Recent content by FuzzyGrub

Years ago, was in the remote woods of ON Canada, with a rental suburban. The gauge indicated that it wasn’t charging. Thought we were going to be stranded. Turned out to be my first encounter with a “smart” alternator.

I read that the additional battery tariff will start sometime in 2024. No specific date.

I have that motor, and use to have the tiller control. I haven’t seen it in years, but will take a look, when I can.

From FedEx tracking, the batteries will be at my house today! I won’t see them until Monday. I’ll start a separate thread on testing them.

At nearly $1000, I’d be staying with LA batteries.

I'm not sure which LiFePO4 mfgs are in the USA, if any. I do plan to test each battery with a full discharge test to verify the Ah is within the ballpark. I did this with my FF battery. The first brand failed, second was fine.

Apparently, the current tariff is 25% being increased to 50%. While not 100% clear, it sounds like LiFePO4 are on the list, because it was mentioned that Ford uses them in some trucks and mustangs. Also, some Tesla 3's.

With the newly announced 50% tariff on Li batteries, I went ahead and ordered two of the TimeUSB 100ah Pro batteries. $414 - $25 (Pro6 Discount Code) direct from TimeUSB. Free shipping. Thx Thill for your recommendations.

I might have jumped the gun, but just ordered two 100AH TimeUSB Pro batteries direct from them. $414 - $25 (Pro6 discount code). Thx Thill for the recommendation. PS: They are also raising the aluminum tariff, but not clear to me me by how much. It will drive new boat cost higher and...

Maybe its time to quickly grab a couple?

If it doesn't use flow thru hubs, get some bearing buddys,

IMO: If the 12’s have sufficient load capacity, wait until they need replacing. Then decide. Keep them inflated to the correct level. I never have worn a trailer tire out, and have some 12C. Sidewall cracking on aged tires, is was usually cause the need for replacing.

FWIW: I would not raise the floor 4" for the gas tank. That can be a significant COG change. Is there a lower profile plastic tank that will suffice? I think the aluminum would promote more water condensation, too. Was the OEM a couple of portable tanks?

I like the specs of the Tohatsu 9.9HP. It has one hundred cc more displacement (over 50% more) than the 9.8HP and looks to be the same block as the 15HP. It will have more torque to get on plane than the 9.8HP. If it is a lifting issue, and you are planning to be installing/removing the motor...

Most 15hp’s are “tuned” 10hp motors. A larger carb, different exhaust, ICM etc. They will usually have the same/similar torque for getting on plane, but the 15 will be able to achieve higher rpm’s, ie top speed. A 10hp is usually plenty for a 12’ boat and sounds like that is the max...