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    Rudder indicator not working - VP D4 with DPH

    Hi all I've just bought a new (to me) boat, with a VP D4 with DPH drive. The rudder indicator does not appear to be working, and I was after some advice on how to diagnose the fault. More info: The rudder indicator type has the sensor connected to a rod/Bowden cable that connects to the leg...
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    Auxiliary for a 20ft Sportboat

    Hi Guys I've just bought myself an inflatable tender, and I'm thinking of getting an outboard for it; it can take up-to a 4hp. Question: Would 4hp be big enough to push a 20ft Cuddy Sportsboat (which weighs 1300kg ) as an emergency auxiliary, or am I just waisting my time, in which case I...
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    Inflatable Tender - how fast can you tow it?

    Hi Guys I've a sportboat, and I'm thinking of purchasing an inflatable tender to use instead of beaching my nice new boat. Q. How fast can I tow it? My boat can do 50mph, but how fast can I safely tow it behind me. I was thinking of getting a 2.3m inflatable with a inflatable keel/floor...
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    Getting the Spark plugs in or out!

    Hi Guys Am I missing something here, or is it just about bl88dy impossible to get the spark plugs in/out on a Merc 4.3L V6. I've got it sitting in a new Bayliner and I can see how you can get your hands (or tools) onto the plugs to change/inspect them. Any ideas ? Cheers Kenny
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    Alternator - Field Connector

    Hi Guys I've fitted a two-way battery switch which supports a field disconnect for the alternator (to stop you blowing the diodes if you switch the switch to OFF when running the engine.). Question is, where to I connect this to on the alternator? Cheers Kenny
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    VHF Antenna Fault ??

    Hi Guys I think my VHF antenna maybe be badly wired (by the boat dealer), and I've already had to solder the connector at the VHF end. I've checked the coax cable with a multimeter, and it appears there is leakage from the shielding to the coax core. Question: Is the sheilding normally...
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    Fitting a Fuel Flow transducer

    Hey Guys! I'm thinking of fitting a Navman Chartplotter that also has Fuel Usage Monitoring by fitting a Fuel Flow transducer on the fuel line. I've a 4.3L Mercruiser and need some advice on where to fit the transducer. The fittings guide says "after the fuel filter and fitted vertically". The...
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