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    Saving the paint sides of my hull with 3m

    My boat has carpeted side guides, long ones set to within 1/2" of the hull. My boat has painted sides and a 1992 model...paint still looks good...
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    When boating, always ___________________

    I see my GPS has a MOB button....so if I get tossed out will that button call and tell someone?? LOL....
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    New project

    Darn....can't see the lower pics....looks like a real palace !
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    One fuel line to two engines

    Most small out boards have a quick connect right at the motor, so why not just unplug the fuel line when not using the kicker ? Years back I added a primer bulb to the fuel line on my I/O as it had a 10' long run to the tank. When I had my safety unspection, the inspectors saw it and said it...
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    When boating, always ___________________

    Do I recomend the lanyard...YES....do I always use it...no...yes I should and try to remember but often get to my fishing spot before I think of it. Having been a boat owner for well over 60 years and consider my self extra carefull. Never in those years have I even come close to being tossed...
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    Took my dad to the er last night.

    Our prayers are with you folks
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    SNOW Common Sense

    If you're he hull and super structure are solid then no way would it cause an issue. However, if the wooden structure is rotten then the fiberglass could fail and the roller could damage the hull. Neighbors have an old boat in their junk pile and the rollers or what's left of them have broken...
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    Water pump parts

    If you have a local marine dealer, take a drive and get your parts local....they might even give you some tips that make the job easier ! Some day you might need that dealer, and it pays to be a familiar face. My local service shop only charges a few dollars over internet prices for real...
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    Getting impatient

    I have been fighting my need to go out in the barn climb into my boat and make motor noises while sitting at the helm !
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    SNOW Common Sense

    I would be careful saying that....some folks might think those are instructions !!
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    Looking for alignment tools

    That was about 10 years back, but have talked to others that still find them on EBay recently
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    Been a little cold.

    I have always wanted a summer place in the UP of Mich, then a winter place in the south, so I could keep from freezing in winter and out of severe heat in the summer.....wishfull thinking it seems !
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    Lowe 185 Ski & Fish with Verado 150 – bow won’t lift

    Move some weight out off the bow, check for water live free foam in the bow. Is there a hook or a curve in the keel ? Cab plate looks a little high but not enough to cause an issue. Will the motor trim out further than shown in the last pic ( leg further away from the transom) ?
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    SNOW Common Sense

    I have owned a snowblower since the 1978 blizzard...never have I had a clog that would not unclog itself by just backing up. Yes I do spray everything with some slickery stuff......NEVER have I even thought about sticking my hand in there ! Just shows " you can't fix stupid"....
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    Lowe 185 Ski & Fish with Verado 150 – bow won’t lift

    I have used this setup for 60 years and it has always worked well. Trim the motor until the cav plate is parallel the the hull. Use a long straight edge to come off your hull and adjust until cav plate is parallel. Now measure the cav plate....is it above or below or even with the bottom...
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