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05-12-2020, 06:42 AM | #1 | |
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This is really the only safe way to do the initial 10min break-in. The additional break-in period will be done in the big bay with a bait tank full of chovies slow trolling for butts. |
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05-12-2020, 06:54 AM | #2 | |
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05-12-2020, 07:59 AM | #3 |
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It takes way longer than the 10-15 minutes of mostly idling the engine to make the water temp in the trash can get high enough to worry about. When I ran mine I checked the water temp in the trash can which was mostly full of rain water as well as the water outlet on the engine. that allowed me to see how warm the engine temp was getting and was surprised it only got warm after a minutes of running. Those little 6hp 4 strokes sound so nice and at idle they are so quiet. It's going to be great to be able to slow troll at a fast idle and have the right kind of action on the jig and not be disturbed by a loud engine. So SWEET I can't wait. As soon as the Solo shipment comes in, I'll be busy for a few days rigging. I already have almost everything I intend to install combinations of the electronics I use on my Hobie Revo 13 and the Rocket Launcher Rod holder I love that have been used on several of my kayaks, my Lowrance 7TI downscan FF, plumb the live well and instal a couple extra hatches, gear tracks and rod holder mounts, rod holders, seat and the decking mat than I have to cut to the fit I want. I love this project and it going to be a blast to use when finished.
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05-13-2020, 03:05 PM | #4 |
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How dependable are those Tohatsu outboards?
Anyone have one for any length of time? One engine on a very small boat. Paddling home from 10 miles out would suck or be impossible depending on the conditions. Are you planning on getting a trailer? |
05-13-2020, 04:44 PM | #5 | |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Westminster
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It’s really simple. You got a boat. You buy sea tow. Suck it up and do it. Just like AAA. Not as fast but one use will cover a few years of payments. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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05-18-2020, 07:35 AM | #6 | |
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Epirb and Tow assist for sure! But these little Tohatsu are as sold as it gets, as long as you're not slacking on your maintenance, such as flushing after every use, burning the fuel out of the carb, following break-in diagram correctly, etc. Actually just installed this Tachometer which shows RPMs and tracks hours, super easy install, no fusing wires or any of that, simple 4x wraps around the spark plug wire and your done. https://youtu.be/ICv3AeeSZ00 Last edited by NICKWORN; 05-18-2020 at 07:41 AM. |
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05-18-2020, 07:37 AM | #7 |
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Also added this attachment to make the flushing easier after late nights of lobster hooping.
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05-18-2020, 07:40 AM | #8 |
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And cart is fully completed and 100% functional!
That's my buddies OB, newer model (rudder system sucks). I had to get out on the water somehow and he came through. Tons of Spottie action Sunday in the big bay but no Halibuts wanted to play. |
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