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    270 SLX Transducer Replacement

    That! ---- and sometimes some random number. Thanks For the PIC. I have no such tag on mine, and I would assume that they are the same part.
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    270 SLX Transducer Replacement

    Anyone Replace the Depth Finder Transducer on a 270 or 250 SLX? Anyone know the size? Thanks!
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    Dreaded Dashes displayed for Depth gauge

    Okay, so (queso? I need chips) looks like I can get a Garmin MFD/Chartplotter and a Smartcraft to Garmin Translator/ router from Mercury and do what I need to do. I just have to figure out which wires to unplug and plug. I think. Anyway 3 hours on Google and 14 YouTube Videos later, I think...
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    Dreaded Dashes displayed for Depth gauge

    Deep breath in.... 2011 270 SLX, Merc SmartCraft Gauges, DTS, Smart Tow, LCD Read out with analog speedo and tach. It's the tiny LCD Screen that has all the goodies on it: Depth, water Temp, Water PSI, Tilt, Oil Temp, pressure, etc. Last season I got the dreaded flashing Dashes for the Depth...
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    Ugly Boats

    It may be state of the "art", but it is definitely aesthetically unpleasing to look at. It looks like it's upside down or twisted or something. And I'll bet it's expensive. Really Expensive.
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    Ugly Boats

    I see a least 5 pontoon's in that picture. What is the world comin' to? and on "Tiki Island Cove" there, It looks like the 'toons are not exactly even?
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    We've been adopted...

    I think you have found yourself a good friend. When opportunity knocks, best to answer the door, let it in, and give it a good chair. It's better when they find you. Someone thought you needed a buddy.
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    smartCraft TPS sensor

    Interesting. I wouldn't think that the instruments would/could cause the engine to go into Guardian mode. I could see them throwing a code, etc. But actually taking control of the PCM and shutting the engine down sounds like a stretch. Not that it's impossible, but I would think it would be...
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    Ugly Boats

    I get that it's patriotic, but dang....
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    The big test

    Hey Phasma, Just as an aside and because I'm curious and an engineer...What is the max percentage of discharge your Gel batteries can hit before they are kaput for good? I know all batteries have a discharge rate at max output up to a Percentage of full charge, whatever that may be. Most...
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    Tried a new vinyl cleaner today

    Oh, I agree, it wasn't bad, just not very aggressive, which can be a very good thing when it comes to Vinyl. Depends on how dirty and mildewed your vinyl be. I try very hard NOT to use the cannon when the pistol will do. in all the years of boat and car ownership I have learned that Vinyl is...
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    What is this? (mine;s missing)

    Yep, walk-through windshield strap. It's a small thing, but it's an important one. First big wave/wind combo and WHAMMO. Totally uncool.
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    Tried a new vinyl cleaner today

    dvx216, I do not believe it does. They sell a companion product called Condition Sauce that has UV protectant in it. They (boatbling) recommend applying it once a month. I also tried the Vinyl Sauce and I didn't find it as effective as some others I have used, and brother, I have used a...
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    Help me identify this boat

    I believe that's a CigarNortechFomulMTXHaulsAss 1500. Complete with the Hugh Heffner Bunny Club Package with optional concealed stripper pole attachment. Comes with a matching Smoking Jacket that actually Smokes. A friend of mine's dad used to work on them back in the 70's...Or sometime when...
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    my other side job in the learning stage

    That's what happens when you do a good job, Doc. They make you do it over and over. Plus, they tell other people. As they say, "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished." All in good fun...
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