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John--Check PM. I sent you a link to Claire's photos

Great discussion. Thanks for the ideas and photos. For us at present it sounds like these units would not pass the cost-benefit test.

A forwardscan transducer (and a plotter that supports it) sounds like a very useful navigation safety tool. I currently run 2 depth finders, but, since both transducers are mounted aft, they tell me nothing about what lies ahead. The problem is, all forwardscan transducers appear to require...

Thanks a bunch!

What is the alternator output for a 1998 BF90A? This is the carbureted BBBL series. The more I search, the more answers I find--so far everything from 16-44 amps! Thanks for the help!

I have long thought that the "wisdom" of running your motor full throttle was generally an excuse to go blasting around the neighborhood, or, at best, something needed to burn off oil residue in two-strokes. I rarely run my 90 hp Honda past 2,200 rpm, and it still runs smooth with 3 years on...

Thanks Jay, We always appreciate hearing from people who have "been there." We will look forward to seeing you at "the Lake" again this summer.

Thanks for all the info. We did take the canvas down, except for the bimini, which we lashed tightly to the cabin. The storm was less than predicted, only 20 kt. gusts at most, so everything was fine. NWS did have many tornado warnings all around us though. BTW, for Jay, I forgot to mention...

Hello, We are expecting 30 kt. winds and 40 kt. gusts later today. The wind will hit the boat from the side. I am wondering if we can leave the Bimini and tent up or should we take it all down. All canvas is in good condition. Thanks.[/u]

I can't find the sign up list. Just say "yes" here, or is there a link? Thanks! Ken

The kill switch was the culprit! There is a large flock of black vultures that roost on the boat overnight. Apparently they stole the lanyard and damaged the switch. Fixed now. Watch out for wildlife! Thanks for the help.

This is in regard to a park boat, not my boat, but I'm pretty sure twin Yamaha 50s are common in the C-Dory community. Therefore, we have a boat with twin Yamaha 50s. It ran fine to and from annual service a few weeks ago, but today both motors crank but will not start. Both! Notes...

Hello Tom and Joyce, Thank you for coordinating this one. We should be able to attend. We are working at the park as marina hosts November, January, and February, and we will still be nearby for the gathering. Count us in! Ken and Claire Oravsky Ravens Roost

Thanks folks. That's what I needed

Raven's Roost now has thousands of tiny black dots (1 mm or so in size) on the deck and cabin roof. They accumulated during summer on Yellowstone Lake. They do scrub off--mostly, but not completely with dish soap and a soft bristle brush. I would like to get them off completely before I wax...

What is controlling the charging? The Honda is designed to charge lead-acid batteries. Lithium needs a different profile, and, I think, lower max voltage. The 16.9 volts you saw could be from the voltage regulator or battery reacting badly to the wrong charging profile.

I'm upgrading my solar power and adding a DC-DC chargers. The chargers can't fit in the starboard lazarette/battery compartment, so they will go in the cabinet under the stove. This means that I will have 2 hefty cables with batteries at one end and chargers at the other. Current source could...

That's a comforting thought--we can live with a battery system that will take longer to charge, as long as it doesn't hurt the alternator. I gave a simplified version in my original post to focus on the alternator question, but it will be easy for us to monitor and to shut off the Redarc...

I am upgrading the house battery to a 100 Ah lithium battery (crew member with CPAP needs). The battery will be charged via a Redarc DC-DC charger (BCDC1225D). This charger will also accept solar input, but please ignore that for now, as it will not handle the whole load all the time, so much...