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  1. Bustedknuckle84

    Water Separator still needed if the motor comes with fuel/water separators?

    I bought a used boat with a 2003 200HP Honda 4 stroke outboard. A couple days ago and i have been reading the honda manuals for this motor off the honda website.It appears the motor comes with 2 fuel filters inside the engine crowl. On the fuel filter are water separators as well?? Foudn that...
  2. Bustedknuckle84

    Question on my 2003 200hp honda outboard

    I bought a used boat acouple days ago and i have been reading the honda manuals for this motor off the honda website. It appears the motor comes with 2 fuel filters inside the engine crowl. On the fuel filter are water separators as well?? Foudn that interesting. Question is the boat came with...
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    Just bought a boat, but scared about something I found

    I bought a 2003 Cape Craft 22cc its a center console but has a walkin cabin. When I was checking it out again I found something weird. Under the driver and passenger bench theres a hole with a lid on it. I pull the lid up to find this. Looks like the fiberglass rotted away and now theres a...
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    Hull damage from trailer help

    I didnt notice till i looked under that the front roller fromt he trailer is missing. And this is what happened to the hull :facepalm: the rubber marks is from the roller before it split apart. I can clean that up if needed to get better pics here. However how do i repair the damage? doesnt...
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    Gas gauge readings inaccurate

    I had to get towed in because i ran out of gas. :facepalm: The weird thing is the gas gauge was reading about a 1/8 of fuel remaining or tad bit less but still said i had gas left. Is the general rule not to run below 1/8" tank of gas. Or what is the best way to check your gas level?
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    West Marine Cabin Heater recommended inverter

    Here are the specs of the cabin heater: Heat Source: AC Electric Draw: 5A?13A Btu: 5200Btu @ 1500W, 3120Btu @ 900W, 2080Btu @ 600W Im trying to research what watt "size" inverter i need. The inverters have a continous and a peak wattage. I am trying to avoid upgrading my electrical...
  7. Bustedknuckle84

    Gas leaking problem need some identifying help

    I have included a picture of the problem i have. When i squeeze the bulb to prime the gas and start the motor i noticed after taking the motor cover off that gas wwas leaking slowly from the seam in the picture below. The bulb does get hard and i kept squeezing but correct me if im wrong there...
  8. Bustedknuckle84

    Cold starting problems on 98 force 120 hp

    When the boat off the water on muffs i can get the motor to start cold pretty easy. Seems like when the motor is on the water on a cold start after priming it will fire up and and rpms rev up then rpms will fall and die. withing 30 seconds. :facepalm: when i have a hard time trying to get it to...
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    RPM Gauge issues or normal?

    is the rpm suppose to be steady(constant rpm) like a car? the rpms flucuate just a tad prolly within 200 rpms @ idle. but i do know the tach has been acting up recently(it will peg out until i hit it it goes back down)
  10. Bustedknuckle84

    Fishing line brand recommendation

    I mainly go structure fishing up to 100ft deep. I have a Penn9500ss i want to spool up. looking for snapper fishing mainly, what are some good brands of line?
  11. Bustedknuckle84

    98 Force Motor Stalls in gear need help diagnosing

    My idle rpms out of water are around 1000-1100 rpm. In water is around 900, in gear around 800. motor sometimes stalls when going in reverse. I have to move the shifter quick with extra gas to keep it alive. cranks right back up fine. fuel filter just been changed fuel pump changed a few months...
  12. Bustedknuckle84

    Bayliner Trophy Cuddy Cabin Storage Compartments drain question.

    there are 2 long boxes in my cabin that has a long lid to them as well.(I store my Lifevests there) There is 1 drain hole on each box. My question is from the factory where are they suppose to drain to? i think someone before me tried to put a crappy plug in there that ends up leaking onto my...
  13. Bustedknuckle84

    Rain water getting into hull normal?

    My boat is parked on land on a slope, i didnt get a chance lift the bow higher then i needed to. It rain alot and the rain wasnt draining out the back of coarse, my cuddy cabin floor was wet on the floor. Is it normal for the boat to have so much rain in the hull if its not properly bow is not...
  14. Bustedknuckle84

    Cuddy cabin flooring issue

    What is the flooring made of in the cuddy cabin of my 98 20ft bayliner trophy ?Flooring looks like wood to me. Reason for asking is there are some soft spots that feel like there rotten wood there or something. What are some ways for a reliable repair?
  15. Bustedknuckle84

    3M 5200 curing time how long to wait

    I used the 3M 5200 to fill some holes in on the transom on tuesday this week. Want to take the boat out this sunday. Package states 7 day full cure time. Will i be ok to take boat out?
  16. Bustedknuckle84

    Just received a Michigan Wheel Apollo Prop notch or dent?

    To the left of the end of the prop (pic below) is this a normal notch or dent? I bought this off ebay just wondering if its normal. Suppose to only be used once, but looks brand new. If not normal will it throw balance off or need to go to prop shop?
  17. Bustedknuckle84

    Michigan Wheel Apollo Prop on a 98 120HP Force Motor

    When i pull up my motor i dont see this prop listed. But look like with the 102 hub kit this prop would fit is that true? Heres a link: http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/Michigan_Wheel-Apollo_XHS-Propellers/993144/
  18. Bustedknuckle84

    Bilge Area Ground wires??? Need help.

    Can these wires be rerouted to another ground? Trying to diagnosis engine noise and these grounds are corroded bad, looks like they route up to my -battery terminal.
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    Help identifying, came with boat, hoping its a marker.

    Is this a marker or can be used as one? If so how do you use it to mark a structure?
  20. Bustedknuckle84

    Portable air conditioner for cabin?

    When i google it i keep coming up with a cooling system that goes on top of your cooler??? http://www.kooleraireac.com/ whats a good solution for keeping the cabin cool while out in 90+ degree weather? I have a 2 battey setup with jump box. dont wanna kill the batteries but also want...
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