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    Anodes for Yamaha outboard...Zinc or Aluminum?

    No corrosion issues but I am in salt water and the zincs SHOULD have some deterioration on them.Switching to aluminum (a less noble metal) should attract any stray current and protect my Yamaha better. Mercruiser has just about totally switched to aluminum anodes for better protection.I think...
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    Anodes for Yamaha outboard...Zinc or Aluminum?

    2000 200hp saltwater series outboard. Has the standard zinc bar under the trim setup and skeg/fin also zinc. I have had same ones for 4 years with absolutely so deterioration at all. I clean them up on my grinding wheel upon spring commissioning.I am considering switching to aluminum anodes for...
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    Bilge Pump Upgrade

    Ohhhh you trailer it !!! That makes your 3 bilge pump setup totally overkill. Better too many than too few,lol. As long as you trailer home (after hosing down ) with drain plug pulled and get the tongue as high as possible once you get home.After all is dry ,pull it into the garage .Charlie
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    Bimini top seems to have shrunk

    Duhhhh ,ya think???
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    Bimini top seems to have shrunk

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    Bilge Pump Upgrade

    Not necessarily.....Rain and wash down water can easily get into the bilge and quite often does. I would keep the original pump hooked up to keep the bilge dry as possible.I assume you have a float switch on that pump???? Not only does the Sahara style pumps you installed leave a decent amount...
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    Bimini top seems to have shrunk

    I am seeing your eisenglass/clear plastic windows are attaching to your windshield.Plastic windows will shrink when not installed and will cause problems in your case with you taking them down after every use.My setup is very similar to yours and it is very difficult to set up for the 1st time...
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    Bilge Pump Upgrade

    A contributing reason for you now having some water in the bilge is the type of bilge pump you chose to use. That style of pump won't prime until there is quite a bit of water in the bilge and will shut down while there is still water in the bilge.Your boat is safe with that set up but for a dry...
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    George Foreman gone but will never be forgotten!!

    Sad news when I heard Big George has passed.Boxing fans like myself got to see a lot of of great things for a very long time.God Bless you George!!! You made my day when you hit Michael Moorer right on the chin and he never knew what hit him!! I think there were about 20 years difference in age...
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    Hatch Locks

    These type locks have a very simple design little key and the key is either universal or semi universal. Keys are most likely available on eBay.I have purchased universal keys on eBay for my riding tractor lawn mower, Evinrude outboard, Yamaha outboard and these keys are much more of a technical...
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series ,Replaced trim cowl switch, what is this retainer piece???

    Note to self.......Use a bright flashlight when working under shrink-wrap.I climb under the shrink-wrap to do some off season maintenance all the time.This time I THOUGHT I was able to see what I needed to see but not everything.A much brighter flashlight made it much easier to see under that...
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    New to me 2003 Key Largo 180cc!

    Best of Luck!!! You are correct, nothing fancy about these center console boats but there are some center consoles that are more bare bones than what you got so work with what you have. I hope Im wrong but I believe a friend has same boat and he finds it to be a wet ride.Charlie
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series ,Replaced trim cowl switch, what is this retainer piece???

    Thanks again.So looks like the rod is simply part of the retaining function.I will take a closer look at mine but it does not look like there is anything I can screw up here. Thats good news!! Thanks again Charlie
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series ,Replaced trim cowl switch, what is this retainer piece???

    Yes just one bolt on that one and I guess the other side is a pivot point.Just wish I could find out what the silver rod is ? Looks to attach under the bracket.
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series ,Replaced trim cowl switch, what is this retainer piece???

    Hopefully someone here knows what the rod is for. If not Im just gonna leave it alone.The old trim switch wires run under it and the new trim wires are supposed to run under it.I can snip the wires of the old one to get it out of there and I can let the wires from the new switch sit on top of...
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series ,Replaced trim cowl switch, what is this retainer piece???

    Yep thats the one, thanks,Any idea what it is retaining?? #48 is right by the rod I was concerned about moving.
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series ,Replaced trim cowl switch, what is this retainer piece???

    I appreciate any assistance from anyone but I don't think you are reading my post completely.I am referring to the black plate that is aft and perpendicular to the trim switch and it's bracket lower in the pic.
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series ,Replaced trim cowl switch, what is this retainer piece???

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    2000 200hp Saltwater series ,Replaced trim cowl switch, what is this retainer piece???

    The retaining plate/bracket in question is "Aft" of the trim switch or lower in the pic.The pic is prior to my changing out the switch.The switch and switch bracket is in the top of the pic.
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series ,Replaced trim cowl switch, what is this retainer piece???

    Just replaced the trim switch.There is a retaining plate with a thin rod aft of the switch.What is being retained?? The trim switch is routed under that retainer and rod.I would need to remove the retainer plate to get the old switch out of there and to route the new switch wires.I already...
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