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mike_i replied to the thread Cross country trailering advice/tips.

Verify the speed limits, in Ca it's "technically" only 55. Maybe different in the states you'll be traveling thru. Do you have a towing...

Apr 9, 2025
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mike_i replied to the thread Topped off battery with Distilled water....Why not with battery acid???? Opinions???.

Yup, I agree with all of the above. If you have a constant trickle charger on the battery it can boil off the water too.

Apr 9, 2025
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mike_i replied to the thread swap a microwave for a larger refrigerator.

How would the power requirements be affected with any change?

Apr 4, 2025
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mike_i replied to the thread Anodes for Yamaha outboard...Zinc or Aluminum?.

I'd stay with zinc.

Mar 27, 2025
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mike_i replied to the thread Rubberized or Epoxy undercarriage roll on for salt water trailer?.

My twenty something year old galvanized trailer is only used in saltwater. I do rinse it very good with freshwater after every use. I...
Mar 6, 2025
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mike_i replied to the thread IBOATS site no longer has annoying garbage all over it !!!.

same here.

Mar 2, 2025
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mike_i replied to the thread Boat Battery Questions - Cranking.

I installed two group 27 Interstate batteries in my boat several years ago bought from Costco because of their return policy. After a...

Feb 25, 2025
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mike_i replied to the thread Outboard ran without water for about five minutes.

That makes sense. I only run my motor while I'm cleaning the rest of my boat and within sight of the motor/trashcan and run it no more...

Feb 10, 2025
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mike_i replied to the thread Outboard ran without water for about five minutes.

Why would you say that? I've been flushing my F150 in a 96 gal trash can for years and did the same with my old 175 2 stroke with no issues.

Feb 9, 2025
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mike_i replied to the thread Rotate Impeller on Occasion.

This is what a mechanic told me many years ago. He also said it keeps the impeller from drying out.

Jan 29, 2025
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mike_i replied to the thread Outboard ran without water for about five minutes.

One thing to remember when running the motor in some kind of container, I use a 96 gal trash can, is to not let it run too long. After...

Jan 25, 2025

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