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    Just acquired a 170 Horizon. Assembly required.

    Flooded allows checking the water levels in ALL CELLS. That is a constant check of all cells. 1 cell becomes different ? Death is coming.
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    Prop Selection - Bayliner 175

    Even a USCG bowrider with a maximum Hp motor. Mine Stil needs 2 props. 1 for only me doing WOT and turns. 1 for 6.... 200 pound seniors on a fast cruise to a picnic. I change props at the dock in 5 minutes.
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    Prop Selection - Bayliner 175

    The only boat with only 1 prop for all running ? Is a race boat. All others have at least 2 different props.
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    Tohatsu M18d charging output

    I have forgot to charge the phones the day before. I also have a VHF handheld with me.
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    Best shallow water river boat

    For safety with son !!!!!!!!!!!! FIRST motor / row / walk and drag the boat ONLY UPSTREAM !!! Anchor up front and 1 in the back. Small enough for son to push over the side if needed. BOTH of you tied to each other AND to the boat. rigid jackets only. After walking up stream you can go down...
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    Estate sale lot of 18 - 25hp motors - Compression gauge variables.

    No bidding on the motors / tools. People are scared of our new taxes on everything. Should be a ton of boats for sale this spring. All prices.
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    Tohatsu M18d charging output

    Do not use a LIPO battery in that small boat !! LIPO chemistry batteries are the ones that burst into flames for no reason at any time. Buy a LIFEPO4 chemistry battery for use in that small boat. They are the safest battery type available. TIE the boat to you with a rope at all times. I have...
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    Just acquired a 170 Horizon. Assembly required.

    Maintenance chargers kill LOTS of good batteries. Most people never use them on their 8 year old batteries. Over charging can cause water to leave the battery.
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    Tohatsu M18d charging output

    What electrical items are on all / most of the time ? O B motor electrical amps is always at WOT rpms. You are probably right about buying a much bigger battery. (y)
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    Mercury V8 300 hp any good ?

    Maintenance records mean NOTHING The motor was beat to death by wannabe racing knuckle heads. racerone routine is best way.
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    FEETBALL Game at 6 PM EST.

    Who is favored ?
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    Best way to secure pistol in truck?

    I sure wish I was carrying. As I lay in the hospital bed.
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    12V battery system - adding ACR

    The more electronic equipment you put into the boat. The greater the chance of a bad failure happening. The simple big Main Battery Switch is all that most people can handle. All I have used for over 50 years.
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    74 Evinrude 9.9 recoil

    Any small part DROPPED onto the spaced apart dockboards ???? THen falls into the water ??? I Looked at the spring of my 30 hp recoil. NAAAHH
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    Towing a 22 foot Islander that was changed from I/O to outboard on bracket.

    I was wrong in my logic. I am mixing in data from another thread. Old guy. :)
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    Alpha outdrive stud came off with nut. Never saw this before???

    I have let the Impact Tool run for over 3 minutes and the threads came loose.
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    Can a Gen1 lower work with a Gen 2 upper outdrive application??

    I have seen several destroyed props. No damage to skeg.
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    Why would SELOC say never start the engine using the fresh water attachment.

    DIY Never said to turnoff the engine BEFORE removing water supply. Good grief.
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    Alpha outdrive stud came off with nut. Never saw this before???

    Sure hope you never snap it off or need to remove it. Been there.
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    Can a Gen1 lower work with a Gen 2 upper outdrive application??

    Skegs are useless. The whole lower unit and prop thrust steer the boat and keep it running straight. That triangle is Grandpa idea. Some useless stuff never changes.
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