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  1. jkidd

    How to date my Honda outboard?

    the serial number should be enough to figure out the year. Some of the manufactures have quit using the year.
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    Swimstep

    Well if you did that you would take away the ability for twins. Most people that have one have a single and maybe a kicker. Some are mounted on the port and some on starboard.
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    Transom Saver on Tomcat 2006

    You might try one of these https://www.amazon.com/Outboard-Motor-S ... B0BB2G4Z4S They are made for most motors with hydraulic trim. Mine is the M-yWedge brand. https://m-ywedge.com/collections/3-ram-motor-support
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    Repower

    Brings back memories of me sinking my Gregor in Bullfrog Bay. Forty mile per hour winds and 5 foot waves. Waves rolling over the transom hitting the bow and going back out of the transom. Hey but the level flotation worked and we motored to the shore and bailed it out. Camped on the shore for...
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    Trolling motor/kicker throttle control

    That looks pretty good. Hopefully it will get to market.
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    Trolling motor/kicker throttle control

    This is the one I used to use. https://www.amazon.com/CONTROLLKING-348 ... 5IKOUICT2Y I use my main now because of the auto pilot and the throttle troll mode allows me to set the idle in 50 rpm increments.
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    Thinking of twin tohatsu 60s

    I think I would give Sportcraft in Portland a call and get a price from them too.
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    Recommend for me a new VHF antenna

    Another option would be to have Ed Fong make you one and tune it for the frequency that you want. It is a half wave j-pole that you can slide it inside of a piece 3/4" class 200 pvc pipe. It has a lifetime warranty and they are right around 50 bucks. I carry one of these for a spare in my truck...
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    Recommend for me a new VHF antenna

    A 4 foot station is $54 but, you could use 3/4" PVC pipe if you wan"t to do it the cheap way. I used PVC with my 2 Meter and just put it a rod holder. If you are happy with the Shakespeare that's all that matters. If you want a better tuned and longer lasting antenna buy the Morad mine is over...
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    Recommend for me a new VHF antenna

    The biggest reason why is Shakespeare tunes their antenna to 1.5:1 and Morad tunes theirs to 1.15:1 and just that little difference will deliver more power to the antenna. The antenna and the cable and connectors are probably more important than the radio is. For the additional cost of $50 to...
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    Recommend for me a new VHF antenna

    Best tuned out of the box Morad VHF Hotrod 4-1/2' and put it on a 2' extension. They are not cheap and they last better than any antenna I've ever had. https://www.morad.com/products/vhf-antenna-156-hot-rod
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    2024 SE Alaska cruise with 13 year old granddaughter

    Jay, Pretty interesting that you ran into him again. Wrenny keep up the stories it's fun to read lots of good memories being made to remember the rest of your life.
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    Removed extra start battery. Replaced FLA house with Lithium

    So how do you handle the near zero internal resistance of the Lithium battery? You can burn up the stator. The stator will deliver enough voltage to charge a flooded lead acid battery and can't charge an AGM or a Lithium battery to full capacity. It would eventually damage the agm battery...
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    2024 SE Alaska cruise with 13 year old granddaughter

    Wow, just a short walk to the shore
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    2024 SE Alaska cruise with 13 year old granddaughter

    Well that was a long day Skagway all the way to the back of Frederick.
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    2024 SE Alaska cruise with 13 year old granddaughter

    Nice brings back all kind of memories. Take all kinds of pictures bring them to Yellowstone. Have Wrenny document the trip somebody needs to.
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    It's those damn disc brake calipers again

    Boy you have got me. I have been towing mine around since 2007 and haven't had a problem with them. In 2022 when we went to alaska I replaced the brakes and bearings. When I pulled the right front I found that the factory never put the cotter pin in that wheel holding the nut on. From 2007 to...
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    2024 SE Alaska cruise with 13 year old granddaughter

    Wondering if you'll make it to Teslin today. If you do tell us how big the Mosquitoes are. I hope you have every access hole in the boat plugged.
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    2024 SE Alaska cruise with 13 year old granddaughter

    I see you made it to Jasper. My friends that I told you that are headed to the Arctic. Turned onto the Cassiar Highway last night. Have fun and be safe.
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    Lake Powell

    Here is the link https://dwrapps.utah.gov/vesselreg/
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