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I've wondered what the cost of gasoline is as it relates to inflation from some of the earlier time periods being discussed. 20 cents a gallon sounds cheap until you realize that it was common for folks to make 50 cents an hour in 1947. CV

Hey Bob, Never met you and don't have a compass on my boat. I'd just like to say that the information you so freely and expertly give is surely appreciated by many folks. I enjoy reading the posts just for the potential future information value. Thanks, CV

Out of curiosity: What provisions for battery compartment ventilation are there? CV

I was especially impressed by his remark "I have courage. But I'm no hero." CV

As Matt said, my motor is carburated. What appears to have happened is that when Navman was purchased by a company that also manufactures GPS equipment that can interface with engine operating data they shut down the Navman line. No use in competing with yourself I suppose. Floscan is an...

Well drats. Homeresq or not, it's a moot point. As tpbrady suggested, my engine is not NMEA2000 compatible. My assumption (yes, I know about ass-u-me) was that the "2000" following NMEA indicated some sort of a date that outboards manufactured after would be NMEA compatible. Also, I found...

Just call me Homer Simpson. CV

What a "Duh" moment I just had. I'm pretty sure my Lowrance Elite5 is NMEA2000 compliant as is my 2003 Yamaha. I'll check it out and get back with the results. Thanks to all and especially to tpbrady for mentioning the electronics compatability. CV

...because as little as a 200 rpm increase could almost double the fuel flow. Wow, 200 RPMs almost doubled the fuel flow. Never would have thought it would make that big a differance. Thanks again. CV

Thanks starcrafttom. tpbrady, I had considered that aspect of a fuel flow meter: Once you know the engine/boat sweet spot there's not much need for the meter; at least in my particular application. The Nevmar 2100 appears to be pretty much what I need and at $120 it has a price I can live...

Thanks Cptn. CV

To no avail I've been viewing various posts regarding fuel economy and have hoped to see someone post information on how to monitor real-time fuel consumption so I must poke my nose into the site and ask a simple question: Is there a way to install a fuel flow meter on a 70 hp 2003 2 stroke...

I too have sold and bought many items on CL and can usually spot a scam in the first sentance. This was definitely a scam. The poster was looking for sympthay (I work so very hard and never have time.....) and the ever present affinity angle (he's a marine engineer looking to buy a boat). CV

It must have been a good deal; the posting has been removed. CV

What are the possiblities of installing a wye (inside the boat), a couple of full-open valves and a through-hull fitting appropriate to the RV site? Just a thought. Zap

We need a contest to see who can stump Dr. Bob. The man is a veritable fountain of information concerning all things boating (and other subjects too I suspect). CV

Hey Hansome, I solo canoed Ol' Muddy from Thebes Point Ilinois to Natchez Mississippi "back in the day". Other than keeping enough fuel on board I can't imagine having trouble in a 16' C-Dory. The current is fast so fuel consumption can be managed while maintaing headway. I used to have a...

Hey Hansome, I solo canoed Ol' Muddy from Thebes Point Ilinois to Natchez Mississippi "back in the day". Other than keeping enough fuel on board I can't imagine having trouble in a 16' C-Dory. The current is fast so fuel consumptioned can be managed while maintaing headway and speed. I used...

Here is an excerpt from coastalanglermagazine.com that helps explaine why we boat. "Boating remains one of our nation’s greatest pastimes. Time spent on the water frees the soul from the dreads of everyday toil. The freedom of boating can’t be replicated at the gym, opera or sports stadium. It...

I'll be thinkin of you folks. Enjoy the GTG and safe travels. CV