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Richard: You doing OK?

Chris: What kind of appliances are you going to be running? A/C? Hot Water? electric stove? They all add up. In general, if you're not going to a built in, I'd receommend one of the quiet hondas; either the 1000 or 2000.

Check your PM. It must be Christmas or your birthday or something.

Richard: Thanks for the encouragement. Fortunately or unfortunately, the deterioration of my valve has accelerated at such a rate that waiting is no longer an alternative. In 2002, the cardio guys said to expect the operation in my mid-70's. I'm now 59. The good parts are the heart muscle...

I'm not sure what may have changed from 2001 to 2004 and2007, but I bought software and wiring harness online for my F225's and F250 (all the same stuff) I think it was here: http://www.yamahaoutboardparts.com/index.html

Richard: No anxiety attacks yet, but who knows? Your play-by play helps a lot and I watched the entire operation online the other day. I'm going with the bio-valve. Everyone I talked to and everything I've read has steered me away from a mechanical valve and the reliance on Kumodin (sp) for...

I'd recommend the smaller Furunos. Cookie crumbs will help you around the anchored bouys but don't do much in avoiding other obstructions.

Try twisting it to the left like you're removing a light bulb. I remember messing with mine but its been a long time and I don't remember what I did to get it off. Just a suggestion.

Richard: How be you this morning. Is the chest pain diminishing?

Richard: THat's amazing. I hope my procedure goes as well. It's heartening to see what miracles they can perform with today's knowledge and technology. Please keep us informed as to your progress. :lol:

Be sure to use fender washers or, better yet, fabricate a backing plate to distribute the stress.

Richard: Welcome back and good luck on your operation. Ihave the same operation (aortic valve replacement) scheduled for Apr 17. I hope the surgeon doesn't forget his jumper cables for the re-start. :lol:

Good luck with the new boat! I don't know what you're paying for the YES but I'd consider chancing without it. Those motors are brutes and should run for many hours without trouble. You also may want to double check to see if those motors were bought during a time when YES was offered as an...

I generally don't promote Woody Wax but on the non-skid I think it does pretty well in protecting the surface without helping you to bust your ars as you move about a wet deck (although it is pretty slick during the application process). On the high shine areas I'm experimenting with Maguires...

If he can't behave, let him sit on the far side. He's had enough opportunities to be a mature adult.

I have a Garmin 76 CSx and it is a good, highly readable GPS. I have other Garmin machines so the interoperability is good. Something to consider.

Good luck to ya mate! When I bought my daughter's first car, tears streamed from her eyes when I simply walked away from an "uncooperative" salesman. After she learned that walking away can save thousands, she now brings tears to THEIR eyes with rediculously lowball offers. They always call...

IMO, 50K for a 2002 @ 23 feet is too much in todays market (you didn't elaborate on the power, hours or options included). There's a TON of excellent deals out there. I'd suggest that you could find a newer 23 Grady for less. There's lots of room to negotiate. NADA book values are nada in...

Most marinas that sell fuel waterside have vacuum pumpouts. It's a real simple deal, just remove the cap on the deck, screw in the fitting supplied by the marina, attach the hose and open the vacuum valve. Do it once and you're an expert. Keep some throwaway surgical gloves on board to keep...

Too bad Jimmy was so disruptive. His comments detracted from this forum and I'm glad to see him go. Bringing him back would only fuel the fire. People got fed up and stopped responding because of him. Let the forum go on - without him.