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If both are 8.6 volts, they are probably shot. You can put any type of an automotive battery charger on them for 24 hours and see if they hold a charge. They should read 12.7 volts +/_ 0.1 volt. If they hold a charge, then take to any auto parts store and have them load tested. Most marine...

That pitch is appropriate for the Suzuki 200. The Honda should have been a 15" pitch. Different gear rations between the two outboards. You could go to 20" pitch, but I would be satisfied, especially if you run a heavy boat.

I would do both shifting cables and throttle cables. Be sure you get the correct length. They are farily easy to follow through.

Maybe I am missing something--but all of the mechanical steering on the 22 C Dory I have owned were push / pull single cable, and all ran on the Starboard side. The other option is going to hydraulic steering. If. you are going to want an auto pilot, the hydraulic version is far better than...

Maybe I am missing something--but all of the mechanical steering on the 22 C Dory I have owned were push / pull single cable, and all ran on the Starboard side. The other option is going to hydraulic steering. If. you are going to want an auto pilot, the hydraulic version is far better than...

Thank you for the detailed post. How thick was the Coosa board? Why did you use 1208 rather than 1708 rather than 1708? How did you finish off the top of the transom, before reapplying the plastic cap? How did you adhere the plastic cap to the top of the transom? Did your physical...

I recieved a product, where the box had been opened, the product used and set up--and some pieces missing from the "GPS store". I had the devil of a time returning and having that product replaced. I had to send the original back, fill out reports, and then wait. GPS store is BBB acredited...

It would depend on the salinity of the area of the Hudson river that boat was used on. I believe this River is tidal, so some may depend on the state of the tide when the engine is last run. I would look at the thermostat. That is the easiest; non distructive way of looing at the water passages.

From RVDA Canada for British Columbia : Electric brakes or anyother brakes with an in the cab contoller qualifies. I don't believe other provances are as strict.

Dave, Welcome aboard Cbrats. It is a very congeal boating community as you may have gathered when you have been reading the site in the past. It is also a wonderful extended family, with life long friendships. The more you use your boat, the more comfident you will become, and the more your...

Mounting hole and trim are the two factors, as well as boat weight. Is the anti ventillation plate running right on the surface when running on a plane? What is max speed and RPM at wide open throttle? It is possible for these boats to pick up a lot of weight from the water under the cockpit...

I agree with the "stunt", and at times dangerous to himself and others. When he fell asleep and ran the boat up into the weeds/shore, it could have hit another boat, or a person on shore. On the other hand, it did take a lot of internal strength to push him to take some of the long and...

A fire blanket is difficult to deploy in a C Dory, although you are to be commended if you have one. I prefer the small liquid/gas type of fire extinguisher as used in our kitchen for potential grease fires. I kept two of those by the galley, just outboard of the helm seat. Easy to grab, and...

What Jay has observed at Yellowstone, is true for most of the Mountain West (both Rockies and Sierra). I am more familiar with the Sierra, which I first visited in 1941 to Lake Mary and June Lake, near Mammoth Mountain. The same is true with Tuolumne Meadows above Yosemite, and the Valley itself.

I use the 3 way connectors--they are not that hard to find, but no heat shrink wrap--So I use electrical tape, and then the stretchy kind of rubber sealing tape available and used by electricians for out door use. You can make the commection waterproof with that. There are issues with...

I use marine grade wire. Ancor heat shrink/adhesive crimps, AND a heat skrink tubing over that. I run LED trailer lights, which are sealed into the fixture, and leave the lights plugged in. (Including running lights. I also put tail and brake/turn up on the top of the pvc guide-ons.. It...

He finished the loop at about 8:51 PM 31 July.

He has about 60 miles to go, maybe a little more. Wind is minimal on the bay. He should finish before dark. I probably will not go to watch the finish--dinner time...

'With a late October/November you need to check to see if fuel docks are open. Some places start to close at the end of September or before. However many Loopers cannot enter the Gulf of Mexico until after November 1 because of insurance and hurricane restrictions. For the length of time you...