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I mounted the pump on the cabin bulkhead behind the helm rigging box below the wheel. I located the heading sensor inside the cabin above the step. This was a bad idea since it can get wet and stepped on. I need to make a starboard box to protect it. Some heading sensors are waterproof and...

You don't need hydraulic assist. The AP has its own pump that is sized to the capacity of the steering ram or rams. I agree with Trapper that tying in the kicker to the main engine is the way to go. Keeping the main engine in the water will help you track straighter at trolling speed. This...

You can use any fluid that meets MIL SPEC H-5606-G. The best place to get this is at a small airport that has a lot of civil aviation. You can use AT fluid in a pinch, but it absorbs moisture that can cause corrosion and seal damage over time. Some products that meet the standard and are a...

I had a 2004 F150 when my Marina switched over from 89 octane E10 to non-ethanol Rec 90. The engine immediately picked up 200 rpm at WOT and I saw a small improvement in fuel economy at mid-range cruise speeds. I doubt the difference was due to the small difference in octane. Since Yamaha...

Doc, you got me wondering, when on the dock set up if I stopped "hard over" before it was actually at the hard ove,r it it would remember the difference and not go far enough to lock up? Yes, that's how the calibration works. But let me ask you this: When you turn the wheel lock-to-lock...

I would try is bleeding the system. If the steering makes a soft landing when going hard over, the unit may not know where it is. If that doesn't work, I'd try and re-do the dockside setup where you calibrate hard over port and starboard. Furuno support is very responsive in my experience...

I used the forward deck plate for storage on my old Seafarer. There was room under there for scuba tanks. I used spring hinges that let the entire panel open up. A hatch would be a better solution for battery access. I don't know how much space is available with your SV2 hull, but I imagine...

I've been thinking of putting a Minn Kota on my 226 because the auto-deploy function would keep me from having to get out on the bow. I haven't yet figured out how to do this while keeping a functional anchor locker. It's also been hard to find a 36V lithium battery system that will fit in the...

Damn! I clicked on it anyway. :)

It would be a good idea to encapsulate that plywood in epoxy before you do the final install.

That's what mine sounded like when shifted out of the water. It makes a lower pitched clunk with the lower unit submerged.

Those gauges are not very precise and the "normal" temperature range varies from boat to boat. My 3.3 F250 used to run 2 marks from the right. Then suddenly it started running only 1 mark from the right side. Never had a problem. The overheat buzzer will go off if are really at a dangerous...

That’s just propeller torque. It’s pretty common on many deep V hulls with single engines. My 226 has always tilted to port. 3 bars on the trim tab levels it out. If your boat lists at rest, that’s a different issue.

I've given up on the Ongaros. They last about 2 years. But it's worth a shot to try and repair Ongaro horns. The 2 most common problems are that the tensioners get loose and the horn gets so out of tune that they stop making noise or the contacts become corroded and/or fused. If you take...

That looks like all you would need with cable steering.

Who makes that one?

They all require hydraulic steering since they use a pump. I don't think they make APs that work with manual steering anymore. I had a King unit back in the day that used an electric motor that fit under the steering wheel. I have a Furuno Nav Pilot 300 like Trapper's. It works very well and...

Sorry, but I ended up using them.

Just something to keep in mind: For a long time Yamaha specifically warned against using AGM batteries. This applied to their older engines. Their alternators were not designed to operate at maximum amperage for long periods of time. The concern was that they could overheat while charging...

I have 3 for you. I used to tow an aluminum Silver Streak all over the west back when I lived in Reno. It weighed just over 3000 lb with the trailer. We would pull it with a '99 Ram diesel, often with a Lance truck camper loaded. 1. Leaving from Stampede reservoir about 35 miles out of...