Recent content by chas231

Good deal! Thanks for the heads-up.

I am, certainly no expert, but I recently noticed my Yamaha 100 was overcharging at about 16 -17 volts. The dealer said the batteries, which were 9 years old were resulting in the overcharging and subsequent burn out of the voltage regulator. Two new batteries and a new regulator and everything...

Good advice - thanks. I'm thinking my wife might like an early Christmas gift of a couple of batteries!

Thanks! I'll have it checked.

Greetings. My 2002 CD22 is powered by a Yamaha 100. While cruising, the voltmeter is flashing and reading 16.6 volts, so I assume the system is overcharging? I suspect that it's been charging this way for a while. I have two deep cycle batteries which seem to work fine, but they are five...

After spending several hundred dollars to get the fuel system and carbs of the Yamaha 100 cleaned out, I now use a stabilizer and run the engine dry after each run. Sounds like emptying the carb bowls is a good idea. Can you provide some simple instructions for this procedure? Thanks!

It's time to replace that 12 volt light bulb with alligator clips with a real tool. Volt meter/multimeter prices range from a few dollars to hundreds. Any suggestions for a good general purpose tool?

Thanks guys. Now I'm thinking of installing both transducers a a piece of plastic about 4" x 12" on the same side, just beside the starboard trim tab. I'll separate them about 10" apart and see how it works. If they interfere with one another I can mount one on the opposite side.

I'm getting ready to install a second GPS unit and have a few questions about the transducer mounting. I understand that mounting two transducers beside each other can cause interference, so I'm considering mounting the second transducer on the opposite (port) side of the transom. Should that...

Garmin currently has a $200 cash-back offer with the purchase of a Garmin chartplotter and a Bluechart g2 Vision SD card. I just ordered a 440s, and am considering the g2 vision card with the $200 rebate. For anyone interested in the mid-atlantic large card (VUS512L), there is a discrepancy in...

Good advice. Thanks. Fact is, I'm trying to leverage Father's Day into something more. A handheld was suggested, but I have trouble with a tiny screen, and the price of the 440 is about the same as the Colorado. I'm trying to figure out if the $200 rebate would warrant the addition of a g2...

My current chartplotter, a Garmin 188 doesn't have the chip for the Chesapeake. I'm considering the Garmin 440 or 440s as a second unit. It includes coastal charts, and there is a current promotion for a $200 rebate with the purchase of the chartplotter and a G2 Vision card. A couple of...

All, Betsy and I had a great time at the gathering and are happy to have met such an interesting group of people. There are way too many to thank individually, but as complete newbies we learned a lot; and now have the confidence to go out and have fun. From launching, to getting to the marina...

Charlie, Great news that your test went well. Thanks so much for the encouragement and advice. We took care of the daughter's graduation this evening (last of 5!) and well be leaving early tomorrow to arrive around noon. Hoping the Bay Bridge is in better shape when we hit it. Looking...

We'll have many more opportunities to prove this really will be our first adventure in our C-Dory. Last night while practicing with the Garmin GPS I realized there doesn't seem to be any charts loaded north of Norfolk, VA. I understand the launch ramp is not at the marina, and worry about...