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    aluminum wheels stuck to hub

    Only problem was the wheel was flat! But I have heard of that before.
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    Chainsaw cutting lube in a pinch

    For what its worth, I tried using veg oil one time. I found that it got too thick and dried on the chain between uses, to the point of practically seizing up the chain. Back to used motor oil for me.
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    aluminum wheels stuck to hub

    I had a flat yesterday on an old dirt road. The rear tire an my f150. The tire was very hard to get off. I eventually had to get a big rock and repeatedly beat it against the rim. This tire had been on there for a few years. I know people put grease on there when changing tires, as do I, but you...
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    Minn Kota enduro max 50

    Received my 100ah Lifepo4 battery and charger this week and the transom attachment as well. Trouting season don't open here until May15, so time will tell. I think it will be fine, esp as the lithium batteries can be run down much lower then lead/acid batteries and only half the weight.
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    I'm stuck

    I agree with Scott. Cut all that big box stuff off, however I would just put a regular hitch back on and skip the brakes altogether. The boat you mentioned shouldn't be all that heavy. If the whole trailer is in the same shape as that hitch, I would be looking for a new trailer. A double axle...
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    OK I’ve had enough.

    I thought I was the only one who did that!
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    Mariner 4 Motor and Battery Question

    Yeah, I was thinking a 50 was maybe overkill, but I'll probably be getting 12ft aluminum boat in the next few years so wanted something I could continue to use in the future. Also, I've never had or used a trolling motor before so its all new to me. As for the battery, I know its a roll of the...
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    Mariner 4 Motor and Battery Question

    I have a minn kota max 50 ordered, not arrived yet, for an excursion 4 I have. I am planning on ordering a cheapish100ah LIFePo4 battery to use with it. They are only half the weight and apparently last much longer and you can run them down much lower then a lead/acid battery. They can be had...
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    Minn Kota enduro max 50

    Anybody using lithuim batteries to power these? I was looking at cheap LiFePo4 batteries on amazon, they look really good for the price, but you really got to wonder what you are getting compared to the claims.
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    Hybrid Vehicles

    Maybe AI will figure out a way to teleport us around!
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    Hybrid Vehicles

    I never heard of nuclear transportation. other then in a sub or aircraft carrier?
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    Hybrid Vehicles

    There is a big project here where I live that is just getting all the permits in place that proposes to produce ammonium from wind energy. It would use some power from the grid when wind isn't sufficient (rare around here). The grid here is mostly hydro so the environmental factor isn't much.
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    Boating with small children ( Toddlers ) Best Life Vest.

    Not if the baby is jolted from its seat and hits its head.
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    Hybrid Vehicles

    There are pro's and con's to both types of cars. I'm sure the environmental scientists have looked at the total CO2 cost of both EV's and ICE vehicles and I'd be surprised if ICE wins. Personally I think there will soon be ICE vehicles that run on ammonia. That seems like the most promising...
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    Intex Inflatable Wood Floor Modification

    Half inch would be lots thick. I made a floor for my Seahawk 4 last year from 1/2 inch OSB and have no complaints. Keep in mind that the inflated floor is supporting the wooden floor when in water. Not sure about the folding part. I put pipe insulation secured with zip ties around the edges to...
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    Boating with small children ( Toddlers ) Best Life Vest.

    Personally, I wouldn't dream of taking a four month old on a boat. Sudden stop from hitting a submerged object, someone elses wake, or fire or some other emergency on board. Too dangerous IMO. I'd wait until they were at least 2 or so. I have a grandson who is three and his mom still won't let...
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    Minn Kota enduro max 50

    Yeah, I was looking at lithium batteries but they are quite expensive. I've never had a trolling motor before so I have no clue really! Small ponds and not full throttle, just trolling.
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    Minn Kota enduro max 50

    Its an intex seamax4 inflatable. Usually just me in it. I've read that a 100ah battery should do nearly all day? Trolling mostly. Longest I would be using it is maybe 4 hours.
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    Minn Kota enduro max 50

    Just ordered this. Wondering what battery would be good. seems 100ah deep cycle is what I'm looking for?
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    Just a reminder that summer will be here soon...

    Meanwhile in my corner of the world, this was the view from my back door yesterday morning after 80cm of new snow.......
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