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    Windlass Cable Size, 2-AWG or 4-AWG

    I posted this in Electronics, not sure how to move it and was not sure if it was in the correct place, apologize in advance for the double post.... Hello, I am installing a Lewmar 700H Pro Series Windlass on a 21' CC. My batteries are in the console, so the wire length will be approx 18' to...
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    Windlass Cable Size, 2-AWG or 4-AWG

    Hello, I am installing a Lewmar 700H Pro Series Windlass on a 21' CC. My batteries are in the console, so the wire length will be approx 18' to 20'. I am planning to use ANCHOR tinned wire in the 4-AWG size. The installation guide recommends to use 8-AWG size, but West Marine recomends to use...
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    Windlass Installation Rip Off

    Not sure if this is the correct forum or place, but any help on the below would be great. I contracted for a windlass to be installed and gave the guy $1,300 and he took one of my batteries (to swap out for a group 27) and is not answering my calls. Prior to, he gave me so many excuses not to...
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    2002 Yamaha 115 4-Stroke Sputtering While Running

    Hello, I was out today (nailed 2 huge Yellow's by the way, 30lbs+ each) and on the way back in, I was running at 4,000-4,400 RPM's and my engine started to sputter (as if it was going to cut out) after about 1 hour of running time. It did this off and on for about 2 min, then I stopped for...
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    Mini Bimini

    Hello, I have a 21' Center Console and a T-Top seems too much for me, a normal size Bimini top is to much of a pain. I have seen a "Mini Bimini" that attaches to the center console on other boats....does anyone know where I can get one of these? I am on the West Coast in Huntington...
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    Removable T-Top

    Hello, is there anyone out there that knows of a place in Southern California that will make a small removable T-Top that attaches to an existing center console rail....I seen one on a boat in Newport the other day....thanks
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    Prop Recomendation for Yamaha 115hp

    Hello, I have a 2002 4-stk Yamaha 115hp on a 210 CC. I know I am under powered, but this is what I have. Currently, I get 28mph WOT and it sounds like it is topping out...the engin reves faster, but no more speed. I read that some others (with similar load size) hit the mid to upper 30's...
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    Spark Plug Torque, Yamaha 115, 2002

    My manual tells me to torque my plugs at 18ft/lbs or major malfunction may occur. I tried to torque them at this spec, but it felt like I was going to strip the threads out....so I just tightened them by feel like I usually do. Do they need to be "specifically torqued"? In the past I have...
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    2002 Yamaha 115 OB 4-Stroke Starting

    Hello, I have been reading in my manual that this motor will only start in the neutral position. However, will it also start if giving it some gas in the "high speed" neutral position? I have tried it a few time, and it would only turn over, but not start...I then put it in the neutral...
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    Yamaha 115 4-Stroke Life Expectancy

    Hello, I have a Yamaha 115 4-Stroke, currently with 235 hours and 160 compression. My question is, when do I need to do a rebuild? I see many motors with less hours (or they are bragging that they have over 500 hours on their motors....which to me is not that much) and they already have a new...
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    Yamaha 115 OB Transportation

    Hello, does anyone know if it is ok to trailer transport a Yamaha 115 OB while Locked in the Up Positions using the motors "tilt suport lever". Some have told me that it is ok as long as you are not traveling cross country. But the dealer recomends that I purchase an additional support bar...
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    Triumph 2002 210 CC

    Hello, I have owned a 2002 210 CC boat for about 8mo now and have had no "major" problems so far, just on the quality side of the components...not bad. However, I have been reading this forum and am alittle concerned on 2 topics... 1 - I have been using a strap lift to launch my boat, I added...
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    1979 Evenrude 115 Outboard

    Hello, last week I took my boat out and forgot to remove the rabbit ears (used for the hose) from my lower end which were blocking the pick up ports. In the 5mi zone, my engine overheated (only because an alarm buzzer went off). However, as I moved faster, the force of the water pushed the...
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    Force Outboard 1999 120hp

    I am looking at a boat with a Force 120, 1999. Does anyone have any feedback as to the quality of the Force outboards? I have heard alot of negative reviews on them....thanks.
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    Evenrude 115 1979 Compression Question

    Hello, does any one know what the ideal compression should be on this motor. I just did a check and cyclinders 1 & 2(the higher ones) have 120 and 3 & 4 have 130....is this good or bad....what is the spectrum between good and bad compression....thanks.
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    Evenrude 115 Trim Up Slowly Drifts Down

    Hello, I have a 1979 Evenrude 115 and when I trim it up, it will slowly drift down. Do I need to rebuild this whole unit, or would there be a more economical/simple fix....any advice would be greatly appreciated...thanks.
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    Evenrude 115 1979 OB

    I have an Evenrude 115 1979 OB on my boat. When I purchased it, the fuel was sitting for about 1.5 years (they put stabilizer in it). I drained all of the old fuel out, put another 2 gallons in and drained it again. I also used carbureator cleaner (squirted it in when it was running) Now...
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