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  1. alldodge

    Can I cut into the boat to repair the bow eye?

    :welcome: to iboats If your talking about cutting a hole as indicated in the Pic below I don't see an issue IMO.
  2. alldodge

    1981 basstracker 3 ignition switch

    Here is a wiring diagram I found
  3. alldodge

    1981 basstracker 3 ignition switch

    :welcome: to iboats What type of ignition switch is broke? Here is the standard pinout and color
  4. alldodge

    old power trim questions

    One side of each relay goes to ground. The relays grounds appear to be on the top as indicated by the arrow. It ,ay also be ground at the bracket Don't know for sure which is which but my guess would be one large and one small for each side. Larger would be for going up You can until they...
  5. alldodge

    mercruiser 888 compatability

    Prop selection is a big subject,your best bet would to find a prop shop or dealer which will let you try some. I would guess you would be in the 15 degree pitch area. Now don't go out and buy one this is just a guess. Every boat and boater adds variables which can change the final outcome...
  6. alldodge

    Trim goes down but won't come up

    :welcome: to iboats Since the trailer or up button is working, my first thought is you have a blue/white wire with a bad connection or a bad relay. Note the connector in the below pic. There has been many occasions when the connector goes bad and it needs replaced. Here is a link to wiring...
  7. alldodge

    Newer Bravo III Corrosion issues?

    Corrosion in most cases start on the bearing carrier, and so long as your Mercathode is putting out the correct voltage (750 - 1180mV with special probe) and you have aluminum anodes you should be good. If you start to see any corrosion during annual checks (like I did), just clean the...
  8. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    Started doing some grinding today. Pulled the boat out and what a mess. Dust everywhere, good thing its outside. Using a full tyvek suit with hood and boots. Used talc on my arms and the sleeves kept coming up so skin was exposited. Was thinking of leaving some of the old ridge in the...
  9. alldodge

    windlass solenoid differences

    The lewmar 700 uses a 35amp breaker/fuse. This is the same one that tpenfield is installing. Need 4AWG wire or at least 6AWG wire. The distance is a factor to consider. Mine is the Maxwell 500 and uses a 50AMP breaker and the ford style starter solenoids. They can handle a lot more amps and...
  10. alldodge

    I need a below waterline sealant that is not 5200

    From what I have found is that 5200 is not for below the water line, 4000 is.
  11. alldodge

    Water Temperature Gauge Not working

    Check you have 12V (purple wire) with ignition ON. If you have 12V then ground the wire at the temp sender and see if the gauge pigs to hot. If it does not peg, try grounding the wire going to the sender (Tan color), if it pegs its the sender or wire. If it does not peg with either then its...
  12. alldodge

    gimble ring...replace or repair?

    Haven't delt with them but would say what they are doing is not complicated for a CNC machine. That said have you checked torque on the pin bolts and items 18, 19 and 20 in the pic below?
  13. alldodge

    battery isolator, good idea?

    I did what your discussing and has been on my Rinker since it has been a year old, have had no issues. I also installed a 2-bank battery charger Agree an ACR does not have the .7V voltage drop and can be connected as such and can be installed with or without a battery charger. An ACR also...
  14. alldodge

    Dual Battery

    To recharge both batteries from the engine alternator you will need an ACR, and Isolator or a battery switch that has a micro switch to disconnect the ALT when switching. If you leave the switch on "Both" while using your trolling motor your draining both batteries. If you put it on the second...
  15. alldodge

    New boat need help

    I think you have a 12/24 volt trolling setup, something like this
  16. alldodge

    Claw anchor for my 33 foot boat. . .

    I have a Maxwell 500 which appears to be 600 watts (did not find breaker size, I=P/E) comes out to 50amps. I have 2AWG for everything figuring its about 35 feet away.
  17. alldodge

    What is this pump mounted to transom? Possible cause of LEAK?

    My thought is the PO wanted to have a larger bilge pump on board for what ever reason. The larger pump would not fit under the pan on the engine so they mounted it to the transom. My reasoning for this is because of the hose used which is the typical inexpensive pump hose. Bilge pumps will...
  18. alldodge

    Claw anchor for my 33 foot boat. . .

    Looks like you have what many call a Bruce anchor (I think) It should hold and I think mine is a 20 or 22 (will go check if you like) and I'm 11K. My anchor hold very well in slate bottoms, rocks, tree stumps and such. Holds pretty well in mud and sand but if wind kicks up it can start...
  19. alldodge

    cavitation plate on bravo 3

    If 2 to 3 inches are missing here I would suggest getting it fixed. This keeps the prop from sucking air
  20. alldodge

    Rear Pin Part number

    Guess its back to interpretation as the pointy end or something like that. Your first post you said aft end of the cylinders, so this is how I understood it. Its all good glad you have the right part number
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