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I want to add a wind shield to my SD has anyone done this? Any suggestions on what to buy and where?

Techron is a proven additive that works, I think ring free is a repackages bottle of Techron, at twice the cost.

Ocean offers polarization film not sure that I want that since I want to be able to read my GPS/radar screen?

Yes, this is the brand I use http://www.goldeagle.com/brands/stabil/pro...#marine_formula

I don't think its the relay, the voltage sensor on the outboard should not allow over charging even if it was a direct connect. I would buy a cheap voltage/multi gauge and take a direct reading at the battery and also at the radio. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.js...oductId=2103174 http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_T...astFilter=Price

Blue Point draft. http://www.bluepointbrewing.com/ My favorite light beer is Bud light. It taste good on a hot day and is generally fresher than other bands. It also cost less than imported brands.

As we are entering the end of summer in the NE it is time to add fuel stabilizer to your fuel. Most of us use the boat less often in the fall and with E10 gas it is important to add stabilizer if the gas sits in your tank for more than a month. Yes you want to store the boat with empty/almost tanks but we have are not at that point yet; by adding stabilizer on your next fill the gas remaining in your fuel system will be set for winter. Most of the gas additives benefits are questionable but stabilizer benefit is clear cut and stabilizer is low cost.

I don't think the sand bar is a reason to go to this site. I would suggest more folders for boat related questions. For example you should have a tab/folder for questions about outboards and a tab for questions about fishing. THT offers a larger number of posts which is why I read it. With time and quality your activity should increase.

Wish they would do something in the Northeast

I would love to get a winter cover but it seems like high priced custom is the only way. The local canvas guy around here is slow and high priced.

So no source for larger boats?

I have a Furuno system but not sure that any one brand is the answer. My Friend just got a Garmin HD system which is very nice. I think that Garmin tends to cost less than the other brands. My brother has Raython system with two full size screens which is great. I think the biggest factor is screen size and the room you have on your boat. My boat has one big screen and a secondary LCD display that shows numerical information like speed. Once you know the screen size/screens size then you can start to compare costs. Another thing to consider is the getting a Auto Pilot and making sure that the GPS and talk to the Auto Pilot and the VHF radio. If I hit the distress button on my VHF it will provide location from the GPS radio.

Almost everything is made in China, I would much rather have made in Japan. Sounds like a reason to not by Evinrude, which is not a US company anyway.

I want a cover for my WC 270SD, it seems that no one sells them?

I had a 1987 Yamaha Excel for over 20 years and it works great. I had a issue with the oil float switch and the shift rod had to be replaced. I also had numerous water pump impellers replaced over the years. This work was all performed by pro's. My neighbor had a boat with stern drives over twenty years he has gone through two engines. My point is that my cost of ownership is far less than a sterndrive that can be fixed by a shade tree owner.

I question why it took them so long to locate them?

It might be a good idea to run a chain through one or more wheels and lock to the frame of the trailer.

I have to say I know a lot of good hard working illegal aliens, and my previous comment was not meant to as attack on all aliens.

I my boat bottom is not painted and I keep the boat in the water for a few weeks at a time therefore I plan to wax to reduce growth and make clean-up easier. Is this a mistake?

My bet is that the crooks were illegal occupants of the USA, they should investigate and deport them. If we did this every time illegal aliens would not even think of crime.

Anyone use this?

Has anyone used this Aurora VS721 Bottom Coat?

Lets hope that Obama reads Business Week.

This thread might be of interest http://macgregorsailors.com/phpBB/viewtopi...92cf00cf257e870

I would use a marine cleaner, fleet makes good stuff, followed by two coats of wax (no cleaner wax). Auto wax will generally cost less but given the investment in time, I go with Fleet Marine Wax. Instead of spending money on a polisher higher a day labor and work with (supervise) him.