"C. Marin Faure" writes: >Are you sure you don't mean the Nuvi 255W? I do not see any >reference to a "225." The 255W was rated as the best in this >particular class of GPS units, and we bought one earlier this year to >use on a several thousand mile driving trip to Prince Edward Island. >It's a great unit the wide screen is a real benefit. While we are on the subject of car GPS units: I have had a few, and used a few more. There is one thing that DRIVES ME CRAZY with some of the units, and that is that the on-screen keyboard is alphabetical (A-B-C-D-E-F...) instead of the standard Q-W-E-R-T-Y. I found this incredibly hard to get used to, and I'm guessing most folks on here are pretty comfortably with QWERTY. I would not buy a unit without a QWERTY keyboard. Scott Welch Chief Evangelist, Open Text Social Media Group www.opentext.com 905 762 6101 "Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden

Kevin Kearney writes: >Presently for a 30/20/3 NEW Prices range from $1200-$2200, Ahoy vs >Michigan-Do >T&T members have suggestions on best price sources? Use eBay. I've now picked up two props there, both brand new, both at less than 30% of retail. And just out of curiosity, what about your current props makes you "unhappy"? Scott Welch Chief Evangelist, Open Text Social Media Group www.opentext.com 905 762 6101 "Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden

jweakley@visi.net writes: > My primary choice is >a "magnetic mount" engine pan heater. Do any on this list have any >experience, good or bad, with respect to this type of engine heater. The >magnetic mount seems the easiest to install and should keep the engine block >as well as the oil warm enough for freeze protection and easier starting in >cold weather. I've just (2 weeks ago) installed two of these on Island Eagle. My engine weighs about 4000 pounds, so if they can heat that lump of iron they should be just perfect on a little Yanmar. I'll report back in the spring. By the way the main reason I put them on is not for starting (I don't use the boat in the winter) but as a general way of keeping the engine room warm. BTW one small note, I think the oil pans on some Yanmars are made of aluminum, you may want to check yours with a magnet before you buy the heater. Scott Welch "Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden

Steve Sipe writes: >Just reiterate, the T&P valve differentiates between pressure vessel & >bomb. Water at pressure and temperatures that approach the flash >(boiling) point is not something to be trifled with. Any T&P valve that >exhibits any questionable condition should be REPLACED. What he says. And if you have not seen it yet, take a look at this segment from Mythbusters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmJoyuUJj2Q Scott Welch Chief Evangelist, Open Text Social Media Group www.opentext.com 905 762 6101 "Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden

Gary Hagstrom writes: >1-What comments do those of you with >direct experience have regarding traditional Trident diesel hose vs Parker? I went through a similar exercise with Island Eagle. See my web page for details: http://www.islandeagle.net/systems/fuel >2-Would any of you pay more for a boat plumbed with the PArker material on >the >used market? Probably not. > > >3-Your view of the adequacy/reliability of traditional Trident >fuel hose and appropriate fittings for a 10 year service life. > Trident hose is fine, I am sure. I just hate barbed fittings and hose clamps. Scott Welch "Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden

"ed" writes: >I didn't read the OP. But if I understand correctly, the Parker hoses are >custom fittings? Then you are stuck with those fittings when you need to do >a repair. Could create a long delay waiting for proper replacement fittings. >I like to stick to common stuff whenever possible. The Parker fittings are standard JIC hydraulic fittings. I used these on my fuel system and HIGHLY recommend them. Easy to assemble, easy to disassemble, and absolutely leak-free. Scott Welch "Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden

"Bob Williamson" writes: >I bought a replacement Ocean Line VDO Voltmeter from Egages (part of Don's >Sport Vehicle Sales) last year. I too have had good luck with these guys. Scott Welch Chief Evangelist, Open Text Social Media Group www.opentext.com 905 762 6101 "Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden

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