/doc/57111224/volvo-penta-evc-ec--c-installation-manual
  6. dingbat

    Fuel problem

    This type of behavior is typically compression and or exhaust issues. What are your compression numbers? Checked your floats and needle valves for proper adjustment and operation? A hung float or crud stuck in your float valve will return similar results
  7. dingbat

    3500# axle cap and water incursion

    I have used the rubber plugs for year w/o any problems other than UV dry rotting them after 2-3 years of use. I buy local and brand name (Dexter)to make sure I'm not getting a Amazon knock-offs
  8. dingbat

    Automotive Ground Straps

    The flat copper cables have a very large cross section with very fine wires to keep resistance to a minimum. Will need a 2-4 ga copper wire to be comparable
  9. dingbat

    Replacement Gas Cap - help needed

    Measure the root diameter (bottom of threads) to determine "size" 1.5" and 2" are standard https://www.perko.com/catalog/spare_parts/fuel_system_components/
  10. dingbat

    Hole shot, or up easy?

    My hull design is such that between 4 kts and 20 kts. it's pushing a huge wake, burning a ton of fuel in the process. Much easier on both motor and fuel to drop the tabs and firewall the throttle to get the boat up on plane in the least amount of time. Doesn't take but a couple of seconds to...
  11. dingbat

    Pressfit Trailer Lights are Stupid!

    Our horse trailer uses grommet mounts. Does he replace grommet and all or just the light? Had some similar issues until I started replacing both the grommets and lamps. Never had a problem since.
  12. dingbat

    WOT Issue (Maybe?)

    If you're trying to "clean out" the fuel system, E10 would have been a better choice.
  13. dingbat

    Boat leaning

    Guessing it’s a combination of hull design (old school deep V) and the duoprop since your leaning left. Normal props tend to push you starboard. I’m running a 22’ W/A with an outboard, hardtop and 12x12 tabs with a continuous variable deadrise hull design. Very stable Cruise at 27 kts. Keep...
  14. dingbat

    At Wit's End--Yamaha F225 stalling out

    Throwing any codes?
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    Electrical question

    What connections? Obviously the problem is in the “connections” You realize that voltage is only half the equation…you need current as well. Guessing you have a bad or corroded connector
  16. dingbat

    Slow mode vro

    The alarm is a simple open /close circuit. Power (12v) is applied (constant) to the horn. The offending sensor simply provides the ground path. As such, any shorts to ground in the circuit will set off the alarm
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    Volvo 5.0 OSI-GF Fuel Flow Indication

    The constant speeds pumps I’m familiar with (industrial automation) all vent back into the pump circuit. If that is the case, the usual in-line rotary vane sensor will work. If you have a dedicated return line as with a diesel, a number of manufacturer make NMEA 2000 totalizers. One sensor in...
  18. dingbat

    Has anyone used a automatic charging relay?

    What are your trying to do? A battery switch and an ACR have to completely different functionalities The battery switch is used to disconnect the battery to prevent discharge and to select which battery to use when running dual battery setups The ACR connects between two batteries to allow a...
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    Volvo 5.0 OSI-GF Fuel Flow Indication

    Constant vent regulation? Over pressure relief? How does “vented” fuel get back to the gas tank?
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    Let’s not forget the cost of 2 stroke oil. Even at case prices I’m burning in excess of $60 a day in oil
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