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    Opinions needed on Etec

    Those 140 suzukis are ideal for my boat because they are narrow and I have to mount them close. The only problem, they are like hens teeth. That Gremlin remark pretty well puts a nail in that coffin!:D
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    Opinions needed on Etec

    I have a pair of 1988 Mercury 135 Black Max 2 strokes on my boat. They are original to the boat and run fine....except....fussy to start cold...smoke like crazy when they do till they warm then run clean/no smoke(kinda)....noisy....thirsty(12 carburetors)....that early oil injection system was...
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    First Cruise

    Meanwhile????? You've got some 'splaining to do.
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    Buying a new polisher

    Mighty impressive results James. That picture of the sky reflection in the bow flare is super.
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    Chartplotter turning off when cranking Port Engine

    Get your house feed off of your start battery. You only start one motor at a time so put both start cables on the start battery and the house feed coming off the house bank with no starting duty unless a problem arises, and you need to combine them. An ACR is your friend here. This is one way...
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    The wheels on the bus go round and round

    These guys have lots of options... https://www.fisheriessupply.com/browse?terms=windshield%20wiper%20arms
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    Alternative flush system using same panel and tubing....

    Very nicely done! Too bad Grady Engineers don't have your skill and desire for quality hardware.
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    First Cruise

    Ya know, I've heard of that stuff for years and never tried it. I'll have to hunt some down and try it. I have had stainless threads get locked up from galling. A real headache at times.
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    Spray Wings for 216 Fisherman Center Console

    I had these made locally for my Laguna 23.... Not a Grady but same idea.
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    First Cruise

    Yep, you gotta keep Oregon's' economy going.
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    Drain plug in sink

    Look for a grout cleaner with a high content of oxalic acid. Soak the rust and brush and soak and brush. It will remove the rust stain but if it's pitted, of course replacement is the only way to get it to look Bristol.
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    Roller Boat Trailer for Gradys. Need your opinion and help

    "Welcome back dead thread." It was appropriate that it was resurrected on Easter.
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    Talk to me about the wings on a Canyon, specifically the 271

    I have a center console and had a custom canvas guy make a set of wings. If you need them only occasionally like here in Florida they make sense but if it is something you think you would need all the time I think you would regret the CC.
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    intermittent complete power loss

    I guess the new boats have something I am not familiar with. What is this "power button" you mentioned? A key switch is no longer used??
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    Battery upgrade for 228 and a question

    Make sure your charging system is going to play nice with the newer maintenance free and AGM batteries that are being touted by all the manufacturers. My outboards have an updated ignition/charging system with components by CDI Electronics. Here is a page from the troubleshooting manual that...
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    Prop problems?

    If your engine is an HDPS with the 1.86 lower unit ratio, then you are doing very well with only 14% slip.
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    prop size for my new 150's

    I don't have a boat of your model but I have had a couple of boats with Yami 150 4s. If you run heavy a lot, I would guess you will be down around a 15 inch pitch. Depending on the hull efficiency and the total weight maybe 17P. Thats strictly a wild guess and I'm on my second beer, so....
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    Battery upgrade for 228 and a question

    This is from the Blue Seas website..... https://www.bluesea.com/resources/170/Battery_Management_Wiring_Schematics_for_Typical_Applications
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    Charming

    I guess those marketing boys have been feeding us a bunch of bull and charging extra for an inferior product. That crude comparison test could use some improvement but, on the surface, it appears the RV marine paper was inferior to the Charmin.
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    Charming

    NO, NO and NO!