Recent content by Stearmandriver2

Thanks all. We've done the south part of the lake once and are really looking forward to the north part and Stehekin (never been north of 25 Mile). I've been watching the smoke situation closely, but now with the new heat advisories in place we're starting to question whether this is the right...

Hello, Heading to Chelan on Friday with the family. Going to put in and spend a night at 25 Mile, then on up to Stehekin Sat morning for a couple nights in the lodge. I had been told that the public docks at Stehekin were like the other Forest Service docks; first come first serve with the...

I dislike the taste of crab boiled whole; it's "fishy" to me. I also kind of dislike the idea of boiling anything alive, as unaware as it might be. I kill crab 1st (sharp blow to point of carapace), then clean, break into halves and boil, then freeze the leftovers. That keeps for a good long...

It's funny that this is requested "per an aviation site". I've been saying for years that pilots are our own worst enemies. :lol: Not that I disagree with having the feature, I just had to chuckle at the context...

Well, by way of an update, I can report that I launched at the Port Orchard ramp today, was gone a few hours, then recovered and took my time in the lot prepping the boat for travel. No one seemed to mind. Didn't see any other pleasure boats until I got out past the southern tip of Bainbridge...

Can't imagine what the political silliness had to do with anything. There is humor - or at least irony - to be found though, in the fact that those complaining about politicians managing to use anything as an excuse for their political agenda managed to turn a thread about boat ramps into a...

I read that either the city of Denver or the whole state of Colorado briefly decreed that liquor and weed shops were non-essential. The panicked crowded runs on these places the day before they were to close accomplished the opposite of the distancing intended, so liquor and weed are once again...

Haha thanks Mike, that was above and beyond! I figured there'd be confusion about this. Weather looks lousy this weekend, but when it breaks next week I'm going to test out the Port Orchard ramp and see what I can find out. Will report back. If anyone hears anything in the meantime, feel...

Anyone have any gouge as to whether the recent state and county restrictions on "water access" closes boat ramps? I'm in Port Orchard send usually use that ramp but could travel a reasonable distance for an open ramp if necessary. Please note, I'm not trying to subvert the intent of the...

... And I've been slacking on this post, as I've already asked for (and received) help understanding my electrical system :). But I've been lurking for years, and have recently purchased the 2006 22 cruiser "Notayot" thanks to contacts made on this site, so I just wanted to say thanks, for...

All good discussion. I've been debating myself as to whether I need (or want) a 3 bank charger, but 15a seems a reasonable output capacity, and the ones I'm looking at seem to be 3 bank chargers. The Promariner Promarine series are smart chargers, so they will divide current between banks...

Follow up question: no downside to getting a triple output charger for use with two batteries, right? I could see maybe wanting to add a second house battery and it would be good to have an extra charging channel available if I do...

Seems like solid advice. I've even got some Cabelas gift cards to burn, and they've got a ProMariner Gen3 Prosport 15 for $130. Think I'll go that route. Thanks again!

Gotcha. So long term, I'll probably want an installed battery charger. Gotcha. Short term, for topping off before launching the boat or after using the house battery to power electronics etc while on boat in driveway, I guess a portable charger like this would be what's needed? Thanks...

That is actually very helpful, thanks. I'm on the road now but I'll look for the red wire loop when I get home. I'm glad you mentioned a battery charger because I forgot to ask. To clarify: if I hook a portable battery charger to the START battery, and turn on both start and house batteries...