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  1. Silvertip

    E15 Gas experience

    If you look at the specs for current gas powered yard equipment (e.g., small two stroke air cooled motors) they are rated for a 50 hour life expectancy. So no matter what you burn in them they don't last. Best bet is to add a touch more "quality" oil (Stihl Ultra) and run it like you stole it.
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    Is my outboard direct fuel injected?

    Just a bit of correction here. In the mid 50's (1955) Chevy introduced the 265 V8. It was 1957 when the 283 Fuel Injected Engine appeared (283 ci/283 HP) and it was indeed mechanical. The 327 appeared later and the same mechanical fuel injection was available.
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    Electrical generation

    I checked my cpap and it requires 24 volts DC and has a special DC plug. So unless you carry two deep cycle batteries connected in series the direct operation from battery power is out of the question and solar charging two big deep cycles also means more solar panel size/capacity is required...
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    Electrical generation

    It may be you don't need solar OR a generator. Check your CPAP documentation and see what the current consumption is. If the unit is powered from a 120/12 volt converter (the power supply brick as they are often referred as), your CPAP can be powered directly from a 12V deep cycle battery...
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    Electric Fuel pump conversion

    If you had a starter solenoid with an "R" terminal that would serve the same function as a separate "prime" switch that feeds power to the pump prior to starting. The "R" terminal used to be used for a ballast resistor connection on old ignition system vehicles but electronics have eliminated...
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    Electrical generation

    The documentation like that for most generators says not to operate it in enclosed spaces without proper ventilation. I do not use it on a boat. Emergency use at home, power where I need it when AC power is not available. I did not and do not recommend it's use on a boat. My thought is that...
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    Just bought this pontoon from dealer, got home with no straps on back !

    Big ones!!!!
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    Hallo, i am new here and come from germany

    Willkommen in diesem Forum Rainer. Können wir Ihnen bei Ihrem Projekt behilflich sein? Von 1962 bis 1963 war ich in Zweibrücken stationiert und diente in den USA.Luftwaffe. Translation is: Welcome to this forum Rainer. Can we help you with your project. I was stationed in Zweibrucken...
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    Trolling motor recommendations

    Troller size can depend a bit on how much room you have for batteries. a 112# Minnkota requires 36V for operation so you will need space for three deep cycle/lithium batteries connected in series. Whether you need 112# would also depend on the bodies of water you frequent. Rivers and fast...
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    Electrical generation

    I have a 1500 watt inverter generator that came from Walmart and delivered to my door for $299. Works great. I use it to charge big LiPo batteries where AC power is not available. It's light weight (about 45#) and quite quiet. Yes - using it on a boat can be an issue if ventilation is not...
  11. Silvertip

    Gauge cluster no power

    Because a gauge has +12 to each one does not mean the gauge the gauge should work. If those gauges do not have a corresponding ground connection they won't work either. Very often it is a ground connection issue rather than lack of 12 volts. Here is a generic diagram that should help.
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    Electrical generation

    How high is up is the only response one can make to very vague questions. Responses to certain technical questions require submission of technical data on which one can provide a reasonable answer. Look at it this way. Someone asking how much it costs to drive across country involves many...
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    Just bought this pontoon from dealer, got home with no straps on back !

    I used to have a bunch of photo's to post here regarding what happens in emergency or sudden moves when loads (like boats) are not secured. Unfortunately I no longer have those photos but my favorite was a RAM pickup with 20+ long cruiser sitting nicely in the pickup bed with the bow on top of...
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    Correct sizing of trailer to boat?

    I should have included that the engine mounting height is not just a skeg clearance issue as proper engine height can also optimize performance.
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    I need help selecting a prop.

    Other essentials being 1) lightly loaded, 2) heavily loaded, 3) cruise, hole shot/top end desired performance. #3 does not mean neck breaking hole shot with oh my gosh top end because that prop doesn't exist unless it has variable pitch and engines have the power to spin it. So I suggest we...
  16. Silvertip

    How much is my Trailer worth??

    Check the area marinas/boat dealers "used trailer" prices to get an idea. What it's worth in one part of the country can be very different than in another. Price it at whatever makes you happy. If there are no takers, you are priced to high or there is not market. If it sells in 20 minutes...
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    Correct sizing of trailer to boat?

    Trailer looks fine. What does not look right is the height at which the motor is mounted. The Cavitation plate on the motor should be flush with the bottom of the boat. It appears to be an inch or so too low. This would also gain a bit of height between the skeg and ground when towing...
  18. Silvertip

    Launching/retrieving with FWD

    Here is my take after 66 years of towing with nearly every car, SUV & pickup. Living in Minnesota we deal with snotty boat ramps and slippery/icy roads so 4WD/AWD is the norm. However, the absolute worst vehicle for towing is a front wheel drive when traction becomes an issue. If front wheel...
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    Stable Fishing Boat for a Big Man

    As I got up in years and my wife developed bad knees we sold our prized Alumacraft side console and bought a 20 foot pontoon configured for fishing. Had fishing chairs at each of the four corners. Mounted a troller on the bow and it worked out great for us. Very stable, comfortable and no...
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    first time boat

    It has been some time since I last posted but it's good to be back. Buying your first boat is sort of like asking us what sort of girl you should look for if you happen to be looking for a wife. To put this in perspective, Cruising and Fishing are two very separate capabilities so you must put...
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