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    2000yr/ 200hp lower unit Very warm.

    I just took the boat out of storage(MN). Have ran the Twin 200 Johnsons with the muffler/ hose in the driveway. My Starboard motor's lower unit is almost too hot to touch? I've got a very good stream of water coming out the side and water out the prop. The Port motor is much cooler. The...
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    Raymarine Dome/ trailered on Hardtop 500 miles

    I have my RD218 Dome mounted to the hardtop, with the cable not being that user friendly to unplug from the dome, I am going to have to trailer the boat with the dome attached. I regularly tow the boat 250 miles each way to Lake MI., Can the Dome handle it?? Thanks
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    Repair RayMarine Dome chip?

    While inspecting the dome of my RD218 18" Raymarine Dome I noticed a 1" whole, rock ship I think. How should I repair it? The radar works fine. Thanks,
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    Installing a Fuse Block ?

    I want to install a Fuse Block in the cabin to supply power to my: Radar,GPS,VHF,Depth Finder,Spot light, Fish Hawk. My question is what battery selector do I run the 10ga wire from to the Fuse Block? I have twin 200 Johnsons with 2 batteries(AGM) and 2 battery selectors. Thanks,
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    1999 270 Coastal, need to take the steering wheel off

    I'm adding a Sport Pilot and need to take the steering wheel off. I popped the cap off, then unscrewed the lug nut.....NOW WHAT?? It wouldn't just slide off, is there some special tool to get the inner ring off?? Thanks, Bill
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    1995 Evinrude 50hp vs 1987 30hp Evin. Alternators?

    I presently own the 1987 Evinrude 30hp, elect start, no tilt or trim. While up in the N.W. Angle of MN on a fishing trip my battery drew down bellow 9 amps and shut my GPS and fish finder off. Not a good feeling back in the islands. How many amps should the 87 30 hp be putting out? And if I...
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    Lowrance LCX-27C Stuck in DEMO Mode

    I just took it out of the box, hooked up the power and the antenna, turned it on and I can't get it out of Demo(Simulator) Mode. Looked through the manual, nothing about taking it out.. It's got to be something simple, I turned it off and on 5 times, no change. Thanks
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    Raymarine Sport Pilot Control Stick Broke

    I'm not sure of the model year, I'm thinking 2000. But the Control Stick broke off, its hanging on by a wire or two. Does anyone know if I can get that repaired? Thanks
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    Gapping my new Champ. spark plugs for my twin 200hp Johnsons?

    So I went and bought a dozen(twin eng.) champion QL78YC spark plugs($2.35ea) as per directed by this web site and the owners manual. How tight or how much friction should it take to pull your gauge thru to achieve the perfect .030 gap?? Thanks
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    2000 200hp with oil leaking from under cowling?

    I love the motors, but after running them hard I've noticed that oil is seeping from under the cowling. I've had a local mech. look at it, but he couldn't get it to leak. The mech. took of the cowling to look and found nothing. Any idea's? Thanks, I'm glad I found this web site!
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