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    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Ah yes. Ship to Shore. I knew that. 🤪 I don't listen to radios when I'm on the water. Just the sound of water slapping the hull and nature around me. So, no stereo will be added. And since I fish freshwater, a cell phone to call 911 for emergencies is what I have. I did look around my...
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    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    If I had the financial wherewithal, I'd buy new and get on with fishing and my life. :D
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    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Soo... a few years ago I'd been thinking that spray foam insulation was going to be at least $4k, maybe $4,500. I just got off the phone with one provider and the estimate was $5,200. Dang. :confused: I already have AC in the building, but it's old with the wrong type of refrigerant. It...
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    I dunno if it's just for the sake of it or not. 🤷‍♂️ Might be mandated, like TPMS. But, it was definitely disconcerting the first time it happened. :oops: For the things I like, the Lane Following feature is awesome and I use it all the time, combined with cruise control. Lane Keeping is...
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    Do that with my trucklet and it'll slam on the brakes, sound the alarm and tell you to put the truck in Park.
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    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    They still make new ones. They're only $75,000! :oops:😵‍💫😆
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    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    I went with Aluminum Metallic. See post #237 on Page 12. :cool:
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    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    :ROFLMAO:
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    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Actually, what I should do is insulate the garage and put in a real AC system. That would make a huge difference. Hard to justify the expense though. 🤑
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    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Decades ago, my original plan was to retire on Lake Norman, NC. Never happened. I've lived in FL three times, this time for 27 years so far. Owned my piece of dirt for 19 years and have roots that go down to the center of the earth. Can't see me moving. :sneaky: My Filipina wife wants to...
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    Question about prop nut tabs

    Thanks guys. (y)
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    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    I've been working sporadically on the boat lately. Heat and life stuff getting in the way. I did get the console inserts installed using DAP Weldwood Contact Cement. Worked great! Ran into some wiring issues and pretty much had to relearn soldering. 😒 Bought some new equipment and did...
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    1982 MR 180

    Thanks, I'll add it to the list of many things to check out for this boat. :sneaky:
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    Question about prop nut tabs

    Back in May, after my splash, my buddy noticed that the prop nut on my 150HP Merc XR6 only had 3 of the prop nut tabs pushed down. The other 3 were up. The engine is a '92 and the prior owner had it for 11 years, so I'm guessing all is okay as is. I'd post pix, but that function isn't working...
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    1982 MR 180

    I think about this stuff every danged day! ;) Got a link for the steps? Might need something like that in my future.
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