Redlos

re: Outboard oil change - plug vs extraction

Posted by Redlos on 5/19/25 at 5:05 pm

I use an extractor…but have also used it my first time and then removed bolt to see how much I’m able to extract. Only had one vehicle that left what I felt was “too much” residual oil.

re: Another bay boat thread…

Posted by Redlos on 5/15/25 at 10:03 pm

I have an early Gen 1 Nautic Star, it’s a decent hull. My buddy got a Skeeter bay boat and I’m a liitle jealous…it’s a heavier hull but is very impressive.

re: Fourchon/GI water conditions

Posted by Redlos on 5/8/25 at 5:08 pm

Appreciate it and I have that bookmarked…was hoping to connect with someone on island.

Thinking about making a morning trip to Fourchon/GI area….anybody down there and can comment on water levels and clarity? Afraid it’s gonna be too high and super dirty with all the rain we’ve had…TIA.

re: Best brands for car speaker systems

Posted by Redlos on 5/3/25 at 11:44 am

Same here, love the Williston audio stuff. Just bought a Nakamichi amp I saw he dyno’d and was 800w. Bought off woot.com for $40…no plans for it tbh.

re: Brown stain on boat hull - best way to remove?

Posted by Redlos on 5/1/25 at 6:17 am

Booyah hull cleaner, won’t strip off the wax like Starbrite. I buy a spray bottle and gallon size to refill. Have to use after every use (gel coat stains easy) it hasn’t messed with my ceramic coating.

re: Troll Motor Wire

Posted by Redlos on 4/15/25 at 7:24 pm

Front 2 Back

re: Have you ever almost died?

Posted by Redlos on 4/10/25 at 10:50 am

About a decade ago had DVT in my calf for a week (thought it was a pulled muscle), one day, calf pain is gone but having trouble breathing, +120 pulse. Call itself friend and she said get to ER ASAP.

Go to ER, multiple pulmonary embolism’s, doc said ai had a saddle embolism (aka widow maker) and am a 1% to be alive.

Never figure out why I clotted up, had another 4 years later in other leg and have been in blood thinners ever since.

re: Need recommendations for a good pair of running shoes.

Posted by Redlos on 4/8/25 at 4:45 pm

Brooks Ghost ftw

re: Saying good-bye to Women's month, doing what they love the most - NSFW

Posted by Redlos on 3/28/25 at 11:48 am

New pussy can’t read…..New pussy is illiterate!!!

re: SPF Fishing Shirts

Posted by Redlos on 3/28/25 at 7:54 am

Stats are scary, I shave my head so most worried about long term impacts….don't really like wearing hats but always try on the water (or a bandana). Luckily got some Honduran genes in me so I brown up…couldn’t imagine being fair skinned or a ginger and like to boat/fish as much as I do.

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re: Determining Value of a Bay Boat?

Posted by Redlos on 3/19/25 at 7:00 am

I’d start at $25K, does he know how many hours on the F225? Most of his value is in the engine and trailer. I have a Yamaha YDS and can tell him the hours and engine details if he’s near BR. Good luck….I have the same boat but a F250 and 1 year newer, have it valued at $35K based on condition and accessories.

re: Determining Value of a Bay Boat?

Posted by Redlos on 3/19/25 at 6:28 am

Many factors you haven’t provided…2 or 4 stroke, aluminum or galvanized trailer, condition of seats/gel coat, electronics, trolling motor, power pole, etc. could be $8K - $28K

re: Calling OT shoe experts... need a good trade show shoe

Posted by Redlos on 3/18/25 at 6:39 pm

Get some good inserts and toss the OEM ones…May need to upsize 1/2 for comfort

re: Small To Medium Sized Ice Maker

Posted by Redlos on 3/12/25 at 11:01 pm

Hoshizaki has a stainless steel ice panel, Manitowac has tin which over time wears out. Buy once cry once

re: 2014 Tacoma AC is Out

Posted by Redlos on 3/11/25 at 2:14 pm

Is the compressor clutch engaging? Have you put any gauges on it? Worth getting some of these HF gauges

re: Marine Electronics Repair

Posted by Redlos on 2/24/25 at 5:07 am

Try a hard reset?

Lowrance hard reset

re: Headlight bulb recommendations for my truck?

Posted by Redlos on 2/20/25 at 6:23 am

Jack explained it really well…I will only add the experience with my wife’s old and current 4Runner (my Tundra has white LEDs and they are awesome).

2006 4Runner had halogens and they weren’t great. I ended up doing a slight mod (trimming plastic on bulb) and installed the high beam bulb in the low beam location, definitely helped.

2018 4Runner…installed LED Morimoto units, wife is thrilled as they look and work so much better than stock. They are expensive but “buy once, cry once is my motto”.

re: Portable air compressor for vehicle

Posted by Redlos on 2/17/25 at 7:52 pm

I’ve been using the Kobalt one (shaped like an X) for about 4 years. Runs in AC or DC, auto set/shutoff. Thinks it’s about $80