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thill
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Is the motor height going to be an issue?
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20.9 mph with a 9.9 is very good, in my book. Go fishing! USE the boat and stop worrying. AS YOU GET TIME, do a few things... 1...
Yesterday at 11:10 AM
thill
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Lithium battery - worth the expense?
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Here is an interesting update... Took the kids fishing for the first time in months. Got out there, ran downlake, found some fish...
Yesterday at 9:27 AM
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Pretty sure it's a progression thing with the manufacturing. Started out fitting into the 31 case and now able to compact things and get...
Yesterday at 9:23 AM
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Certain metals like brass react with aluminum quickly, like a year or two and it will corrode right thru. Good SS and alum will take...
Yesterday at 9:21 AM
thill
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Is the motor height going to be an issue?
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This will be different advice from most, but I would recommend that you RUN IT FIRST. Worst case, it will give you a good performance...
Tuesday at 9:15 AM
thill
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Transom bolts - what kind to use?
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Yes, 316 stainless and sealant. Not 304 or 308, but 316. It will be non-magnetic as mentioned above.
Tuesday at 8:57 AM
thill
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Does Thompson's Water Seal contain chem. harmful to Alum. ??
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I've used Thompson's for many, many years. I have never, ever seen it hurt metal. I'm very confident that is not the cause. That...
Monday at 5:58 PM
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Mounting bow plate?
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It was just a 24"x24" piece from a hardware store. It was the thickest stuff I could find locally without haven't to buy a full sheet...
Monday at 5:49 PM
thill
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I love rivet nuts - but need some way to touch up the mistakes :)
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Not sure what kind I had, heavy or light duty. Mine was indeed in thin sheet metal, and I'm not convinced that the tool that installed...
Monday at 5:48 PM
thill
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Lithium battery - worth the expense?
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I just wish they made lithium starter batteries at a price similar to the DC batteries. I would switch everything over TODAY...
Sunday at 2:59 PM
thill
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I love rivet nuts - but need some way to touch up the mistakes :)
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I hate when you install them, and then the rivnut just spins when trying to remove the bolt. ARRRGH!!!! With thicker materials, they...
Sunday at 9:03 AM
thill
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Alternative to Gluvit
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Must be nice, LQ!! Around here, a 14' jon is like gold. With gas prices so high, you pay as much for a decent tinnie as a 22'...
Sunday at 9:00 AM
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Lithium Battery Question - 50AH LiFeP04 for a 55# thrust Minn Kota?
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thill, LDUBS and CRS thanks for the info. It makes sense now.
Apr 19, 2024
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Yes, picked up three mph on my 9.9 just because of weight savings over two lead acid batts.
Apr 19, 2024
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Mid 1980’s Mercury 35 wire corrosion
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Looks like a CDI module. Those wires don't need insulating, they need to be replaced. I'd cut back the harness until I got to clean...
Apr 18, 2024
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