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    Navionics HotMaps Premium '07 ???

    I am looking at buying the Eastern addition of this chip for my recently acquired Eagle gps. It is listed on Navionic's website as being compatable. From reading the description, the lake detail appears to be in 4 levels: - High Definition Surveys - Fishing Hot Spots - Lake Master Pro - And...
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    Lowrance/Eagle 2G SD card recommendations

    I picked up an Eagle IntelliMap 502c GPS for an exceptional price, along with Mapcreate 6.3. I want to put as much info as I can on a SD card, and the 2Gig pricing looks favorable. Eagle/Lowrance will not provide any brand/type recommendations. Has anyone used large SD cards in Lowrance or...
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    Overvoltage Warning - Nissan 40C

    Nissan M40C - 1985 - 2cyl 2 stroke While running slightly under wot, for about a mile, I had "overvoltage" warnings pop-up on my sonar unit. They pop-up and quickly go away. This is the first time I have noticed that. Unfortunatly, I did not switch the depthfinder into dianostics, which...
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    Who says bass don't grow up north?

    Here is one my son got on Sunday, in the Adirondaks. Released so it can grow-up ;)
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    Exhaust Tube Noise

    I'd like to go to the exhaust tube just for the ease of intallation. My understanding is it will have a slight increase of noise when on plane and trimed out. I am OK with that. I have a channel to go through that requires the drive to be fully trimmed out to clear rocks, logs, etc. RPMs are...
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    Compression Readings

    Before winterizing, I decided to check compression, just in case there was a problem would work on it over the winter. The readings seem a little high (compared to expected 150-160) but close to calculated (172-see below), but fairly certain there isn't a large carbon build-up. The vortec...
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    Motor drive Trolling Motors Info Needed

    I have started the quest to research trolling motors. I will be buying new in the 1stQ of 2008. Yep, lots of time! ;) My experience to date, has been low-end transom mounts. I am tired of dealing with the bent shaft on the one I have, and have pinched my fingers deploying/retrieving it...
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    Volva Penta 5.7L Vortec Timing Curve Wanted

    I picked up the following from a Volvo Penta owner's post, but would like to see the complete curve, if someone could post it. I am not looking for a specific model/year just any factory 350 vortec to compare to the Merc timing curve I am using. Thanks. RPM Advance 600 3 2200...
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    Triple Digit Discussion

    Well, a few people seemed a bit displeased by a long winded discussion coming to an end. Be careful of what you ask for! ;) The following article has been posted on the web, and linked to by a few members. " http://www.rlcpe.com/images/projects/tripple_digits/project_trippledigits.html"...
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    Marine SBC Windage Tray

    This is for MikDe: Are you talking about an extra baffle in the oil pan? or a regular windage tray attached with extended studs off the main bearing caps? See pics attached. Yes, a windage tray that is bolted. Sorry, the info is from a book.
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    1/4 vs 1 turn on hyd valve adj = performance?

    This is continuation of a long discussion in this thread: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=219523 Quote: Originally Posted by imported_John_S "Now, unless you've done hands on lifter adjustments on many Chevy small blocks, you don't know the advantage of more power (or torque), and...
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    Smart Tabs Cyl Sticking?

    Out last weekend, and on a number of accelerations the boat leaned to starboard. It seems like the port smart tab is sticking. I have had that happen on both of my boats with smart tabs, on the first acceleration after the boat had been sitting. This is the first time it continued to happen...
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    1963 10HP Sportwin - water in lower unit oil

    My son and friend picked-up an aluminum 14' for a very good deal. I'd thought I'd give them my old Sportwin that was moth-balled about 6 years ago. Engine popped on 2nd pull, and was running by 10th pull. Ran very well, and did a decarb on it. Seems to idle down fine in the tank. I went to...
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    Lost link to prop vent how-to

    I want to try venting my outboard prop, but lost my link to a how-to, which included precise location, and hole size starting points. Also, was unable to find via a number of google searches. I'd appreciate if someone could repost. Thanks. PS: I received my Hustler prop fo my I/O, and was...
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    Alpha 1 Alum Prop Hubs with 280-300hp

    I am looking for opinions on the common aluminum prop hub systems. Mercs Flow Torque, Mich Wheel XHS, and Hustlers current version. Am I missing any others? I am looking for a hub to withstand heavy acceleration of my 350, and be somewhat soft on the dog clutch drive. Rubber hubed props on...
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    Low vacuum reading

    You will find some background info here: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=201288 After attaching fittings to the intake manifold, I was able to get the vacuum readings. After engine is warmed up, I am getting 14"HG at 600rpm. While some references indicate, that this is the very...
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    Vortec Lives!! - Qjet questions

    After some delay, finally fired the engine up this weekend. For those that might have missed my prior posts, I am upgrading my '97 Mercruiser 5.7L with vortec heads, performer intake, Qjet, and marine roller cam. The two lessons learned, so far are: - Exhaust elbows are not identicle, I...
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    Don, Do I need to exchange exhaust gaskets?

    Don, I just read your reply and link to http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Bullet/99/99_10.pdf After reading, I think I have to exchange two gaskets. Please confirm. I have a '97 Merc 5.7L with raw water cooling, and the 4 hose thermostat housing. Two of the four hoses enter the bottom of each...
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    1967 14' Starcraft Phase II

    Phase I: http://www.canadalake.org/Starcraft67.html Phase II: http://www.canadalake.org/StarcraftII.html
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    14' Starcaft Phase II - getting closer

    Boy, I hate waiting for paint to dry. Did what I could without climbing in boat. Completed: - Casting Deck - Front and Rear Ped Seats - Mounted two cup/utility Holders - Three new rod Mounts - Two LED utility Lights - Fire Extingisher - Extended Fuel Hose - Engine Cowling Sound Insulation...
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