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    Tahoe Q5i VHF radio

    How far away would you need to transmit to reach someone for help? Are you on a small lake or in the ocean 25 miles offshore? If you're on a small lake a handheld would most likely work but 25 miles offshore you'd need a 25w fixed mount radio with a 6db gain 8' antenna mounter as high as...
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    2000 200hp saltwater series lost fuel prime

    Is the tank vent clear? Make sure all hose clamps are tight and secured. I had the same problem once and found a loose hose clamp.
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    Humminbird helix 5 not reading over 15mph

    spin it with the garden hose and see what happens.
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    Old gas

    Approx. how many gallons? If not too much you can fill the tank with new gas and try it.
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    Looks like a ground wire.

    Are you able to trace it out to see where the other end is?
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    Fixer Upper

    Apple Valley is in the Mojave Desert. If that boat has been siting as in the picture in Apple Valley it has got to be fried. Without seeing it it's a guess what condition it's in but I'd guess it's bad. Unless you want to restore the boat for sentimental reasons think twice before spending...
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    handheld vs fixed mount VHF

    What's the maximum distance you would need to communicate to someone to call for help?
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    Need guidance on 30 Year old Fuel Tank

    I would say your tank is fine. As long as you don't see corrosion or smell gas you're fine. I would get rid of any foam that is in contact with the tank so it has good airflow around it. It wouldn't hurt to do a compression test if it would make you feel better. I assume the crap in the tank is...
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    Why do deep cycle batteries seem to lose charge so quick?

    I don't see a problem. Dingbat is right on regarding surface charge. I'd use a voltmeter to read voltage and not rely on the charger's voltmeter.
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    Fixer Upper

    where in so cal is the boat? Are you needing a local trailer shop to go to?
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    out drive gear lube

    I'm an outboard guy so I'm not sure if changing the oil in an outdrive is the same as an outboard. When you say you pumped the oil until it came out of the vent hole are you referring to the top hole? Did you install the top screw first then the bottom screw so minimal oil will drain out after...
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    New bearings: too much movement on spindle

    What's the condition of your brake lines? At the bottom of the last picture you posted it looks like the brake line is frayed.
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    Gas seeping from fill cap

    I've had that happen many times when the weather got hot. Gas would come from the vent which is a couple of inches above the gas cap. As others have said don't top the tank off. Does the tank vent thru the gas cap or is there a seperate vent?
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    Old Coast Guard Horn

    can you post several clear pictures of where the wires go to and of the relay.
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    Fuel Tank Cleaning

    I agree with the other guys, i'd get it pressure tested before doing anything. If you need to replace it I would'nt worry about the new tank corroding, most likely you'll be long gone before that happens beside you can also get a custom made plastic tank. Was the tank foamed in?
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    Old Coast Guard Horn

    It is absolutely positively a resistor. It's most likely good, the only way to properly test it is with one lead disconnected from the circuit. I wouldn't mess with the resistor it's more important to determine what voltage the horn operates on.
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    Mako 28.4 fuel tank

    Is there a tank builder in your area that can pressure test your tank?
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    Old Coast Guard Horn

    Good question. How big is the horn, can you tell if it was mounted on a building or a boat? I was assuming it was mounted on a boat therefore it was a 12v system.
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    Old Coast Guard Horn

    did you see the relay engage?
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    Old Coast Guard Horn

    That's a 50 ohm 25watt resistor gm280 is referring to. Looks like there's just the resistor and a relay. Did you connect it to 12v to see what happens? If you do just tap the wires to the power source real fast just in case it's reversed polarized. If it doesn't work reverse the wires and try again.
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