On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:29:00 +0000, Larry wrote:

wrote in :

My outboard has limited charging ability, but it is plenty for my
needs. I NEVER use shorepower for anything. I don't even keep the
cable on board.



Why is that such a source of personal pride? I've never met anyone living
in a mud hut who was proud of NOT having electricity. Why is it such a
wonderful thing on a BOAT?

Many years ago I worked in rather remote areas of Irian Jaya where
the people were literally "stone age". The locals were entranced by
metal tools, of course, but also by wrist watches, nails and plastic
tarpaulins.

Apparently even stone age peoples can see the advantage of telling
accurate time, fastening things together without tying them together
with vines and really waterproof, rather then thatched roofs.

It is a shame that people living in an advanced society have
degenerated to the point that they believe doing it in the old
(primitive) way is "better".
Cheers,

Bruce
(bpaige125atgmaildotcom)