On 9/20/13 11:57 AM, wrote:
On Fri, 20 Sep 2013 09:33:11 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



My Yamaha 225 and 150 outboards came with trim gauges built into the
control display and the motor, so obviously Yamaha thinks they are of
some importance.

It is trivial to add it to a LCD display. Command link has plenty of
Gee Whiz info on that display.


Yamaha disagrees with you, in importance. Go argue with Yamaha.

"F.O.A.D." wrote:
On 9/20/13 11:57 AM, wrote:
On Fri, 20 Sep 2013 09:33:11 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



My Yamaha 225 and 150 outboards came with trim gauges built into the
control display and the motor, so obviously Yamaha thinks they are of
some importance.

It is trivial to add it to a LCD display. Command link has plenty of
Gee Whiz info on that display.


Yamaha disagrees with you, in importance. Go argue with Yamaha.

Maybe on the large Yami's, but the small ones don't.

"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
m...

On 9/20/13 11:57 AM, wrote:
On Fri, 20 Sep 2013 09:33:11 -0400, "F.O.A.D."
wrote:



My Yamaha 225 and 150 outboards came with trim gauges built into
the
control display and the motor, so obviously Yamaha thinks they are
of
some importance.

It is trivial to add it to a LCD display. Command link has plenty of
Gee Whiz info on that display.


Yamaha disagrees with you, in importance. Go argue with Yamaha.

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Yeah, it says, "for these sea conditions, this trim sucks.".

My trim technique ... for small outboards and for 52 footers was the
same. I look at the bow angle, I look at the RPM and I look at the
speed over water. Adjust as necessary to optimize for sea conditions.
The trim gauge, (if equipped) meant nothing.

On 9/20/2013 4:36 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
m...

On 9/20/13 11:57 AM, wrote:
On Fri, 20 Sep 2013 09:33:11 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



My Yamaha 225 and 150 outboards came with trim gauges built into the
control display and the motor, so obviously Yamaha thinks they are of
some importance.

It is trivial to add it to a LCD display. Command link has plenty of
Gee Whiz info on that display.


Yamaha disagrees with you, in importance. Go argue with Yamaha.

---------------------

Yeah, it says, "for these sea conditions, this trim sucks.".

My trim technique ... for small outboards and for 52 footers was the
same. I look at the bow angle, I look at the RPM and I look at the
speed over water. Adjust as necessary to optimize for sea conditions.
The trim gauge, (if equipped) meant nothing.



That's just too much information for Harry and his bud to process. ;-)

Home at last!

On 9/21/13 12:55 AM, wrote:
On Fri, 20 Sep 2013 16:36:38 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" nowayalso.jose.com
wrote:



"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
m...

On 9/20/13 11:57 AM, wrote:
On Fri, 20 Sep 2013 09:33:11 -0400, "F.O.A.D."
wrote:



My Yamaha 225 and 150 outboards came with trim gauges built into
the
control display and the motor, so obviously Yamaha thinks they are
of
some importance.

It is trivial to add it to a LCD display. Command link has plenty of
Gee Whiz info on that display.


Yamaha disagrees with you, in importance. Go argue with Yamaha.

---------------------

Yeah, it says, "for these sea conditions, this trim sucks.".

My trim technique ... for small outboards and for 52 footers was the
same. I look at the bow angle, I look at the RPM and I look at the
speed over water. Adjust as necessary to optimize for sea conditions.
The trim gauge, (if equipped) meant nothing.


Bear in mind Don and I have small open boats. Harry had a Parker with
a low transom so he couldn't see his motor without standing up and
leaning over the hole.
From my normal helm position I can see the lower mounting bolts on the
bracket.
It is handy if you break a steering cable.

http://gfretwell.com/ftp/steering%20trick.jpg


You should pour some of that beer on the backside of your steering wheel
to loosen the crud that seems stuck to it.

I always got a kick out of that "low transom" nonsense. The lowest part
of the transom on that Parker was 25"...the same depth or deeper than
many other boats its size, more than a few of which have only 20"
transoms. The ignorant jibes just further demonstrated the lack of
boating knowledge in this so-called "news group." The boats I had when I
was a kid running them all over Long Island Sound only had 15" transoms.

BTW, you resemble your brother, Ted Kaczynski, although you obviously
bathe a lot more often.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._Kaczynski.jpg

On 9/21/13 11:06 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 21 Sep 2013 07:57:30 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 9/21/13 12:55 AM, wrote:

http://gfretwell.com/ftp/steering%20trick.jpg


You should pour some of that beer on the backside of your steering wheel
to loosen the crud that seems stuck to it.

That is the surface rust that forms on 304 SS


I always got a kick out of that "low transom" nonsense. The lowest part
of the transom on that Parker was 25"...the same depth or deeper than
many other boats its size, more than a few of which have only 20"
transoms. The ignorant jibes just further demonstrated the lack of
boating knowledge in this so-called "news group." The boats I had when I
was a kid running them all over Long Island Sound only had 15" transoms.

Yet you cant see the motor?


Where did you get that idea? It was an open center console boat. The
motor was equipped with senders and the Yamaha console gauge reported them.

Oh, and I keep my stainless steel pristine.

On 9/21/2013 5:58 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 9/21/13 11:06 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 21 Sep 2013 07:57:30 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 9/21/13 12:55 AM, wrote:

http://gfretwell.com/ftp/steering%20trick.jpg


You should pour some of that beer on the backside of your steering wheel
to loosen the crud that seems stuck to it.

That is the surface rust that forms on 304 SS


I always got a kick out of that "low transom" nonsense. The lowest part
of the transom on that Parker was 25"...the same depth or deeper than
many other boats its size, more than a few of which have only 20"
transoms. The ignorant jibes just further demonstrated the lack of
boating knowledge in this so-called "news group." The boats I had when I
was a kid running them all over Long Island Sound only had 15" transoms.

Yet you cant see the motor?


Where did you get that idea? It was an open center console boat. The
motor was equipped with senders and the Yamaha console gauge reported them.

Oh, and I keep my stainless steel pristine.

Like the sink next to your coffee maker?

On 9/21/13 7:33 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:58:35 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 9/21/13 11:06 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 21 Sep 2013 07:57:30 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 9/21/13 12:55 AM, wrote:

http://gfretwell.com/ftp/steering%20trick.jpg


You should pour some of that beer on the backside of your steering wheel
to loosen the crud that seems stuck to it.

That is the surface rust that forms on 304 SS


I always got a kick out of that "low transom" nonsense. The lowest part
of the transom on that Parker was 25"...the same depth or deeper than
many other boats its size, more than a few of which have only 20"
transoms. The ignorant jibes just further demonstrated the lack of
boating knowledge in this so-called "news group." The boats I had when I
was a kid running them all over Long Island Sound only had 15" transoms.

Yet you cant see the motor?


Where did you get that idea? It was an open center console boat. The
motor was equipped with senders and the Yamaha console gauge reported them.

Oh, and I keep my stainless steel pristine.

A while back you said you couldn't see your motor, make up your mind.

... and I prefer to use my boat, not make it pristine.

Maybe that is why you don't have one now. You made it too troublesome
to actually use.
I get out 3 days a week, 12 months a year. How often did you go?



Couldn't see the motor on the 25' Parker when I was in the cabin. Could
always see the motor on the 21' Parker. Still have a boat, get out once
or twice a week, get down to the marina several other days a week.

I've always kept my boats pristine. Boating season for me around here is
sometime in April until maybe Thanksgiving.

On Sat, 21 Sep 2013 19:53:26 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

Still have a boat, get out once
or twice a week, get down to the marina several other days a week.

===

We've noticed that you're sometimes absent from the internet for 20 or
30 minutes at a time. Nothing like a really quick spin in the boat
to help keep those fuel costs down.

Is your dock wheel chair accessible so that you can continue imaginary
boating adventures in your upcoming senior moments?

On Sat, 21 Sep 2013 22:24:16 -0400, Wayne.B wrote:

On Sat, 21 Sep 2013 19:53:26 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

Still have a boat, get out once
or twice a week, get down to the marina several other days a week.

===

We've noticed that you're sometimes absent from the internet for 20 or
30 minutes at a time. Nothing like a really quick spin in the boat
to help keep those fuel costs down.

Is your dock wheel chair accessible so that you can continue imaginary
boating adventures in your upcoming senior moments?

The Chesapeake Bay is loaded with wifi spots all up and down the bay. It would be no trouble for
Harry to be on the internet - assuming he left his boat and visited the local McDonalds.
--

John H.

Hope you're having a great day!