GL: Dinghies

[D C *Mac* Macdonald]

Hi, Gary, Glenn, and all.

You also might check out one of the sealed
motorcycle batteries for big Harley-Davidson
motorcycles.  Those made by Odyssey or Optima
and sold at stores such as Batteries Plus are
much more heavy-duty and capable than
those such as Gary is using.  Of course, you
would lose the ease of portability and have to
purchase a suitable charger.

I am not that close to making the loop yet but
a chap across the way here in the marina has
that setup with a small Walker Bay boat for just
putzing around the cove.  As I type, he has
just now crossed my bow, taking his dog for
a ride!

*  D C "Mac" Macdonald  *
* m/v Another Adventure *
*  '95 Carver 355 ACMY  *
* Grand Lake - Oklahoma *
* USPS and AGLCA (#217) *


----Original Message Follows----
From: "Gary Barger" <gary at calypsopoet.net>
To: <great-loop at lists.samurai.com>
Subject: Re: GL: Dinghies
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2007 07:20:55 -0500

        Glenn, we also use an electric trolling motor on our dinghy, and as
you, we find it to be very functional.  Not sure what you are using for a
battery, but what I have been using with success is one of those 
rechargeable
emergency battery car starter packs that you see advertised. It weighs about
10 pounds and because it is a sealed battery, I don't have to worry with
battery acid. It also has its own built in charger, so I can recharge easily
off any 110 receptacle. The one I have gives about   an hour of running
time.
         It might not work in for you, but for me was easier than lugging
around a normal battery and I only need about an hour of use before I would
be recharging.

Gary