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  1. bruceb58

    LiFePO Batteries ???

    The max current you can charge each battery is 20% of each battery's capacity(20A each). Apparently, it's because LiTime uses fairly low grade cells in their batteries. The BMS rating is a lot higher than the battery itself since the FETs are in the same path for both charging and discharge and...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Thought the Xantrex can output 100A for charging. That will be WAY too much for these batteries.
  3. bruceb58

    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Didn't know you were going to use LiTime. They have a spec that would keep me from buying them. They recommend a max charge current of 0.2C which means you shouldn't go over 40A with the two of them combined. If you aren't going to go over 40A, then they will be fine...
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    Bunk Boards or Guide Poles?

    Pictures?
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    Bunk Boards or Guide Poles?

    Kinda funny you would want to use aluminum electrical pipe for a side pole unless it was a small rowboat.
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    Cut or replace?

    You can't turn a box tube into a C channel by cutting it.
  7. bruceb58

    Solas Amita vs OEM (Yamaha)?

    Last I looked, those Enertia props are not made for a Bravo 3...so no...would never buy them. I wouldn't buy a stainless prop for a 90HP Mercury outboard on a pontoon boat either. When was the last time you actually set eyes on a Solas stainless prop? What are you running? Boat? Engine...
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    Sacrificial Aluminum Prop

    Aluminum version of the F series for DPS drives.
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    Solas Amita vs OEM (Yamaha)?

    Well....I have seen them sitting side by side. Just by doing that you can see the quality difference. I have used both brands in stainless on my 26' Cobalt. I have used both brands in aluminum on my pontoon boat.
  10. bruceb58

    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    https://www.amazon.com/SENCTRL-Glycerin-Liquid-Pressure-Stainless/dp/B0BC8DWCNP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=F992M38TGKG8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KNA5UJzX5yCB--HWfXBToUCJwjdaS3VN5XHuQXt6iP3NK7elNs87uRY8qm6kfjDqE_D3_1TZI222VNd0guzHoRdNJD42hiGwlGz1QAFGd3iyPu2Dta8ql9Pj-x0QyGoVPktjCIKaTs41M3q5eYLncyFtc7DsfEkPmqsavf2Srdm...
  11. bruceb58

    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    To me, buying a tool to make my life easier is priceless. I also figure, the money I spend on tools is basically free vs having someone else work on it so the cost of the tool becomes pretty insignificant over time.
  12. bruceb58

    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    I know what it goes up to...you want a gauge that goes up to 30 PSI so that the pressure you are interested on is right in the middle of the gauge capabilities.
  13. bruceb58

    Solas Amita vs OEM (Yamaha)?

    Yes I am. Cobalt dealers in CA are putting Solas props on their brand new boats going out the door. These are $200K+ boats! I just bought a new set of duo props for my Cobalt since I wanted to go up 1" of pitch. I did not even consider going with Mercury...I bought another Solas. If you are...
  14. bruceb58

    Sacrificial Aluminum Prop

    See what your WOT RPM is with your D5 props and report back. That will tell you the whole story
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    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    I decided against making my own. Just bought the professional tools from Stevens. I know people that mess around with their DIY setup WAY too much. I just want an accurate tool that works every time. You definitely want a gauge that has a midpoint pressure of around 15 PSI so you can actually...
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    Solas Amita vs OEM (Yamaha)?

    I beg to differ. Solas props are WAY higher quality than any Mercury prop. I use Solas props on my Bravo 3 and my 90HP Mercury outboard exclusively. Valley Propellor in California swears by them and he is one of the largest distributor of props to OEM boat dealers on the west coast. He showed...
  17. bruceb58

    Leaf Spring Placement

    Personally, I hate those types of springs. Was close to modifying my spring setup on my old trailer to shackles but sold it before I had a chance.
  18. bruceb58

    Tires…

    For the longest time, I was towing a tandem axle pontoon boat with 3 radials and a bias ply. I didn't even know I had that combo for the longest time. Of course the pontoon was light and probably could have been towed on a single axle trailer with the same sized tires.
  19. bruceb58

    Tires…

    Not going to matter one bit....even if you had just replaced one tire as long as its the same type bias/radial
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    What thinketh the membership here..... Useful or just hype

    Have your wife drive it on!
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