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    Radio Antenna Question . . .

    I added an old style auto antenna, the type that raises up and down, metal that slides inside each section attached to my console. Normally it works well in the lowered position, but if reception gets bad, I just raise up the antenna.
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    Boating Trim - electrical problem

    Start checking electrical connections for corrosion. Doesn't take much corrosion to cause an issue.
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    Adding temperature sender to '97 Merc 40

    Why not just keep up with the impellor maintenence? Need replaced every three years with normal use, every year with extreme service. Not that hard to do.
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    1998 TRACKER PT175 "No compression"

    If the previous owner did not take care of his motor, what else did he not take care of ?? In my opinion the price is to high for the unkown issues. I would walk away. I bought my 1992 Sylvan side console with 40 hp Merc 40, all in mint garage kept condition for 4500, no way would I pay that...
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    2002 Mercury 150xl Saltwater Fuel consumption

    Why not start at the basics, do a compression check to make sure your engine is healthy. Then look for leaks, pump, hose, squeeze ball...have saw many develope small cracks that leak fuel, connections/ clamps, just found a small leak on my OB on the shake down cruise for the start of the...
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    Saltwater corrosion = can't remove part

    Also try alternating between heat and cold, the expansion then contraction often breaks them free.
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    Fiberglass Question

    If people are sitting on it, that would make me want it sturdy and replace the wood. As time goes on, that bad wood will not get stronger !!
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    Hoping someone here can help

    My condolences for your loss... Do you have a marine dealer in your area? Under the circumstances they might be able to give you a fair market value after looking at the outfit.
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    Ideas on getting lake water temp sensor w/o drilling into hull?

    What material was the cutting board and what kind of epoxy? Curious minds would like to know!!
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    If water comes out of propeller it means thermostat opened and water pump working?

    Nope..
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    Boat year and type

    So should the title...and or registration papers
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    How do you guys mix Gas

    When I used portable tanks it was never an issue, but built in tanks can be another issue, no way to shake them up !
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    Fiberglass Question

    Make sure you dont have rotten wood someplace else that could be more critical...
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    Nav light bulb replacement

    By any chance, can you reach from underneath, perhaps the socket comes out from the bottom...twist lock mabey ??
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    Lifting plastic trailer fenders?

    Have to agree here, no plastic fenders on my trailer, just an accident looking for a place to happen.
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    Lifting plastic trailer fenders?

    Lots of experiences will be different, in my years of vehicle owning, Good Years have been one of the worst. My most sucessfull tires have been Michelin, had issues with them on my motorhome, the Hankooks were much better, but, on my van the Michelins were far superior to the Good Years that...
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    How do you guys mix Gas

    I would not gamble that it mixed properly, but that is me...overly cautious, and try to be thorough with everything boat related....mabey that is why I have never been stranded or had to be towed in almost 60 years...just a guess here..
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    2000 Sylvan 1600 Expedition DC

    Or...attach a heavy string/ cord and pull the old cord out, while pulling the cord in and thru. The attach new cable to cord and pull thru. This might lessen any damage to the new cable if you find a tough spot. Otherwise....take more panels apart...
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    Ideas on getting lake water temp sensor w/o drilling into hull?

    Guess I am really old school here, I have always just stuck my arm in the water and if it feels good, I jump in, if to cold...I don't!
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    Trying to find Brochure or manufacturer info on my boat.

    Often boats made for ocean/ saltwater use are not known inland around freshwater areas. Many popular boats from inland areas have never been heard of along ocean coastal areas...I am wondering if your boat might be more popular along coastal areas....just a thought..
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