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it's not a good idea to cut and splice modern transducer cables. Splicing can change the electrical characteristics of the signals.

Was the compass removed or bumped hard when the pump was worked on. If so , a compensating magnet in the compass may have moved or broken causing the needle to freeze. To check if that is the case, remove the compass and move it away from the boat. It should work as you move it around. It may...

After reading this again I wonder why the kicker ignition and fresh water pump would share the same feed. They might share the same ground I suppose. What exactly is the kicker ignition you are referring to? Did yu disconnect and/or remove your batteries for the off season? What else doesn't...

Halfhitch is right on. You need to confirm that ground circuits are good. One way to do that is to use a test lamp ( not a multimeter) with one lead connected to the positive battery terminal and then use the other ( usually a test lamp has a pointed spike) and probe the ground splices. If the...

It can't be since epoxy doesn't stick to Starboard. In fact very few things do.

If the hinges are Southco they don't work that way. Assuming they used to work, the springs and pins that press into the detents are shot. The detents are what holds the hinge at specific positions. There are several model each with different detent positions. Look at Fishtales link posted...

There should be a second decal with the manufacture date. No big deal. It is tough to get the whole picture about what is going on and what work was done but I see things that make me need to see more. In the first pic, I don't know what those hoses or cables are but both have damage from...

I thought Starbrite made chemicals. Maybe you meant Starboard but I wouldn't expect to see that as coring. With respect to a survey and moisture test, the surveyor should take readings on many spots across the whole hull in addition to the transom. Tests should be done on areas around...

Some SXs have a computer that stores the hours and can be dumped with the Yamaha Diagnostic tool. I am not sure which models and years though. I know my SX150 does not store hours. As to external hour meters unless there is an actual data feed from the motor to the gauge, many hours meters are...

You make a very good point. It depends on the particular paint. Pettit Hydrocoat for example, a water based ablative can stay out of the water for long periods without compromising its antifouling. Other paints may need to be 're-activated' after layups. Some require a light sanding or...

Yes maybe a plastic small diameter thru hull type of fitting. If however the 'sink' is a livewell AND the drain is also where you insert an standpipe / overflow tube, you need a specific fitting Here is an example of what I am referring to...

Bottom painting prices can vary a lot. Paint can range from $75 a gallon to over $300 a gallon. Prepping an unpainted hull is not super expensive unless you want it barrier coated and then painted with anti-fouling. Last time I priced sanding, barrier coating and two coats of antifouling paint...

I was curious how the owner knew how many hours were on either. He could have had the ECU dumped regularly. I just find it odd that a seller would state the LU hours:) Perhaps the deal is that the motors had the power units replaced at 1900 hours and have added 500 hours since then.

See how it looks and go from there. If you don't have a lot of growth, you will be better off not painting. If your boat is used in fresh waters, having bottom paint makes other folks think it came from a salt water environment and that may affect its perceived value. If you need to paint note...

How do they know the hours on the LUs? were older LUs swapped in or did the motor have 2400 hours and then the power heads were replaced? ( I would be more concerned about what the reason for the powerhead replacement was as opposed to the age of the LUs. Yes, the SX is a bulletproof motor...

The added weight of the 4s motors and the kicker are causing the stern to sit deeper, hence the scuppers being underwater. You are not going to fix that with tabs. Tabe can help with trim and angle while under power and at speed just not while sitting. You may be able to raise the stern by...

OK. was and probably am still confused. I just lay low.....

Get a survey and a motor inspection if you want to proceed with a purchase. There are many things that can cost a ton of money to fix that you probably are not able to see. This assumes that if you bought the boat and it turned out to be a piece of junk, the financial loss wouldn't hurt. If you...

I have head of anodes blocking flow in other motors. But first let's back up a bit. Did the motor overheat before you replaced the pump?. If that rubber bushing was missing from the pump housing (not the top most bushing) that you wouldn't pump enough water volume.

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