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    Why not use a common ground?

    I’m new to wiring boats, but have done a fair amount of automotive wiring to include a complete re wire of my 67 mustang. Why does it seem like nobody wires their boats using a common ground for multiple circuits? I recently moved my 12v battery up to the front of my 16’ express using 6g...
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    Mounting my Merc 60/40 Jet

    Just got a lightly used Mercury 60/40 Jet for my 16’ Express. It has a 21” transom and I will have to raise the motor up to the lowest mounting hole to get the intake at the correct level. I have to seal and cover the two mounting holes from the previous motor, and account for the small lip...
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    Mounting help for Mercury 60/40 Jet

    I am going on a road trip to pick up a used Mercury 40hp Jet Motor. I would like to at least temporarily mount it to my boat to test run and for the ride home. Does anyone know where I can find a mounting template for a Mercury 60/40 motor? Also, does anyone know what size bolts I should...
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    Top or side mount controls?

    Can’t find anything close to the center console I want that will work with my 16’ Express, so I have decided to build my own. Since I am moving from tiller to a front center console, I have to source both steering and motor controls. I am planning to order a new motor and controls. At this...
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    New Jet Motor advice for 16’ Xpress

    I have a 16’ Xpress that seems wider than most Jons at around 75” wide ad the back. It has been running great with a 25hp Mercury 2 cycle, but much of the river near my property is virtually inaccessible. Unless the review is way up, there are several places where we have less than 1’ depth and...
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