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I like to use fenwal thermostats for rugged environments and positive operation. They are rate compensated and at the lowest temp (140f?) should be good. They come in many flavors including different coatings for different environments. Strictly heat detection but reliable.

About 5 mph with 35lb minnkota (pwm) and 5.5 mph torqueedo. Different type motors, minnkota can push alot of weight, my torqueedo is made more for speed. Top end for both about the same under same conditions. Not sure what fuse he uses but i also use 50 amp fuse and its a cheap pos lol. Sorry...

Our kayaks are similar sizes, i am curious about your hull speed (top end speed)? I put my bat inside hull in dry bag with diy installed connection to motor for protection. You could maybe put your bat in small cooler for better waterproofing? Less corrosion?

With trolling motors i assume amps and thrust will be close to the same at high speed. If motor stalled (fishing line, log, etc) amps go much higher. Efficiency is pretty even i think amongst motor manufacturers so on my kayak my 35lb thrust runs about 35 amps at high no stall. I wouldnt...

I wouldn’t do it. That panel uses a cheap plug in transformer that typically gets pretty hot with sla battery. If that lithium battery is low that chargers going to work even harder. That panel is not listed (UL) to use lithium as a replacement battery.

You can find an sds on Bromochlorodifluoromethane (Halon 1211) at amerex-fire.com. Personally I love Halon 1211, it works great. Only use if you need to and only on equipment that is electrical equip, otherwise there are probably better options. Remember they don’t make it anymore and if you...

Class “D” extinguishers use an application wand to slowly buildup a covering of powder. You will need to be fairly close to fire for this. Class D units are big and heavy also. Ansul Cleanguard and Halotron are suitable for electronics as previously said there is no residue. As also stated you...

Love this! First rate work! Thank you for posting, I’ll use your ingenuity for inspiration.