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    Mystery Parts

    Pic number one looks like the mount for a type of rod holder I have seen where the holder is a pipe with the end flattened to fit into that slotted area.
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    How does engine cc impact performance?

    Yes……the higher pitch can add top end but slows acceleration and may stop you from achieving hole shot. When pulling tubes or skis you want to lower pitch to keep rpm’s up and be able to plane with the added weight.
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    Why blur out reg. numbers?

    Only law enforcement and motor vehicle employees can run your registrations or plates and even they are subject to oversight when they do. That being said, in todays world of people taking offense over just about anything, it’s best to not give too many details about who you are online. I would...
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    Battery Terminals

    If you are tightening to the point of needing tools, then why bother using a wing nut?
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    Lithium Battery Question - 50AH LiFeP04 for a 55# thrust Minn Kota?

    I wasn’t aware of that one…….That’s a good buy.
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    Prop 60 hp merc

    Stainless props tend to have more cupping than their aluminum counterparts…….so they hang on a little better at higher trim levels and provide bette grip in fast tight turns. with a 60hp you won’t notice much difference………..as you go up in hp it’s more significant.
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    Lithium Battery Question - 50AH LiFeP04 for a 55# thrust Minn Kota?

    It’s not really the warranty bringing in that price. It’s the dual purpose that makes that Dakota 135 ah special. These other brands discussed here including the Vmax I bought can not crank a starter. As a deep cycle the Dakota has all the updated features including battery heating for...
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    Studebaker No. 1 Found

    What a find……….Im not sure I would be able to part with that.
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    Adding seat mount to alumacraft Jon

    I made backer plates from Kings Starboard. I drilled holes where the swivel would be and put nylock tee nuts on the underside. I then used self tapping screws with some marine LocTite to mount the backer board to the bench. Mounted my swivels over the tee nuts. Came out pretty good and has held...
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    Lithium Battery Question - 50AH LiFeP04 for a 55# thrust Minn Kota?

    I think these batteries are bad luck. Since I got mine it has been raining every moment that I’m not working.
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    Terrible Torque steer

    If your motor sits too low in the water then you will also pick up tons of torque steer from dragging the plate in the water. Try raising the motor a little so your plate is just at the surface while at WOT.
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    Prop

    Without power trim you will never have optimum speed, rpm, and trim for all scenarios. Most boats achieve WOT optimum rpm by using the power trim while under way. If you left the trim at that setting and stopped the boat, then tried to get back up without trimming down, you would never get on...
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    1436 with 15hp Johnson speed questions

    I had a 13 ft v hull aluminum with a 15 hp 4 stroke Yamaha tiller that would hit 28 + mph. My Tohatsu 9.8 would do almost as well………It’s all about having the right prop, rpm, and engine height…..Not to mention that each boat and how you load/balance it is different. If you want to dial it in for...
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    Lithium Battery Question - 50AH LiFeP04 for a 55# thrust Minn Kota?

    I normally kill an AGM in about 5 years…If my Lithium last that long, at the current pricing, worst case is breaking even but with reduced weight and faster charging. Still sounds good to me.
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