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    Voltage between batteries and aluminum hull

    Was putting cover caps on batt terminals when I discovered there is voltage between batt pos and hull. See pictures. I don’t feel a shock if I touch POs terminal and hull but ohm meter shows batt voltage. Maybe since motor is grounded and is bolted thru hull this could explain. Or do I have a...
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    Is this propped up enough

    Want to pull rusty bottom pin. Do I have motor propped enough? It is a 30 hp nissian.
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    2 mantiaance questions

    Two question on maintenance for a 30 hp outboard Nissan motor. Number one looking ar t the first picture where do I grease this . 2nd question is there a way to remove and clean the rod shown in picture 2? As you can it is rather rusty. Thanks in adavance.
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    Is 40 lbs pressure enough?

    Started engine for first time in 40 days. Had muffs on turned on water then started motor [started right up] didn’t see water from Pete hole after 30 seconds so shut down motor. I have 40-45 lbs pressure on hose, did I not wait long enough? Motor has been in vertical position whole time. Reason...
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    Keel rollers?

    Back to the well of knowledge. First thank you to all that have been answering my questions. I would like to know if I need any support under my keel while on trailer. I have attached some pictures. As you can see the boat is entirely supported by the bunks. Have only pulled on road once other...
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    Bilge blower question

    I have a 16 foot Spectrum with outboard motor and built in gas tank. Do I need a vented bilge blower? In first pic cover is removed for floor work, in 2nd cover is on. There is a small space for the bilge pump. It did not come with a blower.
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    Tachometer

    Is there an easy way to hookup a tach? I have a 30 hp Nissan outboard built in 2007. I would like to set up a tach to know wot and cruise rpm. Boat is new to me as well as I’m new to boats don’t want to ruin engine running wrong rpm.
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    Electric wiring question

    Here I am again. Just finished installing a newer and bigger on board charger. There is an inline fuse on both positive and negative wires. To each of the three batteries. This is not something I am use to. Can someone explain why this is?
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    Possible dumb newbie question

    I have a 2007 Nissan 30 hp 4 stroke fuel injected outboard motor. It is freezing outside and I will e moving boat out of garage to work on truck. Do I need to winterize motor?
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    Hydro sheild

    New here and to boats, this being my first. Seen ad for Hydro Shield claims increase mileage and faster on plane. Also claims to process prop against under water objects. Is any of this true? Would like the protection if real.
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    No start after short at battery

    While changing batteries on my 95 Spectrum with 2007 Nissan 30 horse Eli I dropped wench shorting across terminals. the fuse for on board charger blow and a 15 amp fuse under dash blew. Replaced both now no power to ignition switch so no start. Help There is power to engine on main wire from...
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