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I just replaced the water pump on my F225TXRA and it wouldn't shift into forward or reverse after I finished putting the lower unit back on. I figured the shift lever moved or was not lined up properly so I dropped the lower unit back down and carefully lined everything up and slowly reattached...

thanks again Warthog5

thanks for the information. Plotter is in and works great. I had no idea how much better it would be compared to the old one. next question, what is the best method to fill and refinish the hole in my roof where the old GPS receiver/antenna was? I read various recommendations on the forum...

I am trying to install my new Garmin GPSMAP 840xs and am not sure how to wire it to my simrad AP14 autopilot and my IC-M502 radio. The new GPS has just 8 wires coming from the power/NMEA cable and the Garmin 2006C plotter I am replacing has 11 wires coming off of the unit and another 9 wires...

Thanks for the advice, just ordered it.

do you think finding a plotter with NMEA 0183 will be difficult? Everything I see has NMEA 2000. Any thoughts on these 3 units that are currently discounted? BOE Marine has this re-manufactured Simrad unit NSS7 evo2 Reman Combo Multifunction Display for $700. Normally I would be a little...

Thanks Wart, although I can't say it has impacted my boating experiences yet, my depth finder is an older high end unit that does have the 'A' scope feature, and that is why I think it is suitable for my future use; the imagery may be outdated but I think once I become better skilled it will...

My Garmin 2006c finally broke so was thinking about replacing with echomap 74cv. Any feedback on that unit or other recommendations is appreciated. I have an old but decent sonar so not really concerned about the sonar feature, just need a decent plotter.

yes, tank leaks and is now dry because I siphoned out through the sending unit. I just want to connect the same fuel line to a 22 gallon portable tank that I just ordered so we can use the boat on some very local/short trips. I would think the fuel line could just be screwed into the portable...

I have a fuel tank leak and until I can afford to replace the tank I was considering using a large portable tank so that we can at least still use the boat on occasion. Stupid question but would I simply need to reposition the hose that goes to the real tank; just bolt it to the portable tank so...

I am going to redo the epoxy plugs. I need to order the epoxy and cabosil and not sure what brand to get; does it matter. I noticed the Totalboat products from Jamestown Distributors has free shipping and is cheaper than the West System product. Is there any reason to go with the WestSystem? Or...

Thanks Brent, I basically ended up doing what you recommended. I used a small brush to coat the inside of the holes with epoxy and then I managed to get some fiberglass in place to plug the bottom of the holes. I did not finish because I didn't have any Cabosil; would cut up fiberglass work just...

I have 8 1" holes in the deck that goes all the way through. Can I get some advice on how to fill them? I was thinking I would somehow block/seal the bottom of the holes and fill with epoxy, but not sure that is the appropriate repair. The holes are from a cooler seat that was bolted down, water...

I need to replace my front window due to my buddy’s brick head banging into it and cracking the glass. They are the Wynne windows and I was wondering if it’s ok to just remove the long pin from the hinge. The customer service rep at Wynne said he has heard of that being done but wasn’t sure it...

I am relocating one of my batteries to the starboard quarter. I was planning on bolting a short piece of 2x4 to the transom and the opposite side for shelf, but if there are better ways of doing this I am open to any ideas. Also, the only cable I will need to increase in length goes from the...

Very little; I thought everything looked OK, but then again I didn't really know what to look for. I bought the parts from Shipyard Island Marina, Inc. - Andy also thought the VST was the place to start based on the symptoms.

I did the VST service (great step-by-step instructions on line), and now the motor runs great - thanks for the advice.

Is the VST filter a 'do it yourself' job? I just found some instructions on line, and it doesn't look too difficult. I’ll also change the plugs. Any other ideas or preventative maintenance I should consider while I’m at it? Thanks

Engine ran very well from idle up to about 2400 rpm. Beyond 2400 rpm it felt like it was going to stall, but with surges of increasing speed. Additional information – using all new non-ethanol gas, the fuel filter is about one year old (but not really used) - first time the boat has been used in...

I don’t mean to hijack your thread but my tank also leaks, and the boat has been out of commission now for a very long time. Every time I think I am close to repairing it something more urgent comes up and the boat gets put on hold. I would like to at least be able to run it once in a while on...