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  1. J

    Need another Motorcycle...

    ah, stories....starting in'04...'03 electra glyde standard..........'08-'09 yamaha venture... yep,the tetons...we rented a little skiff....took that pic......monument valley was '04......... road the Burr Trail, utah.....probably ties with Death Valley as most memorable...... lots more........as...
  2. J

    Need another Motorcycle...

    I agree 100%.....a "core" group to me means just a few who are like minded...rare... We never planned where we were gonna stop...didn't know what eateries would be around...or accommodations.......mom and pop's were desired..... fun....I miss that......
  3. J

    Need another Motorcycle...

    this is my current, only , and last bike. It is an original, unrestored bike I found in 1994. It is hasn't been ridden since 1998. The original tires were then put back on. It's a show bike now. I agree, very few safe places to ride. Cell phones and attitude, honestly, people don't care if they...
  4. J

    excessive corrosion?

    ok....i'll have to wait till spring...warmer days... hijacking my own thread...I see a searay 220....i'm considering older 240's..
  5. J

    planning first trip to thousand islands

    you're right...i didn't...
  6. J

    excessive corrosion?

    I didn't think so... I pos/neg...yeah, i understand, was just posting in case it made some difference to those offering help. so..brief history. No electrical problem ever after obtaining this '06 pontoon around 2017 ish. Simple electrics. One battery, Horn, dock, nav, stern lights, depth...
  7. J

    planning first trip to thousand islands

    as they should....and send 'em back to the country they came from....
  8. J

    excessive corrosion?

    ohm readings: anode to earth....36.8 K ohm toon to earth........36.8 K ohm anode to anode.....0.7 ohm....
  9. J

    excessive corrosion?

    oh...eh....ok...I'll run back out
  10. J

    excessive corrosion?

    the strap terminates upwards and can't be seen.... readings, dc v, negative lead stuck in ground, are: -320 mv's from anode bar to ground. ( yes,negative). The same for a transom mounting bolt head to ground. I have continuity between all anodes, all grounded bolts to anodes ...and to the...
  11. J

    excessive corrosion?

    I'll go see where that strap terminates... will do those tests.....thanks...
  12. J

    excessive corrosion?

    older google earth pic...but there's the inlet..
  13. J

    excessive corrosion?

    thanks...yeah.... so the pontoon it's on sits in a slip in a little inlet type place/campground on a river. There are no electrical hookups for boats. There are hookups for the campers....I have no electrical issues with my boat. There are three total anodes, here's one of the other ones. The...
  14. J

    excessive corrosion?

    sorry, here
  15. J

    excessive corrosion?

    would this be considered excessive. Its on a new merc 115 i stalled july,2021. Used only on a river and two fresh lakes. It does sit in the water all season , motor up... the other anode is clean.. Never really saw it on the orig.60 hp the last 3 years prior...
  16. J

    Boating in saltwater

    I've been researching this also and ,yes, there are different anodes to use depending on the water.
  17. J

    Battery discharge. ...normal?

    your welcome..
  18. J

    Battery discharge. ...normal?

    yep....
  19. J

    Battery discharge. ...normal?

    '02 camaro, '08 silverado, 2012 volvo, 2013 camry hybrid, '75 honda, 2021 merc. 115 hp ( '05 60 hp previously)..... Except for the camry, I've replaced/ disconnected/connected batteries and haven't heard/seen power draws like described here. My associated depleted batteries were age related...
  20. J

    Battery discharge. ...normal?

    I've read this entire thread. My thoughts are......you've been informed from previous posters you have a problem. Disconnects and on/off switches provide a work around for the problem. Sorry, the dealer's comment is bogus....and "standard" for dealers who don't give a crap....you said you're not...
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