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  1. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Trophy, Adding 2nd Battery

    It ended up working out fine. I set it up similar to my campervan setup (separating engine and rear batteries) by utilizing a Victron smart battery combiner like this one. This connects the battery when one is in a state of charge (alternator or shore battery charger) and disconnects them when...
  2. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy Fresh Water Tank Questions

    I did load it up with a ton of pink antifreeze. I am thinking of installing a 12v pump like this in the spring, just to make it a more usable sink and be able to drain it down easier in the winter.
  3. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Ok, I think I will take that out also. I would like to pump out all the gas and take a look in the tank too, especially if the strainer is clogged. I was debating the best way to drain the gas tank, as it may have 20-40 gallons in it still with stabilizer. My thoughts was a 12v inline fuel...
  4. LakeMichiganBoater

    Help. Can’t find this neutral throttle button

    Do you have any pictures of how you did this?
  5. LakeMichiganBoater

    Throttle Control Button, need a replacement

    Thank you! #11 looks like the part I am looking for. I am going to read through that post and see if that will work for me. It does look the same though.
  6. LakeMichiganBoater

    Throttle Control Button, need a replacement

    It is a button, for neutral, I press in the plastic tab in the middle right now to get it working. Not a big deal, but it also holds the shift lever from sliding off so I have to hold it with two hands right now. Ill try and get a better picture next time I am out by the boat.
  7. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    How hard is this to get at? If there is a chance its an issue I want to check it out anyways. I plan to get a dwell meter and timing light to set everything. Coil is cheap, so are plug wires, so I will replace them also.
  8. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Ok, Good to know. Think I used a feeler gauge to set it the first time. The coil does look old, I will replace it for sure. Are they hard to come by? Aftermarket ok? Mostly preventative. I got the boat really cheap in non-running condition (seized from sitting) and I just did all the likely...
  9. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Sorry I forgot, when I replaced the points I replaced the condenser as well. The coil may be my suspect... Would that cause the intermittent, yet consistent issues I am seeing?
  10. LakeMichiganBoater

    Throttle Control Button, need a replacement

    Thanks, I have been looking, assuming I would have to buy the whole thing, but no luck.
  11. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Been working on my 1989 Bayliner Trophy 24' and it ran great... for the most part... last season, but I need help figuring out an issue. It starts fine, runs fine, but after about 5 minutes at cruising speed (1/2 to 3/4 throttle) it starts stumbling. If I throttle down and then bring it back...
  12. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy Fresh Water Tank Questions

    It is a hand pump located on the sink right now. Would like to change it to an electric pump in the future to help drain it out in winter. Not sure I can get to the drain plug in the tank and the hand pump would take a really long time to drain it down.
  13. LakeMichiganBoater

    Throttle Control Button, need a replacement

    That's a bummer.... Your saying I need to replace the entire control? Not sure I want to do that. It still works as is. Maybe I can fabricate something.
  14. LakeMichiganBoater

    Throttle Control Button, need a replacement

    I have a 1989 Bayliner Trophy and the center neutral button on the Throttle control is missing (was missing when I got it). Any idea where I could get a replacement? Can't find one online anywhere. Engine is 5.8L Omc Here is a picture of what I'm looking for:
  15. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy Fresh Water Tank Questions

    Can you get to it? Mine seems out of reach under the fiberglass floor
  16. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy Fresh Water Tank Questions

    It's a recent post.. this fall. I just dumped a ton of antifreeze in the tank for now. Where is the drain? How do you get down to it? I don't know that I can get access to the tank.
  17. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy Fresh Water Tank Questions

    Anyone had to drain the freshwater tank before?
  18. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy Fresh Water Tank Questions

    Is there a way to drain down the fresh water tank for the winter on these? I think its 13 gallons. If not I think I am going to add a 12v water pump for the sink and to help drain it. Anyone know what size the existing water lines are?
  19. LakeMichiganBoater

    What size trailer winch?

    Good to know. Just wasn't sure if that lb rating was for actual pull rating or just was size boat is meant for.
  20. LakeMichiganBoater

    What size trailer winch?

    Thank you. So a 3000lb winch should be sufficient to pull a 4000lb boat into a trailer?
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