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airshot
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Lithium battery - worth the expense?
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Yes they will do the job in an emergency. I have been told they don't like heavy draws like that on a regular basis. They are getting...
Apr 26, 2024
airshot
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Lithium battery - worth the expense?
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When my AGM batteries give up, I will move to the Lifepo4 batteries in my boat. Not for the start battery, not even sure about the...
Apr 26, 2024
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MikeM
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Has anyone made a homemade OB motor lift strap to hoist motor onto boat?
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Here's what I did.
Apr 26, 2024
airshot
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Is the motor height going to be an issue?
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Move that fuel tank further forward, even to the middle seat will make a big difference ! I have nothing in the rear next to the...
Apr 26, 2024
airshot
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Tin Walleye set ups
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Can't believe anyone would back troll with a 12' tinnie, yikes a short transom !! Never was a fan of back trolling anyway, but in a...
Apr 26, 2024
Pappy
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Is the motor height going to be an issue?
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Your installation is fairly typical of most (not all) production installs. Neither the boat manufacturers nor the engine manufactures...
Apr 26, 2024
Zum
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Is the motor height going to be an issue?
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Like others have mentioned, your speed is good. Getting a cheap induction tach (tiny tach or knock off) is a good investment, tells your...
Apr 26, 2024
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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...
Apr 26, 2024
flatheadsteve
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Is the motor height going to be an issue?
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20mph is moving with a 9.9 in that boat. A tachometer would tell you if and how much you could potentially change prop pitch. You can...
Apr 26, 2024
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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...
Apr 26, 2024
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Whidbeyboater
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Western W-17 Rebuild advice needed and build thread
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Anyone have any opinions on seat placement? I cut the rear hatch for my fuel storage without considering my seat placement. I want to...
Apr 26, 2024
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Crazyboat
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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...
Apr 26, 2024
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Whidbeyboater
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Western W-17 Rebuild advice needed and build thread
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The max weight on my Vin Plate is 1650 lbs but this doesn't take into consideration the weight of the hull. Just the motor, fuel, gear...
Apr 26, 2024
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POST YOUR PIC'S FISHING GALLERY.......
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We braved the steady 15mph with gust to 30mph + winds to get on some channels cats . Water still only 57 but things are heating up
Apr 26, 2024
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Still Afloat
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Tin Walleye set ups
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I’m still debating getting downriggers for the NR Mariner. Know that I’ll need them if I ever want to fish the mouth of the Columbia...
Apr 26, 2024
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