Forum: Electronics
08-14-2009, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,653
Gas Gauge
I had to replace my gas gauge in my boat, the other ones mount broke. I believe the old one was working before I replaced it, but I cannot find it now to test it. The new one pops up to 3/4 tank as...
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Forum: Electronics
07-27-2009, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,517
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Forum: Electronics
07-27-2009, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,517
Re: Car Amp?
Cool, thanks! Any ideas on making an enclosure for speakers? I have a couple subs that were in my car, was thinking about taking one and putting it in my boat maybe. However, finding boat speaker...
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Forum: Electronics
07-27-2009, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,517
Car Amp?
I have a car amp out of my old car, a clarion APX400.4 (400W x 4Ch), and was curious if anyone had tried running a car amp in a boat, freshwater boat. I would assume if installed in a fairly dry...
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Forum: Engines
07-17-2009, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,460
Re: Engine rough start
Cool, thanks for the help! If only the guy I got the boat from would have told me the right way? lol
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Forum: Engines
07-16-2009, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,460
Re: Engine rough start
Well I just tooke the flame arrestor off and there was a little hose that was loose on the mounting bracket, hooks on top of the valve cover I believe it is. I took it all apart and check around...
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Forum: Engines
07-16-2009, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,460
Re: Engine rough start
Hmm, cool, I'll give that a try. The guy I bought the boat from told me to start the boat by putting the throttle in neutral pushing it forward until you get a little bite and then crank it, with the...
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Forum: Engines
07-16-2009, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,460
Engine rough start
I've taken my boat out 3 times so far, the first two times it ran fine, but the third time I took it out it ran really rough when I first dropped it in. I putted over to the dock shut it off and...
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Forum: Electronics
07-13-2009, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,882
Re: 35 amp inlet breaker
Depends, to ere on the side of caution you can do a 30 amp and overprotect the circuit, but if you have a constant draw of over 80% of 30 amps (24A or 288watts @ 12vdc) then you are going to trip the...
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Forum: Electronics
07-10-2009, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,984
Re: Bilge Pump Question
Awesome, thanks guys. I'll try to do that tonight, hoping to take it out this weekend and want to make sure that it is all working, though I haven't had any problems (yet) with taking on water.
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Forum: Electronics
07-10-2009, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,984
Bilge Pump Question
I have a Rule 750 automatic bilge pump in my boat and found that someone (thing) cut the wire to it last night. I stripped the wire down and reconnected it. It comes on but I didnt see any water...
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Forum: Engines
07-09-2009, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,348
Distributor Question
I was poking around this evening looking for the bilge pump, found someone cut the wire to it, and noticed that the distributor appears to have two wires hanging off the side. The wires have covered...
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Forum: Electronics
07-02-2009, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,018
Re: Depth/Fish Finder Problem
Yea, thats what I was thinking initially but I think I tried it with all switches turned on. I'll double check though. I read something about burning them up if they run without a load? Should I not...
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Forum: Electronics
07-01-2009, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,018
Re: Depth/Fish Finder Problem
Cool, I found that one on Amazon for $160, $175 and I can have it by Friday and that'd give me a day or two to install it before I go out again. How involved is it to install one, the electrical...
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Forum: Electronics
07-01-2009, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,018
Re: Depth/Fish Finder Problem
Cool, I'll check those as well, the ground seemed ok but of course it pulled out of the connector so it may not have had a good ground. Any suggestions on what I should get to replace it? I have been...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
07-01-2009, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,631
Re: New user, new boater, with some questions
Haha, very well could be. The guy I bought it from said XR, but he may have been confused as well. The title doesn't specify that much but its definitely an I/O with 3.0L Alpha I. The title specifies...
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Forum: Electronics
07-01-2009, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,018
Depth/Fish Finder Problem
I just picked up a used boat with a Humminbird Wide Eye (Depth & Fish finder I believe) and it won't power on. I assume that the unit is probably broken, but I figured I'd post to see if anyone had...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
06-30-2009, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,392
Re: boating in the dark Q's?
No problem. I am a new boater too, don't know that I am brave enough to go out in the dark yet though. Make sure you have a functional depth finder too, it can be helpful so you don't run aground....
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
06-30-2009, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,631
Re: New user, new boater, with some questions
Spoke with a mechanic today and said that I should probably be ok for now replacing the exhaust bellows since it is easy to get to. So I have ordered all the necessities to install it, probably have...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
06-30-2009, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,392
Re: boating in the dark Q's?
Planning to go out on the fourth to try to catch some fireworks? Definitely a concern of mine as well. All boats should have their port/starboard and stern lights which should be visible from 1-2...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
06-29-2009, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,631
Re: New user, new boater, with some questions
Cool, I found the part. There are just two marine stainless steel clamps on this one that are bolt/flat head adjusted. Looks like glue is optional but the contact cement is pretty cheap, so I see no...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
06-28-2009, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,631
Re: New user, new boater, with some questions
I guess I should have been a little more clear, the hose is 4" in diameter, roughly. I just took it off and am going to see if I can pick up a replacement somewhere locally. The hose is about 12"...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
06-28-2009, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,631
New user, new boater, with some questions
Hey, I just purchased a used 1996 Maxum 1700XR from a private party. We picked it up from his dock yesterday and took it out for the day. Everything went pretty well, but I do have a few questions. ...
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