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    Handheld GPS/chartplotters - Garmin GPSMAP 78?

    Hi- My ancient old first generation handheld GPS appears to have finally died. Looking to replace it with a relatively inexpensive handheld GPS/chartplotter for our yacht/crab boat (14 foot tinny). The best looking device I see on Amazon right now is the Garmin GPSMAP 78 for a little over $200...
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    Possible carb issue with Merc/Tohatsu 9.9?

    Hi- I am posting this here rather than in the Merc forum because I know the OB in question is really a Tohatsu powerhead. It's a 2006 Mercury 9.9 4 stroke. It's been stored most of the last 3 years and I recently pulled it out of storage because we plan on selling it. The engine was "run dry"...
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    Lubrication of Tohasu 20HP

    Hi- A question for the Tohatsu experts... We've got 2008 20HP 4st Tohatsu that is operated in salt water. We rinse the motor and run it on muffs after each use. But today I found the tilt mechanism balky. Motor tilted up, but didn't want to tilt down unless I reached under the motor and...
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    Best paint for painting a Livingston Dinghy?

    Question about says it all. Last fall we bought a very cheap, very well worn Livingston fiberglass dinghy. We are currently in the process of scraping/sanding many layers of peeling paint off the hull. Then we need to do some epoxy patches, and finally repaint. Thanks in advance for any...
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    Need Livingston Repair Suggestions

    We just acquired a very cheap, very used 10ft Livingston (a twin hulled fiberglass dinghy very popular in these parts). It has a couple of areas needing fiberglass repairs, and I'm looking for suggestions on materials,techniques, etc. Thanks in advance, -dm
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    Tohatsu Guru any idea what this is?

    This is the continuing saga of my almost new Tohatsu 20. I'm still waiting to get this in for warranty service, but last weekend while the boat was sitting on it's trailer I noticed this slow dribble coming from the lower unit. Note that it is coming out of what appears to be a small hole on the...
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    What is normal oil consumption for an almost new Tohatsu 4 stroke?

    Hi- The situation is late last season I bought a new Tohatsu 20HP 4st from one of the online dealers. At first I as very happy with the motor, but now I'm worried I've got a big problem. By the end of last season I had just gotten thru the break-in period (10 hours) and then changed the oil...
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