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    Garmin vs Magallan

    Hi everyone<br /><br />Well the boating season is just around to corner and I'm thinking GPS these days...... :D <br /><br />I presently own a Garmin 76. It's good but quite limited.I recently saw a Magellan Meridian Color.<br />It has great features such as built-in mapping database of North...
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    Smoke & Oil leaks

    Hello<br /><br />My outboard motor is a Evinrude 100hp 1989.<br /><br />It ran just fine up until the end of the summer. <br />Then it started to smoke when I would first start it up. At one point it just got totally crazy and embarrassing. I also noticed oil leaking from below the exhauste...
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    Ventilation cap

    Hello all<br /><br />My motor is a Evinrude 100hp 1989. I presume that my fuel tanks date back to the 80's also.<br /><br />My question is about the caps. There is no vent screw on top of the cap. When I crack the cap, I here a swooch.... is that normal? <br />I guess that means there is air in...
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    After I accelerate motor dies out

    Hello<br /><br />The other day I was out on my boat all afternoon. Everything was going fine. Just before arriving back to the marina I decided to give her a good run. (Outboard 100 hp)<br /><br />Here is what happened...............<br /><br />When I pushed the trottle she accelerated normally...
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    After I accelerate motor dies out..........

    Hello<br /><br />The other day I was out on my boat all afternoon. Everything was going fine. Just before arriving back to the marina I decided to give her a good run. (Outboard 100 hp)<br /><br />Here is what happened...............<br /><br />When I pushed the trottle she accelerated normally...
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    Didn't want to start after fueling

    Hello<br /><br />My outboard is an Evinrude 100hp 1989. <br />I just recently put her in the water so I havn't runned her, all that much this season. <br /><br />Today I took her out for a little spin and decided to fuel her up. To do so I must unplug the gas line. Once all my tanks were filled...
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    Battery Switch dilema.....

    Hello<br /><br />This Battery Switch question seems to be very popular, but it is abit confusing.<br />I have two battery's, 1 starting and 1 deep cycle.<br />Once I started my engine(outboard) can I turn my switch to both? My switch has a AFD. <br />Some say yes & some say no. If I can not...
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    Battery Switch dilema.....

    Hello<br /><br />This Battery Switch question seems to be very popular, but it is abit confusing.<br />I have two battery's, 1 starting and 1 deep cycle.<br />Once I started my engine(outboard) can I turn my switch to both? My switch has a AFD. <br />Some say yes & some say no. If I can not...
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    Battery switch..............again

    Hello<br /><br />This Battery Switch question seems to be very popular, but it is abit confusing.<br />I have two battery's, 1 starting and 1 deep cycle.<br />Once I started my engine(outboard) can I turn my switch to both? My switch has a AFD. <br />Some say yes & some say no. If I can not...
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    Battery switch..............again

    Hello<br /><br />This Battery Switch question seems to be very popular, but it is abit confusing.<br />I have two battery's, 1 starting and 1 deep cycle.<br />Once I started my engine(outboard) can I turn my switch to both? My switch has a AFD. <br />Some say yes & some say no. If I can not...
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    She's a beauty......My pride and joy

    Hi all<br /><br />Well, after sending my 21ft lobster style boat for a major makeover, and losing my whole summer 2003 :mad: <br />and with our boating season just around the corner, I will difinately be boating this summer. :D <br /><br />Here are a few pics to show off her beauty...
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    Is battery being charged?

    Hi<br /><br />My o/b motor is an Evinrude 100hp. I installed a voltmeter to see the chargeing status. It doesn't have a high reading. It's about 12.5. Is it being charged? If not, where is my problem? I would guess it's the alternator. What do I do from there?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Is battery being charged?

    Hi<br /><br />My o/b motor is an Evinrude 100hp. I installed a voltmeter to see the chargeing status. It doesn't have a high reading. It's about 12.5. Is it being charged? If not, where is my problem? I would guess it's the alternator. What do I do from there?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Info on year & parts.

    Hi there<br /><br />Winter will be soon be coming to an end. Now it's time to think about boating!! :D <br /><br />I was wondering if there is a website so that we can find the year of outboard engine's? Also, how do I know if it is a commercial motor.<br />Last year I had went on one but it...
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    Painting with Polyurethane - pros & cons-

    Hi<br /><br />I'm planning on painting my 21ft boat.<br />I'm getting it done by professionals.<br />They suggested I use Polyurethane Paint instead of Gel Coat. They said it's less maintainance especially since my hull is Navy Blue.<br />Can anyone share thier experience with this type of...
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    Which is the best Varnish???

    Hi guys<br /><br />I'm installing new wood on my boat.( White Oak)<br />and intend to varnish the moulding's.<br /><br />Which Varnish do you suggest???<br /><br />Sikkens Marine or Interlux? <br /><br />Thanks all
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    Teak oil or Varnish ???

    Hi guys<br /> <br />I'm planning on installing White Oak(exterior) on my boat also Teak Railings. <br /><br />What would be best as a finish, <br />Teak oil or Varnish? :rolleyes: <br /><br />I understand that uncared teak becomes grey. So I do intend to maintain the wood. And Varnish, well...
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    Ammeter installation............

    Hi all<br /><br />Well my boating season is just starting up here in Canada. We're not as lucky as all of you living in Florida :cool: or any other sunshine state. <br />So, by being a new owner of a little boat, I have many questions :( <br /><br />Ok, my motor is an Evinrude...
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    The big Battery question.....

    Hello<br /><br />I was wondering when buying 2 batteries is it best to have 1 starter and 1 deep cycle, <br />or 2 deep cycle's. <br />I was told one of each. What is your opinion?? <br /><br />Now, without all the technical stuff, :( <br />Can I start my engine with switch in...
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    2nd Battery hook-up.......

    Hello<br /><br />I have a little 21ft Maine Lobster Style boat.<br />I do not have shore power installed.<br />Like many people, my concern is draining out my battery.<br />My question is, should I hook-up a 2nd battery and if so, is it a simple installation. I do intend to have a battery...
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