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    Navionics Rebate Warning

    Please be aware that Navionics has a very strict interpretation for getting the $50 rebate on the Hotmaps 2009 chips. After a couple of emails with Navionics and providing a copy of my online receipt from Cabela's, they said it would not be honored. My receipt clearly showed the full MSRP...
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    HB adds Down-Imaging to SI Units

    See press release: http://www.humminbird.com/company/media/press_release.aspx?id=1278 Looks like a little competition is good thing for SI HB owners. I can look forward to a new S/W load in the spring. PS: Except the 797C2 SI, which aparently does not have enough memory for upgrade.
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    Thunderbolt V - No advance

    96 1/2 Mercuiser 5.7 Alpha Thunderbolt V without Knock module. Ignition is not advancing as rpms are increased. Get about 5 degrees of advance, and stops. The following was done/observed: - Set timing in base mode. - Observed timing during idle (not in base) and T5 appears to be working. -...
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    Graduation Day Present

    My son graduated from Utica College yesterday. Ceremonies at the Utica Aud, followed by a steak dinner with family. Got him home in time for a couple of hours fishing on a 5 acre flood control pond. Air was cold, and water stained from the downpour on Saturday. We caught about 10 dinks and...
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    First Blood 2009

    We had a great first day of fishing. http://joefish.homestead.com/FirstBlood2009.html
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    Humminbird 798ci 1st Impressions

    I just received a new HB 798ci, and like the improvements over the 797. - Wider, higher resolution screen - 2 SD slots, one for map, one for data recording. etc - SD latch takes 3/4 turn vs screw on 797 - Internal gps worked fine in living room, but plan on ext high-accuracy receiver for boat...
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    Anyone use Dri-Dek?

    http://www.dri-dek.com/index.html I have ordered a free sample but would like any user input. Does it hold up to UV? Does it compress much while walking on it? Seems rather heavy, 14oz per square. Hard to cut? Basicly, anything you can tell me.
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    HB Updates 2D S/W

    I was just checking to see if there were any S/W updates for my unit. Looks like they made some significant changes in the 2D sonar display. I will be upgrading mine over the weekend. Just thought some of you HB owners might want to know. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
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    MisterFish Troll of the Day?

    or at least you get the award for digging up the most old threads in a day!
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    Boyesen Reeds for Nissan 18E & 40C

    I picked up some Boyesen reeds for my '85 Nissan 40C and '97 18E. I see in the installation instructions about richening the idle to prevent backfire. Is it neccessary on these engines, and if so, what jet(s) are needed? Thx.
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    Eagle Electronics - are they being phased out?

    No product releases in 2008, and no s/w updates in 2008. Was there an official announcement that Eagle is being phased out by the parent company?
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    My Bunk Converted Trailer

    A few threads on the subject prompted me to take a few pics of mine. This trailer came this way with the boat. The original boat owner got tired of the single-axle trailer, and bought this older dual axle (EZ-Loader). He is the one that converted it. It is basicly four sets of two bunks. A...
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    40C Adjustment Questions

    While at camp last week, decided to do some tune-up work on our '85 Nissan 40C. I have the aftermarket manual, not the Nissan, so plese be polite ;) Pilot Screw: Manual mentions this, and for most motors indicates a specific turn adjustment, ie lightly seated and back out X turns. No...
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    Fuel Pressure Regulator require CG approval?

    The techs at Summit say that a fuel pressure regulator does not have to be Coast Guard approved because it has no electrical connections or weep hole. I would expect everything in the fuel path would need approval or specific rating. Does anyone know or have a link to docs that would help. Thx.
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    Q-jet to 1409, lost 200 rpms???

    I put on the new 1409 Sunday AM. It runs smoother than ailing Q-jet, but lost 200 rpms on wot. The secondaries are opening all the way, but have not found someone to watch the air door at 50mph. ;) While I haven't tried tuning yet, surprised by the loss. Given this is basicly a stock 350...
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    Q-jet surprise

    I purchased a reman Q-jet from a "well" known supplier. It ran fairly well last year, but have been dealing with some idle to mid rpm issues, this year. ie running rich and slight surging. Fuel bowl was leaking down, so decided to check well plugs, etc. The epoxy was deteriating (crumbling)...
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    Exhaust Tube Ventilation Question

    I am planning to change to the exhaust tube this weekend, but a question popped to mind. I travel about 2+ miles through a natural channel that has many rocks. I run at about 1100rpms with drive in the fully trimmed out position (not in the trailer range). Will I get a lot more ventilation...
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    Eagle 502 Power-off Issue

    I have an Eagle Intellimap 502C which is still under warrenty. I have this in as an outstanding tech support question (1 week+), but thought I'd try to get some additional info here. My 502C will power-off everytime I start the engine. It has done this since new, but early on assumed it was...
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    External Transducer on MotorGuide Wireless Trolling Motor

    I recently purchased a MotorGuide Wireless trolling motor. I want to use my Humminbird 400TX and WS trolling motor transducer on it. While MG does not recommend an external transducer, because of wire catching in mechanisms, etc, I think I have come up with a possible solution. Before I make...
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    How to ID a genuine merc gimbal bearing?

    Received a transom seal kit that is suppose to be all genuine merc parts. It was an assortment of bags, and loose parts. Some of the bags are clearly marked with merc part numbers. They sent the wrong u-joint belows which will have to be exchanged. The bearing came in a plain white box and...
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