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  1. alldodge

    Time for a ‘new’ boat?

    Wow, 300 a year, what a ripoff
  2. alldodge

    Time for a ‘new’ boat?

    Looks like a savings of $800 a year now
  3. alldodge

    Mercathode transom mount 42600A18 on twin I/O systems

    Merc Tech support https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/contact/mercruiser-customer-assistance Phone 920 929-5040
  4. alldodge

    Mercathode transom mount 42600A18 on twin I/O systems

    Merc makes only one add-on cathode that I'm aware of and its the one you found. So far as if it will protect both determine IF the voltage output at each drive equals the range listed above. Merc makes 2 Mercathode models, Blue and Black. Blue is standard and Black produces more voltage...
  5. alldodge

    Fun with Scammers

    I like it. I hang up on warranty calls and the like, then go to FTC site and enter the call info. Since I started doing that I've hardly get them anymore FTC has put some large fines on them
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    Mercathode transom mount 42600A18 on twin I/O systems

    I installed one of them on my single engine cruiser years ago for the same problem. Its also one of the things that caused my transom to have an issue because I didn't seal the pucks the right way What you need is a digital voltmeter and a special probe 8M0135998. The probe has a wire which...
  7. alldodge

    Fun with Scammers

    Glitter booms are great I listen to Bob and Tom in the morning and they are great with them on the phone. They get them way off track and its just so funny. I'm not that good
  8. alldodge

    Windows 11 yes/no?

    So far Adobe 9 pro still works with 10
  9. alldodge

    car insurance

    All-State is the worst, (at fault driver) . They are going to total his car but is waiting to settle so he is without a car. He keeps calling, and told him that that is bad idea because they know he needs money. Yes he does, guess I could float him the money but have done it so many times with...
  10. alldodge

    Fun with Scammers

    Might be, but my thought was not to deposit the check, just get them to send it. Once received then start the other process to delay and cause them problems
  11. alldodge

    Fun with Scammers

    Hope to get discussions on how to have some fun with scammers, and if anything else take up their time so they have less for others. Put up a Craigslist (CL) add, and in less then 5 minutes I get a text which started with the title of add and price. First thing I thought of was scam because...
  12. alldodge

    Charging batteries in boat with ACR

    I leave mine in the boat every year and just disconnect the Bat switches. Do have a 3 bank charger with one ACR I remove the ground on the ACR to its disabled during storage. If you have a single bank charger and the ACR is where the other gets charged, then you could keep it connected...
  13. alldodge

    Windows 11 yes/no?

    I have 2 copies of Win 7 Pro and always loved them. Finding they won't load on the new computers, and don't have drivers. Also use firefox, and don't like IE or MS Edge. Oracle is looking better
  14. alldodge

    Crownline 180br 2010 wiring help

    The Tach comes from the - side of the coil to the Tach sense and is Gray The wires in the pic are not from the motor but part of the boat wiring. Most boats don't have diagrams that can be found. Need a voltmeter to see which have power, or if they get power when the key is turned ON. Then...
  15. alldodge

    why is this a GOOD idea to paint the hull where the flotation is

    No idea why that would have any benefit
  16. alldodge

    why is this a GOOD idea to paint the hull where the flotation is

    Ahh, what does the pic showing us?
  17. alldodge

    Purchasing 2nd Boat: Jet or Stern Drive?

    I know both the of the LCS class ships very well. Was the Logistics Manager for the 57MM on the bow for them
  18. alldodge

    Purchasing 2nd Boat: Jet or Stern Drive?

    Would sure like to see that report Not saying PB Mag would stretch the truth about anything, just saying :unsure:
  19. alldodge

    LED Bulb trips breaker

    That's my guy
  20. alldodge

    LED Bulb trips breaker

    No GFCI and its not the LED as I originally thought, just everything I was watching lead me in that direction. After total disconnect it still tripped later. Hope I don't have to just rip the basement ceiling out and run new wires
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