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    Memorable Boat names you have seen

    Re: Memorable Boat names you have seen saw this one early today in a campground east of Richmond, Va ... looked like a pretty nice rig Jim
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    How Long to Fog

    in our part of NC, we are fortunate that our weather allows us to use our boat most of the year .... for storage of our outboard I usually run the motor for a while on treated gasoline and then fog it .... in thinking about it, I can't help but wonder what is the acceptable time frame for the...
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    Fuel Panhandlers

    we travel cross country towing our camper and also make many long distance trips towing our boat .... haven't had it happen locally but several times while taking on fuel near an interstate, I've been approached by folks who are panhandling for fuel/gas money ... their story usually involves...
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    Boat Cover

    the boat cover which we purchased almost 10 years ago needs to be replaced .... we need a cover for a boat which is stored under a shed when not in use and (if possible) that could be used when towing our boat cross country .... recommendations as to type of material and brand would be...
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    Our 180 DC

    below are a few pictures of our '03 Sea Pro 180DC .... while it was designed for salt water, it has never been used in anything but fresh water lakes/rivers .... we use it for family outings which can include skiing, cruising, and/or fishing .... we purchased it new back in '04 and it has served...
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    On-board Tools

    what tools and spare parts do you keep in your boat Jim
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    Only boat on the water last night....

    Re: Only boat on the water last night.... below is a picture of a sunset on one of our favorite lakes .... Lake Poinsett in South Dakota Jim
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    Chase Race 1

    they are calling for a sunny sky and 78 degrees so it looks like it will be a good day for a race at Chicagoland .... 88 starts at the back due to a motor change, should be interesting .... since Danica didn't make the chase, I'm going to have to figure out who to pull for ..:facepalm...
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    Thanks for the Lessons

    ever have one of those :facepalm: moments .... reading in many areas of this form has made me realize that over the years I've been very lucky because I was almost completely blind to the need for a thorough hull examination when buying a used boat .... granted, most of the boats I've purchased...
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    Kicker Motor Prop

    for a kicker motor which will be used for slow trolling for walleye and emergency use in the event the main motor go out, should one be available, is it worth the expense to go with a stainless prop Jim
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    Second Motor

    as background, the '03 90 hp Johnson Ocean Pro outboard on our Sea Pro 180 DC has a solid history of performance and reliability .... the next time I turn the key, I fully expect it to crank quickly and run strong .... if things go as we hope and are planning, within the next three years the...
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    How Many Boats

    from reading in this forum it is clear that many folks own more than one boat .... I'm curious, what is the highest number of boats you've ever owned at the same time .... for us it is 3, a 18' fish and ski, a 12' aluminum boat, and a Porta Bote .... we are now down to one, the fish and ski Jim
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    Fuel Flow Meter

    the accuracy of the OEM gas gauge in our boat leaves much to be desired .... I'd like to install a fuel flow meter which I can reset to zero when I fill the tank and while we are using the boat know how much gas we have burned .... our pocketbook doesn't allow for a high dollar meter...
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    Rollers

    does using a trailer with rollers instead of bunks have any negative impact on aluminum hull boats .... while at a dealership a couple of weeks ago we were told to only trailer an aluminum boat on one with bunks .... they said the rollers cause pressure points on the hull which can cause...
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    Vintage

    reading many different threads in this area, I'd really like to hear comments from folks who have Evinrude/Johnson outboards that have been around a while and still run strong .... knowing ours isn't anywhere near the oldest, we have a soon to be ten year old, 2003 90 hp Johnson Ocean Pro which...
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