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Get a "Battery Tender Junior" we use them to not just charge a battery but to hold a float charge of about 13.2 volts. Its a tech chip charger and not expensive. I use them on my motorcycle too. Geoff

Would you please add use to the map. Thanks Geoff &Aline Clayton Qualicum Beach, BC V9K OA1

Hi Jack The new Honda 50 EFI and some earlier EFI-s had a plug and play diagnostic system for trouble shooting. If your model has this electronic brain -- why not use it? A general question for all who may know. Can you tell us what year in the 50HP EFI series it came wired for the plug and...

I stand corrected and amazed-- 2 fuel pumps--hmmm? That sounds like double trouble when they pack it in and double the cost. My BF50-A fuel pump does not have an outer flange gasket - its the edge of the diaphragm itself the appears to double as a gasket. Still scratching my head -- what in...

Why in this thread are people referring to fuel pumps? One engine --one pump. What I'm I missing here? BTW I just replaced my fuel pump as there was a small leak around the pump flange. After replacement I pulled the old pump outer flange cover off and as there was no gasket, or O ring to seal...

Thought I would share this Notice to Mariners (NTM) Geoff Keep our water clean, pump don't dump Vancouver Park Board is offering free pump out services to boaters at Burrard & Heather Civic Marinas of False Creek in order to #KeepItClean. Please forward their message to your boating...

Good on you Pat - and wife ? for braving the weather Gods to get there. It was blowing just short of a gale north of Nanaimo in the Strait this morning - with rain showers. Although we booked a birth at the marina and told the gathering group we would travel down island and be there-- our...

I don't think anyone can fully answer the question of necessity for a kicker to get you home in the event of a failure of your main engine. We play the odds with one engine - but mathematical what are they? I am methodical in maintaining my main/only engine and fuel system. But-hey -who's to...

All the more reasons to use a small kicker on a small boat: 2.5 to 3.5 hp weight about 30 lbs. Separate fuel source, and no dependency on the electrical system all should be features of any kicker. Yes I agree in the 30lb selection and the separate fuel system Geoff

Hi I own a 16 Angler (Blueback), so I can relate directly to your question. But remember that the Cruiser model is a bit stern heavy with one 40-50 hp 4 stroke alone, without a kicker. So first ask yourself-- why do you need one? Some will say for salmon trolling speed - don't buy into that...

Amen Brother

If there is any doubt about what I was referencing to in my story above, the shelving up from the Pacific takes place well off shore which slow the base movement of a Tsunami and raises the wave height. I was in "relatively" shallow water. Harvey references to the Strait of Juan De Fuca -- and...

Harvey, I can tell you a story here of my direct experience with a tidal wave (tsunami). In 1964 there was a massive earth quake in Anchorage Alaska: C &P quotes here---"On March 27, 1964, at 5:36 p.m. ADT (03:36 3/28 UTC) a great earthquake of magnitude 9.2 (moment magnitude) occurred in Prince...

Nice to meet you too Paul, Sharing - your experience here with CG has done a great service for those that read this. regards Geoff

[ Hi Boris-- If it works for you -great- yes hot galvanizing has been the key protection for new trailers. It, as you know, is zinc -- a sacrificial metal - which has a limited life span - but works. The Cold Galvanizing does the same and the specs are: GENERAL PROPERTIES: ZRC® is a high-quality...

A product that made in the USA by Aervoe Industries, called "Cold Galvanize Coating--Crown #7007 " which is 93% zinc - comes in cans or spray bombs. For Canadian westcoasters Lordco sales it-- and I believe Home-Depot for others. Lordco sells a ton of it to industries including road salting...

Thanks for your note. As we are a 16' Angler; Our coastal travels are basic with trailer-ing to fish an area etc. Our home is in Qualicum Beach-- therefore French Creek (5-min. away) gives us access to Georgia Strait - which opens up a great area to fish and explore around Lasqueti Island etc...

My radio is Standard Horizon 1150. I was not getting lat/long although the alarm signal that should come up saying its not connected is not alarming. I may have screwed up as, in frustration, I dialed in the Lat/Long. on the radio based on the GPS coordinates-hoping it would change as my...

Dear all; Who can wade in here and advise me on programming my VHF radio to record my GPS coordinates. I have programmed my MMSI number into the radio after wiring in the NMEA-0183 cable from the GPS to the radio. I have a bug (dot) in the upper right hand corner of the VHF radio which shows...