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Post by freezerfiller on Aug 12, 2023 10:53:55 GMT -6
I finally pulled the trigger and bought a new 20 hp for my son's boat after the old 15hp Evinrude power pack quit on us again. I've done the first part of the break in in a barrel and after another hour at no more than 3/4 throttle, we'll be able to open her up and get the height and trim set and see what she does. He's pretty stoked.
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Post by gnrphil on Aug 14, 2023 8:06:07 GMT -6
Awesome I bet He is stoked, let us know how she goes .
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Post by freezerfiller on Aug 14, 2023 15:14:40 GMT -6
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Post by freezerfiller on Aug 14, 2023 15:18:27 GMT -6
I'd estimate it gets about 18mpg at a cruise of 20mph. It does hit the rev limiter just before full throttle, so I might go up a pitch and keep the current prop as a spare. The electric start button is a big plus. I think I've pulled my last rope!
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985crabs
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Post by 985crabs on Aug 14, 2023 19:46:42 GMT -6
Cool little boat Freezer. What is it? Great stats on motor. Astounding, really.
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Post by freezerfiller on Aug 15, 2023 8:59:58 GMT -6
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Post by 985crabs on Aug 15, 2023 19:12:19 GMT -6
I like it!
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Post by freezerfiller on Aug 16, 2023 19:09:02 GMT -6
I'll throw in this, I bought a lifepo4 starting battery with over 400 cca. It showed up and weighed less than a pound. I was pretty concerned that it wouldn't work but it fired right up and if it holds up, I'll be sold.
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Post by freezerfiller on Aug 17, 2023 16:10:51 GMT -6
I also bought a 30ah lifepo4 battery for the trolling motor. It weighed about 4 lbs. I should push the motor for an hour at high speed and 2 hours at half speed. Not an endorsement at this point but if it does what it says, it's pretty impressive for the weight.
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Post by freezerfiller on Aug 22, 2023 17:56:48 GMT -6
Dealer recommended a 4 blade but the one he sent did not fit the splines on my motor. I picked up a hydrofoil that my brother had lying around and it really helped with the cavitation in the turns. Dropped down to 28 mph with my 150# son in the boat. Still hitting the limiter, but barely. Going up one on the pitch and calling it good!
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Post by freezerfiller on Oct 25, 2023 18:40:42 GMT -6
Well that didn't last long. Somebody came in a brand new silverado z71 and cut the lock and took it away. They had a film on the license plate that kept the cameras from reading the plates.
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Post by gnrphil on Oct 26, 2023 8:05:51 GMT -6
WOW , that's awful. can't stand a thief, I hope you had insurance.
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Post by 985crabs on Oct 26, 2023 15:53:43 GMT -6
They took the whole boat? That's disgusting. I'm so sorry to hear that. Gotta be heartbreaking for your son.
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Post by freezerfiller on Nov 1, 2023 15:23:08 GMT -6
Yep. Took it all. Insurance won't cover. Keep your eyes open please.
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Post by freezerfiller on Nov 1, 2023 15:25:54 GMT -6
worst part was his birthday was two days ago, he got a new 11p prop and some navigation lights for a boat he no longer has... At least his mom got him some jeans and a wallet!
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Post by 985crabs on Nov 2, 2023 9:03:29 GMT -6
Yep. Took it all. Insurance won't cover. Keep your eyes open please. Can you elaborate? Why would they not cover a theft? That sounds quite wrong. I hope I'm not paying premiums to the same company. Teach your son about Amendment 2 to the Constitution. |
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Post by freezerfiller on Nov 3, 2023 16:36:37 GMT -6
I didn't have insurance on the boat. Since it wasn't stolen from my home, my homeowners only covers $1500, but my deductible is 2K so I'm out of luck. I didn't have insurance on the boat because it had a crappy 15hp Evinrude on it until this year, and I neglected to upgrade it when I got the new motor.
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Post by 985crabs on Nov 8, 2023 12:43:48 GMT -6
Most unfortunate.
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