Recent content by thill

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 baseline. Why do I recommend this? I had one that was very similar, with either a 9.9 or a 15 HP. It sat exactly as yours did. I put blocks under it, and...

Yes, 316 stainless and sealant. Not 304 or 308, but 316. It will be non-magnetic as mentioned above.

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 being said, if you put wet carpet over aluminum, the water trapped in between may eventually cause corrosion. If it is saltwater trapped in there, it will...

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 them was that great. Looked basically like a pop-rivet gun. The whole kit, with a variety of rivnuts and dies for them cost maybe $35, if I recall...

I just wish they made lithium starter batteries at a price similar to the DC batteries. I would switch everything over TODAY. Actually, with TimeUSB, the answer is YES. They are awesome in the customer service department. That's the reason I am recommending them so much. Lithium Hub sounds...

I hate when you install them, and then the rivnut just spins when trying to remove the bolt. ARRRGH!!!! With thicker materials, they work better, but I always GREASE any bolts I screw into Rivnuts. Otherwise, they lock up and you end up with worse problems. In the end, I generally use pop...

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' walkaround cabin boat. It's crazy. I need to visit where you are.

Black Friday and Christmas deals are by far the best of the year. You miss them, and you have to wait months to get the deals again.

A lead battery of 105 AH is down to 10V about halfway through the AH. Depending on what you are running, that may be okay, or maybe not. A LiFeP04 battery will stay at over 12V until it gives the full AH. So, depending on what your current draw is, yes, it may outperform the lead acid...

Sounds like a broken wire in the harness. You may need to run a dedicated ground to the control box. If you have ground in the console, it only needs to go from there. Will work just as well as replacing the entire harness. Of course, you can try to find where the wire is broken. Do a...

Because I do marine installations, adding a stereo is no big deal. That being said, I really like some of these BT systems! In a tin boat, this may be a superior way to carry your tunes with you. Plus, you can use it in many situations, not just in the boat. Nice!

Now THAT is an interesting concept. I could fabricate something like that. The steering wheel and cable wouldn't change, so you could use it when stowed. Interesting concept!

For what it's worth, I've done VERY, VERY well, looking for typos when searching for my next project boat. "John" has served me well, now I'm going to start looking for "Joan" too. Typos often get zero attention, as they don't show up in searches. I've found awesome deals, and people...

...and Ldubs was never heard from again...:p