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    Hello

    Same for me. My boat was purchased by my Dad in 1986. I could afford something bigger, faster, nicer, but I won't do it even with its limitations. I enjoy working on it as much as I enjoy fishing out of it. Not very logical, but satisfying to the core.
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    Hello

    I'm not reading any desire for recovery from anyone, including myself. :giggle:
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    89 Evinrude 90 HP V4 hard starting issue?

    I have a 1985 Evinrude 70hp, so not the exact same engine. I follow Pappy's instructions with one exception - I push the key in for about 3 seconds, then release and start the engine. Over the years I've discovered my engine seems to be prone to flooding if I push the key in too long. If I...
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    Quality 100AH Lithium LiFeP04 battery for less than $200

    I'm guessing the BMS for cranking batteries is significantly different. The cranking or dual purpose LifePO4 batteries are still high in price.
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    T-Motor mounting bracket

    Looks nice. I have a similar custom made mount on the front of my flat boat that works well.
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    closed cell foam floatation

    LOL I would love to have only one problem in my life.
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    closed cell foam floatation

    Or if you spill some everytime you refuel you could have much bigger problems!!
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    Battery Boxes OR Trays?

    That's interesting. I googled and found some on Amazon. Most seem to reference lithium ion batteries rather than lithium phosphate (LifePO4) batteries. I still believe there is much less risk with LifePO4 batteries. I'm sure there was a great deal of concern carrying a tank of gasoline when...
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    closed cell foam floatation

    I placed a couple of small strips of pink insulation board from home depot in a small jar with gasoline. It completely dissolved in a couple of days. I'd be cautious of using it for floation if in a location where fuel could spill. I'm not sure how this compares with other products used in...
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    Battery Boxes OR Trays?

    Understood. A battery case on a LifePO4 battery is a belt and suspenders and more suspenders approach because three cases would need to be breached for any leakage to occur - the cells, the battery enclosure, and the battery case. I use a battery case on my LifePO4 battery because I had it...
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    Battery Boxes OR Trays?

    There are some youtube videos that tear apart LifePO4 batteries. Inside the battery case is the BMS (Battery Management System, aka circuit board) and 6 self contained cells 2.X Volts each. Even if the cells could leak, it would leak into the battery case. I'm not sure how it would leak...
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    Fishing License

    No. I just moved states and you need to turn in your driver license from your previous state to get your new license. And you can't get a fishing license in the new state unless you have a drivers license in the new state.
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    Trolling motor rudder did good yesterday

    Agreed. I ordered one. For that price it's worth a try. There aren't many things you can buy for a boat that costs $15 to $20.
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    Trolling motor rudder did good yesterday

    Anyone is using one on a 16' boat with a 55# thrust? It appears they are recommended for smaller boats. It seems like it would be helpful on larger boats, but I wonder if there is a reason you don't see them on larger boats for reasons other than mounting problems.
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    Transducer kicking up spray

    Please report back. I have a similar problem, but haven't tried to fix it. My transducer will only work at high speeds if the water is calm. I assume it's due to the flat bottom and turbulence of the water. It's worked that way with multiple transducers, so I don't think it's a problem with...
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    Old Gas

    Many cities have hazardous waste recycling and will take old gas. I've done this before. Some recycling locations will allow you to pour old gas into their drums while others want your gas cans. You could always buy some old gas cans for a couple bucks off Facebook marketplace. At that...
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    Can the trolling motor MOTOR be removed to shorten the shaft?

    I replaced the motor housing on my minn kota riptide last year because of a damaged skeg. On minn kota, the wires at the head simply plug into the head. The shaft at the bottom is threaded for the motor housing, so you would want to cut the shaft at the head. I remember seeing a youtube video...
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    Paint Friendly Degreaser

    Very true, but impossible to tell the difference.........so you need to buy all of them.
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    Wood Floor Diagram

    I used the pink foam insulation boards from Home Depot to make some templates. I found it worked better than cardboard becaue it was more rigid and not expensive.
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    My new boat would you use this fuel tank

    You're going to paint the inside with primer? Not sure about that.
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