You do a great job with your videos. At 13.33 into this one when your thinking and leave the video on, I cracked up. It's those little things that make your videos different than all the others. Your sound is always of exceptional quality. And you don't blow our eardrums out with loud intro music. Keep them coming. You should have way more subs. They will eventually show up.
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug, I appreciate the feedback and support!
@joeschmoe1301
Жыл бұрын
This is THEE BEST 9.9 outboard channel on KZitem period.
@DudeLetsFish
Жыл бұрын
Thanks my man!!!
@jonbbidwell
3 жыл бұрын
Go with the lithium batteries, ditch what you don't need. Only load the boat with what you need and reprop the motor. 9.9 hp motors come with a prop that's set up for high thrust low speed for pushing larger boats around. They are set up to be trolling motors for larger boats.
@martywilhelm9700
2 жыл бұрын
Great videos. I run a big AGM battery and a led acid battery on my Tin boat but on my Old town AP120 kayak I use a Dakota lithium 100 amp hour battery . I really like the lithium batteries but you just can’t justify the cost in the boat.
@davesolty1902
Жыл бұрын
I can tell by the the sound you need to take 1-2inch of pitch of the motor as it isn’t even in the bottom of the RPM range that it needs to be! Get the RPM up to where it makes HP 💯👍🏼👌🏼
@DudeLetsFish
Жыл бұрын
That motor is gone now, time to tweak on my 25hp👍🏼
@davesolty1902
Жыл бұрын
@@DudeLetsFish Get the rpm on your new motor to where it needs to be and you will always be happier! Always prop on the high side (higher RPM) as boats only ever get heavier 💯👍🏼👌🏼🇦🇺
@claysaroundtown
Жыл бұрын
My 14 ft deep v all welded is heavy with a 25 hp but like a 10 pitch best will soon have a 4 blade 10 pitch
@Twilightzoneisreal
16 күн бұрын
Good experiment. I learned something.
@DudeLetsFish
14 күн бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@camhester4251
3 жыл бұрын
a higher pitch prop will give you more speed but it won't get out of the hole very good , my 40 came with a 14 pitch but i put a 16 pitch SS prop on and went faster but took a little longer to get on top the water
@craigweis6576
2 жыл бұрын
The 9.9 Merc 4 cycles have an accelerator pump, and each twist of the throttle floods the engine with a shot of gasoline. Don't flood the engine, with or without the engine running.
@areddfishing7473
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly in John boats I don’t see the difference. John boats are suppose to be budget boats you feel me. But this video is awesome with the info keep it up man
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly and thank you 🙏
@bcallisjr
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Great video my brother! Really would have liked to see you pick up the trash on video!! Could have used a small 12v game cam battery to keep electronics running for the test. A different prop is about the only thing you can change without getting real serious, but as always you lose something. Speed vs Hole Shot. If you seriously want more speed, you really need to gut the boat and go back with much lighter material, aluminum vs wood. What is your top speed on just the trolling motor? You should do some electric only tournaments. Some real sticks in them though. I fish one, some smaller water, but fun. Got an open memorial tournament for Alan Spencer who passed last year on Chickahominy Lake June 5th, you can use the gas for that one. Come on up and join us. Be a fun time!!
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
Oh I got that monster can that was floating, prolly still in my boat!! 🤪
@Unkdrefinest
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video 🤙🏾
@chadbosko8935
2 жыл бұрын
You mentioned putting the batteries in the front, i had a 5 honda on my 16ft lund, yes i know too small. I had my huge deep cycle and car battery and gas tank in the back and the front of boat was a bit higher and not moving good. I put both batteries and tank in the front and it was flying at 7mph i didn,t check before i moved the weight but the boat was perfectly level and that made all the difference, just traded the 5 for a 9.9 yesterday, brand new i,ll get back here after its broke in and i,ll let u guys know what the top speed is with the 9 9. Comparison. UPDATE. Hey i broke in the 9.9 and for anybody who is thinking of this upgrade the 9.9 went 2 times as fast just flying at that speed, 14mph, not fast enough for me next step im going to upgrade prop from 4 blade 9.25 x 7 to a higher pitch with a 3 blade, stay tuned for the outcome
@DudeLetsFish
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Let us know!
@nickstone1905
2 жыл бұрын
Damm that's crazy I understand all the weight so ik it slows it down alottt but I got 12ft with 6hp and push me 16-17 mph I trying save this morning for my 12ft
@tuffr2
10 күн бұрын
As you know the lighter the boat the faster you will go.
@jamesstewart5371
Жыл бұрын
I had problems with fuel starvation on my 8 hp mercury 4 stroke it turned out the grey fuel line inner core was disintegrating due to ethanol in the fuel.
@claysaroundtown
Жыл бұрын
Would love to put a 9.9 on my 12 alumacraft build have vids on KZitem with a 2.5. Gets 5 mph but that’s my kayak motor
@Stefatabor
Жыл бұрын
I have the same engine the whole set weighs 450 kg and the maximum speed is 15 km / h i.e. 9 miles per hour
@fishingfitzgeralds9493
3 жыл бұрын
I have the same motor on a Princecraft Ungava 12 ft.. i was getting just over 16mph then put on a CMC-35 power tilt.. getsup to 20 Mph
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
Whaaaa? Fo real?
@gregorymasincup1798
Жыл бұрын
How about one deep cycle battery that's what I had before my 18 ft bass boat and it ran everything including an electric anchor I had my Jon boat the works even a boat radio for when the fish wasn't biting and it was tattaly amazing little 4 hp motor and trolling motor
@DudeLetsFish
Жыл бұрын
I’ve done the same, trolling motor, 2 garmin units, livescope, radio, led lights etc.
@erikskanes5552
3 жыл бұрын
Do you know what RPM your motor is at? I added a lot of weight to my boat too, I bought a tach, super easy to install. I found out my RPM was low so I bought the 8.9x7.5 prop and it increased my speed.
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t, where did you get your tach and prop?
@erikskanes5552
3 жыл бұрын
@@DudeLetsFish Amazon. Engine runs best at 5000-6000 rpm, closer to 6000 is better. The added weight lowered your rpms, going to a prop with less pitch like the 8.9x7.5 will bring your performance back up.
@claysaroundtown
Жыл бұрын
Got a 4 blade prop coming for my mercury 25 hp I’ll post update vids but if u can get one may help I’ll let ya know
@SBrosOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing bud. Good video.
@DudeLetsFish
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@SteveChenFishing
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, good video. May I ask the model of your boat? like length?
@DudeLetsFish
Жыл бұрын
Alumacraft 16x48 thanks!
@crankinbass5758
3 жыл бұрын
Theoretically the further the weight is back the faster it will go. More back weight=less boat in the water=less drag=more speed
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
Makes sense
@chadbosko8935
2 жыл бұрын
@@DudeLetsFish i don,t want to argue but nothing could be further from the truth, i know i did it both ways. The other day i watched a boat moving down the river, 3 people all in the back of the boat which i thought was strange. The front of the boat was up in the air and not moving very fast and i could hear that the motor was at full throttle. The middle of the boat was pushing the water in front of it and the rear of the boat dragging in the water, both creating great resistance reducing speed and fuel milage greatly. The bottom of the boat pushing the water is creating a greater amount of drag compared to it being completely level with the water and in the water gliding over it with very very little resistance. Always distribute the weight in the boat side to side and front to back so that when on full plane the boat will be completely level. Equals best speed and best gas milage.
@markabbott4943
3 жыл бұрын
The Suzuki 9.9 can be bumped up to 20hp for another 425$. Can you do the same with the merc? Then you can put as many batterys you want. I got the Suzuki 9.9 gonna test / break it in. This weekend. And yes weight transfer and the trim. Your on the right track. Check out Suzuki!
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
I know I can get it up to a 15hp
@noahdboss1195
3 жыл бұрын
Id love a lithium. But ugh so expensive haha
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, not worth it to gain 1mph
@noahdboss1195
3 жыл бұрын
@@DudeLetsFish throw a 2 hunnit merc on her you wont 😂
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
@@noahdboss1195 that a dare?? 😶
@noahdboss1195
3 жыл бұрын
@@DudeLetsFish 🥴 triple dog dare
@christopherwatkins2479
3 жыл бұрын
20 hp or 25 would be perfect for your boat
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
Oh ya, maybe put some 9.9 stickers on it... 🤔
@christopherwatkins2479
3 жыл бұрын
@@DudeLetsFish that might would work unless they checked the serial numbers 🤫
@TommyboyGTP
3 жыл бұрын
@@DudeLetsFish 15hp is the same size and weight as a 9.9 fyi
@chucoramos
3 жыл бұрын
Great review. 👍
@chucoramos
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 9.9 Mercury outboard boat motor for my V14 Alumacraft. I always go out fully loaded as well. Looking forward to going out fishing.
@benhightowerv
3 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie, I miss you saying catch you on OF. Like how am I going to know when you drop content over there anymore? Lol
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
OF? “Catch you on the Flip Flop?
@kenhotaling7050
Жыл бұрын
What pitch prop? You should buy a mini digital tach so you know your WOT RPM's.
@DudeLetsFish
Жыл бұрын
I need to, It’s the stock prop
@kenhotaling7050
Жыл бұрын
@@DudeLetsFish buy the Sierra mini tach/hour meter. It's no frills but it has a (no questions asked) lifetime warranty as long as you keep the receipt. I just got my 2nd one in the mail when the 1st one broke 2 years later.
@charlestiner3045
Жыл бұрын
I have a 1650 Jon boat and a new Mercury 9.9, I only get about 7 mph😢
@DudeLetsFish
Жыл бұрын
😮
@dougroberts3643
3 жыл бұрын
I had to pause the video to ask a question. Why did u get rid of the Hummingbird and go with Garmin? I'm trying to figure out how to set up my boat that I bought about 3 weeks ago. My first boat ever. I'm pumped but overwhelmed with all the accessories that (can be) added.
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
The humminbird actually wasn’t mine, and it was an older unit. I moved the garmin to the back and will eventually network them, livescope up front full time.
@dougroberts3643
3 жыл бұрын
@@DudeLetsFish I had to pause again. Will finish it later tonight. But you still ain't right. 🤣
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks man!!
@jimmielittle877
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah a higher pitch prop really should be faster for not that much money ❗️
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
I’m ordering one
@jonnygrizzle
3 жыл бұрын
Science!
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!! It’s Science!!! 🤓
@dangyang2273
3 ай бұрын
Does this motor has reverse?
@DudeLetsFish
2 ай бұрын
Yes
@joeschmoe1301
Жыл бұрын
Bro, leave the batteries in and put a Merc 150 in the back. You WILL BE HAPPY!!!
@DudeLetsFish
Жыл бұрын
I might have something new coming up… stay tuned
@christopherwatkins2479
3 жыл бұрын
I'd stay with the batteries you have
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
Oh ya, now if I would have gained 5mph I would think about the lithium’s but 1mph... Na
@christopherwatkins2479
3 жыл бұрын
@@DudeLetsFish I probably wouldn't even for 5 mph but that's me
@christopherwatkins2479
3 жыл бұрын
@@DudeLetsFish when I get on these Alabama 2 pound slabs I'd send you some pictures some how
@jimb6683
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty interesting... I can get 17 with my 1998 Merc 2 stroke on my old 87 Fisher Hawk 3v which is about 15.5 ft. More of a v hull than you boat.
@DudeLetsFish
3 жыл бұрын
Oh hell yeah
@peterkubiak2241
Жыл бұрын
What App do you have for your mph ? Is it a free App ?
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