Recent content by JohnnyRay

I prefer AGMs for my classic cars...

Me, too! I'm having great service results out of the OEM Continental batteries in our 2019 22SSX. I alternate use between batteries periodically in order to cycle them. And I top off with distilled water annually and store on CTEKs. I'm a big believer in battery maintainers for enhanced longevity...

For the money, just go to Walmart and purchase an EverStart AGM Marine battery. Less than $200 and made by Clarios (formerly Johnson Controls). It's the same top quality battery that you would buy anywhere else - at one of the most competitive prices you will find. And, Walmart stands behind...

Because you never know...

Whatever you goofballs do, just make sure that the bow is elevated above the stern for storage.

Sooo...you didn't clean your boat first before heading to Canada?

Friends used "30 Second Cleaner" on our old boat, which had significant mildew stains. Not any longer! Looks like new again. The product does apparently contain bleach and they rinse it well after letting it sit on the surface briefly. It's a "science project" every fall when they return (to...

Separate. Secure it - like any other cargo - so it can't spill. It is no more or less flammable in one plastic container vs another. Must be Illinois logic... ;-)

I would not feel comfortable without it if it might be needed to ensure completing a trip. What's the difference between the fuel in your tank and the fuel in a separate can?

I agree that there have been many environmental miscues in Florida over the years, but not sure how the mainland would be any "safer" had they not occurred? It is worth noting that there are (and have been) ongoing efforts to rectify a number of them. Sometimes, it takes awhile for folks to...

Wish I would have known. Traded our 2019 galvanized Road King GPT 22TSEB2 in on a Hoosier hydraulic scissors trailer (made for a tritoon) that we now have. It ended up with the rep in Lakeland, but I'm sure it's gone by now. I looked at FB Marketplace to gauge the market for selling a used one...

No stupid questions! My readings are digital voltmeter readings at the battery switch terminals. My only displays are the tachometer/hour meter, fuel gauge and trim gauge. The tach used to read what appeared to be accurate and stable readings. What I see now is readings of (apparently) up to...

True. But starting/CCAs are not the issue, so that would not be a helpful test. The starter spins quickly on the drained battery now that it is recharged. If I had a bad cell, then I could have weak cranking and low operating voltage - but I don't. The alternator is working and...

In response to all of the comments and suggestions - Both batteries showed a static voltage of 12.6-12.7V at last check, so the drained battery apparently took a full charge. CTEK 4.3A charger/maintainers were then applied to both batteries for several days with the same results on both - fully...

I was refueling a few weeks ago, and had the key in the ignition to watch the fuel gauge. Well, I completely forgot about it for a week and the battery was completely drained when I got back to it. I switched to both batteries and the boat started right up. Unfortunately, the tachometer was no...