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Seriously considering switching to lithium. I have a Honda BF90D that puts out 44 amps. I understand the alternator needs to charge direct to my AGM battery. Should the dc-dc charger be rated at 20 amps (50% of the alternator output)? Then the dc-dc charger charges the lithium house...

This winter I plan to rewire Lochsa. I want to replace the factory switch panel with a panel that has the fuses accessible from the front or a panel with 12v breakers. Any advice on breakers vs fused? Any thoughts on make and model of panel. I think I want at least an 8 place panel. Thanks in...

I have some new perishable parts I can no longer use if anyone else can? - 2 thermostats 19300-ZV5-043 with gaskets - 1 complete Impeller Kit 06192-ZW1-000 - Impeller 19210-ZW1-B04 Let me know and head them your way for cost of mailing. Ken

Does anyone have experience with Dyneema anchor rode? I’m considering replacing my existing 8 plait rode with Dyneema. It seems the advantages are greater strength, reduced weight and takes less space in the anchor locker. It also appears to be a fairly simple splice to anchor chain. I have...

We are headed to Yellowstone again this summer and I need to purchase the appropriate prop for my Honda BF90. Yellowstone is 7,700 ft. My current sea level prop is 13.5x15. I’ve read that prop size should be reduced 2” for every 3,500 ft above sea level. What would be an appropriate prop and...

We have been on the north BC Coast the past three weeks. We are minimalists with power needs but our house batteries get down to 12.3v -12.0v daily unless we are traveling and recharging each day. We have a Victron charge controller, two 85 AH AGM house batteries and a lead acid start battery...

We bit the bullet and ordered a new composting toilet to replace our chemical portable toilet. From a recent thread, we were introduced to the Comp Closet Cuddy. https://compocloset.com/cuddy/?gclid=EA ... gJ1CvD_BwE We have only ever used a West Marine chemical toilet. It works but is...

I currently have an older Standard Horizon VHF with AIS. Since installing it I have added a new Garmin plotter and Garmin autopilot. I want to upgrade the VHF to one capable of NMEA 2000, AIS, DSC and possibly with GPS. My question is should I stick with a proprietary Garmin for compatibility...

We checked off one of our bucket list adventures this spring with a month and a half on Prince William Sound. The drive from Idaho to Valdez pulling the boat was a leisurely and enjoyable drive with lots of bears, moose, caribou, elk, bison, etc. Valdez is a very welcoming community. Even...

Just wanted to give anyone considering boating out of Prince Rupert a heads up that there is is no long term parking option there. Per Wagoner’s Cruising Guide, we contacted Coastal Propane several weeks ago and got a confirmed reservation for long term parking for the truck and trailer. Upon...

I just ordered a Garmin Reactor 40 auto pilot. I’m researching the installation and it seems the space available on Lochsa will make it challenging. Where are others placing the components, particularly the pump? Any pics also appreciated. Thanks in advance. Ken

I recently added two AGM house batteries in addition to the start battery. The way I read the ABYC standards there should be a circuit breaker between the house batteries and the distribution system to protect that length of wire between the batteries and distribution system behind the helm...

All the indicators are that fuel prices will significantly increase. This will obviously impact some of our boating plans. We can all decide for ourselves what led us here. My interest was not to start a political discussion but rather to keep current on marine fuel prices. Our tentative plans...

Question for our Canadian friends? Does Canada accept a medical exemption to the vaccine for border crossing at this time? Due to health issues, a close family member has been advised to absolutely not get vaccinated and has a medical exemption from two doctors. I have not yet contacted CBSA...

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I am seriously thinking about rebuilding the cabinet of Lochsa to incorporate a Dickinson Lofoten diesel heater/cooktop. http://dickinsonmarine.com/product/lofo ... ed-heater/ My objective is to be able to boat in the most extreme weather, temperature/ humidity conditions in a warm and dry...

I’m just beginning to research what I need to connect a new Honda BF90 with the Garmin GPSMAP 740S. I looked at the GPSstore just long enough to get confused. Any tips on what component I need? I assume it is just plug and play at both the motor and chart plotter? Thanks in advance, Ken I...

Dreaming of boating while sitting by the wood stove, watching the blizzard outside. We recently watched the Seattle Boat Show zoom presentation by “Cruising Sea Venture”. It was about winter cruising in SE AK. What intrigued me was they apparently pleasure boated through BC without landing and...

We are about to push the button on a new Honda 90 for our 22’ Cdory. The 99 Honda BF75 is still running well and has some trade in value. I have shopped the northwest and it appears the best deal all things considered is a local dealer close to home in Lewiston, ID. Because it is a...

Just sharing a craigslist ad that popped up today. https://juneau.craigslist.org/boa/d/war ... 46492.html