Forum: Modifications
06-11-2016, 12:02 PM
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Forum: Modifications
06-04-2016, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,192
switch panel recommendations
I'm about to redo my dash as well. I just bought a set of outboard gauges from Faria. But I still need to get some new switches. There's so many out there, and I have no idea which are decent quality...
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Forum: General
11-01-2014, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 555
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Forum: General
10-20-2014, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 401
like this...
like this (http://dazusfb7pt2uv.cloudfront.net/media/images/crowleymarine/product/BRP/0335707.jpg) one? search terms were "johnson warning horn decal"
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Forum: General
10-20-2014, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 401
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Forum: General
10-18-2014, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,075
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Forum: Modifications
10-17-2014, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,660
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Forum: General
10-12-2014, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 247
Yes, my trailer has two brown wires like the...
Yes, my trailer has two brown wires like the diagram. Only they aren't colored brown (see previous post). The problem took longer to find than anticipated. I have a Hopkins Power Tail Light Converter...
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Forum: General
10-10-2014, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 247
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Forum: General
10-10-2014, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 247
5 trailer wires
Dirty rotten thief cut off my trailer plug. I thought it would be a simple matter to buy a new plug. But no. There's 5 wires on the trailer. Four wire plug on my car. I know the old trailer plug was...
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Forum: General
10-09-2014, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,075
Got the new-to-me motor on the boat today. Not...
Got the new-to-me motor on the boat today. Not rigged yet. With the motor in the highest position, I think its pretty close to where it needs to be. Vance customer service answered my question within...
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Forum: Repairs
10-09-2014, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 271
Has this transom been modified?
I recently started two threads about "is this is a good engine" and building a jack plate because the engine is 25" shaft, my transom is 20".
I bought the engine and the seller helped me mount...
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Forum: General
10-08-2014, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,075
So I took your suggestion and went to ebay and...
So I took your suggestion and went to ebay and found a Vance JPL 4400 for $174. Never having heard of them, I looked up Vance and found their website and description of the jack plate here:
Vance...
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Forum: General
10-08-2014, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,075
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Forum: General
10-07-2014, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,075
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Forum: General
10-07-2014, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,075
I understand the sentiment, but I am an...
I understand the sentiment, but I am an (electronics) engineer working in the nuclear power industry. My design comfort level starts in the 30% to 50% margin range, and if I can talk people into a...
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Forum: General
10-07-2014, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,075
Not precisely. I asked how it should be built,...
Not precisely. I asked how it should be built, and someone suggested to put a plate on the inside.
It's clear from this thread everything should be aluminum, and consensus appears that it isn't...
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Forum: General
10-06-2014, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,075
Thanks a bunch, you've given me enough to go on...
Thanks a bunch, you've given me enough to go on for now. I really appreciate it. I'll see what 1/2" angle costs locally, take some measurements of transom and motor, then sketch up some plans. I will...
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Forum: General
10-05-2014, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,075
Ah! Now I get it. I wasn't considering the most...
Ah! Now I get it. I wasn't considering the most important part, and that is the boat moving forward on plane... Thanks for clearing that up. Of course that makes it a little tougher to deterimine how...
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Forum: General
10-05-2014, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,075
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Forum: General
10-05-2014, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,075
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Forum: Repairs
10-04-2014, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,413
Welcome to the site!
You may not get a lot...
Welcome to the site!
You may not get a lot of responses because the thread is 7 years old. But someone did say you need to reapply it every year, just not as many coats on subsequent applications.
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Forum: General
10-04-2014, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,075
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Forum: General
10-03-2014, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,075
DIY static outboard bracket
I am purchasing a used 175 offshore merc with a 25" shaft. I have a 20" transom. Thinking of making my own bracket using 4 pieces of angle bracket.
Motor weighs about 400 lbs, i think (per NADA)...
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Forum: General
10-03-2014, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 913
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