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Good to read that you are doing the homework. Make no mistake the video link I included is only one depicting MANY issues with Lithium in any consumer or commercial product (don't over look the problems Boeing had with B787 battery fires/overheats). Have another look at the source for more info...

No doubt you've seen the large number of fires/explosions with the more common type of Li batteries in EV's, EV cycles, home power storage and toys. That said, you have selected the safer chemistry of the LiFePo. Be sure that installation is done by knowledgeable pros and ALL charging systems...

There is a very similar comparison for the 115. The 115 rating is to cover any RPM in the desired RPM range. At peak power, at least some 115's have produced 125. Which, of course, supports rigging the boat to best performance for the particular individual use....meaning prop selection.

A note to all: some places have a limit on the footprint of docks. In our case that limit is 1000 sq-ft total for walkway+dock+any other fixed structure. Our single 24' slip dock with one FloatAir lift is near that limit. Anyway, check local regulations, if any....

Don't expect any reduction in sound from that one, maybe there is something more substantial? Also, that one appears to be secured with ball ties. Those certainly have some usefulness, just don't expect too much from them.

Power loss should be more like 3%/1000' Or, in your case, maybe 10-12%. Your low RPM indicates a larger loss. Are you confident the tach is correct? What speed are you getting (GPS would be best). Do you see any black residue in the exhaust? Could be you need some new spark plugs and fresh gas...

Wow, you need to cross reference the year of your power package with when Merc discovered and fixed the fuel cooler issue (and if your motor has one). Also although the fuel filter is likely prior to the cooler, have you checked it for debris/ water ? (Assume that has been done, just covering...

Sounds like damage inside too. Look for pieces of the motor hood in the air intake and/or damage to the air intake manifold. Our cowl controls and directs air to the intake manifold (as well as muffles sound). A clean, high quality, fix should be very possible and is an opportune time to custom...

Sad, years ago after a similar melee between Clemson and South Carolina, both universities agreed to forgo the rest of their seasons. Would expect way too money is involved for that to happen this time, but strange things did happen yesterday... Well, that and there were at least three...

Hummmm, well there is a multitude of different nav lights. That said, both the original and the upgrade LED replacements on our pontoon are held in place by under deck screws/bolts. No mounting hardware shows topside. You may find some small nuts/wing nuts on machine screws or some other, more...

I have seen what you observe any number of times on our original factory tach. The solution has always been corrosion on the connections or the mode selector on the back of the unit. We live in a humid/damp climate nearly year-round and I have had the same problem with multiple boats. For us...

A word of caution is VERY important here! NEVER use a charger for LI batteries that is not specifically designed/approved for that use! That includes those in various vehicles , boats and planes. Li battery chargers have safety circuits that chargers for other types of batteries don't have...

OK, have to speculate just a bit here. Yes the damage could be some sort of power leakage, however this has an odd look. Have the pontoons had any kink of coating (polymer, shark hide, ceramic, wax)? The reason to check is that the pics have the appearance of degradation at or just below the...

Some (most?) auto bilge pumps cycle on periodically rather triggered by the float switch or not. That is a reason to wire them through the master switch for long layups. Personally, I would prefer direct wiring and just pull the inline fuse for a lengthy storage, but certainly there are pros and...

Helene center punched us here on Lake Keowee! The worst of the rain and wind was east of here, but we got the eye of the storm followed by backside winds that were surprisingly nasty. Lots of trees down, power outages and docks torn loose. I had our dock well secured, but the double-decker from...