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    Installation Of Temp Gauge And/Or Water Pressue Gauge In 4-stroke?

    Alright, so I have a 2005 Merc 60 4-stroke. My motor mount doesnt have a trim/tilt sensor or location for the hookup. But my console has a non-functional trim gauge..... So I would like to replace it with something that's useful. In a perfect would, it seems I should get temp and WP...
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    Lowrance Unit Not Giving Depth?

    So I got a Lowrance LMS-522C mounted on my bow. It has a PDT-WBL transducer pod mounted on the bow trolling motor. GPS works fine for the most part. It is sometimes slow at locking on position when you first turn it on. As long as nothing is over the display unit, it will lock on in a min or...
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    Nice Tube For 160-200lb Adult?

    dont have any experience with this. Will be first time ever. My dual transom line with pulley should be here in a couple of days. Will be towing with a Merc 60HP. So I'm looking for a nice tube to tow for a single adult. Any recommendations? I see a lot of them, but I dont know what is...
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    4 AWG Trolling Motor Plug/Receptacle?

    On my boat, I assume the dealer or maybe the manufacturer ran 8AWG wires from the back of the boat, to the front for the trolling motor. The boat is 16'5". So we're looking at about ~36' round trip for the power cables. I'm getting voltage drop. When I do the battery test on the Minn Kota...
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    Exposed Aluminum Bad?

    In my bilge, the battery platform. I noticed paint is peeling off there. Under the paint is this white substance. I thought maybe I should scrub off all the loose paint and paint over it with something, or even Line-X it. Or is it fine the way it is? :confused:
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    Any Cabelas AGM Battery Users?

    I have a group 24 Cabelas AGM battery. Seems to work just fine, but i've only had it for a few months. But I would like to change the battery posts. Or bolt since it doesnt have a post. I actually prefer using wing nuts...... :eek: I know some will say it creates a bad connection, but...
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    How Does My Water Separater Look?

    I've only owned this boat for a couple of months. My previous 15 HP motor didnt have a W/S. This motor is a 2005 60HP 4-stroke. I dont know what is suppose to look "normal".
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    Are "BigFoot" Labeled On The Outboard?

    I'm curious to see if I have a BigFoot version or not. I'm hoping not.... :redface:
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    Mounting Transducer On Lowe?

    I removed the Lowrance LMS-522 off my dash on my FM165 that came with the boat. I mounted my old HB 798CI on the dash and ran the transducer wire and power back to the back. I bought 1 of those starboard mounting plates from here on iboats so I can move the transducer if I had to. Here's...
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    What Are These Fins On My Motor?

    I originally thought they are OEM or something. But then I noticed other people's motors not having them.... :confused: I removed them today while I was putting on a new prop. But there's 4 holes on my lower unit now. So I put the bolts/nuts back on to fill the holes. What are they...
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    Can I Remove Hubs, Without Using New Seals?

    Alright, I believe I have the old version of Surelubes that have a zerk behind the hub. To my knowledge, that's the only brand that has the zerk behind the hub.... Anyways, I want to remove the hub to measure my spindle. Can I remove the hub and put it back in without adding a new rear seal?
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    I Would Like To Convert My Hubs To Oil Bath And Winch Strap

    At least I think that's what I want to do. Just picked up a new boat trailer. The condition of this is not what I would like,but it is 5 years old. On my old boat trailer, I had a EZ Loader with oil hubs. Very easy to take care of. This new to me trailer has grease hubs with bearing...
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    So How Do I Tow A Tube On My Boat?

    got a Lowe FM165 with a Merc 60HP. How do I set it up?:confused:
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    Where To Buy Lowe Trailer Parts?

    Or does a different company make them? I just bought a new to me Lowe FM165 with trailer. Well, I'm not use to the extra length of towing compared to my 14' Lund. I hit a metal pole while pulling into the gas station within the 1st 10mins of owning it. Good thing it was there protecting the...
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    Trim and Speedometer Gauges Not Working On My Boat

    have a 05 Mercury 60 4-stroke. Just bought the boat yesterday. I inspected it and see a hose is pinched and knicked. I assume fixing this hose will fix my speedometer? You can see the damage area of the hose. Is there a patch or some kind of hose connections I can just cut and add on...
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    Mixing Different Fish Finders

    So I already have a HB 798CI SI. I just bought a new boat. It has a Lowrance X135 and Lowrance LMS-522. Obviously, I would like to install my HB on the new boat. I'm not sure how the Lowrance are hooked up. But 1 is on the console and other on bow. I want my HB on the console. And have...
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    How Do You Remove The Drain Plug On FM165?

    I assume it's the plug right in the middle in the back. It's not like your regular plugs I'm use to on my 14' Lund. I store my boat outside, so I want to make sure water drains out if it gets in. *edit* Nevermind, I figured it out. All this time, I trying to figure out how to loosen it...
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    How Fast Are You Guys On FM165?

    with a Merc 60 4-stroke. GPS verified? By yourself? Weight? With others? What prop? I'm looking at 1 and I'm told by the owner he hits mid 20s only. Dont know his weight, but i'm only 160lbs. It's an 06 model if that matters. *edit* It's a 05 afterall. With 05 motor. *update after...
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    LED Trailer Lights On Sale

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    Boat Recommendation That Fits Our Needs And Bill?

    I'm not too familiar with all the different brands and models. But I've been looking at a few brands, but I'm sure there are more out there that should "fit the bill". Now my wants. 14-18' Needs to have a front casting deck with location for front trolling motor. Needs room for the back of the...
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