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    JimS123 replied to the thread Critters in My Boat.
    After reading some of the comments, maybe cats and dogs are more of a problem than mice.
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Need to paint 12" wide Aluminum Flashing green as a lawn border..
    Rustoleum Self Etching Primer, and then topcoat with Rustoleum in the color and sheen you desire. Painting aluminum requires special...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Boats from work..
    My fishing boat was a Starcraft Utility. When I saw a Whaler Montauk at a boat show I just had to have one. After a year with that...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Keel guard length.
    I've been beaching on sand bars for over 50 years. The gelcoat where it hits the beach is all scratched up and "sanded", but the damage...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Keel guard length.
    Your keel looks pretty good. Why do you want a keel guard?
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Critters in My Boat.
    Peppermint, moth balls, etc, etc. are all snake oil. My buddy's shed smells so bad of moth balls that you can't go inside without a...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Cruise lines.
    Or son convinced us to take a cruise after he had a wonderful experience. We just completed our 16th cruise and have 17 and 18 booked...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Critters in My Boat.
    People with RVs have the same problem. It all comes down to the fact that if they have access, they WILL come in. Gotta fix all...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Testing Gas Flow on 82' Wellcraft Sterndrive.
    I had an I/O with a points distributor and it was an annual issue. Clean them, dress them, etc. Not hard, but I want to go fishing not...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Waterlogged foam?.
    Good catch. You need to look closely at the pics. With no foam under the deck (a legal requirement) it looks like the hull was...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Waterlogged foam?.
    Good question. I guess it needs more clarification. What does water line to the top of the transom mean? (that sounds like the boat...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Waterlogged foam?.
    Sounds like this could be a futile effort. 47 year old boats have little monetary value. Rotten boats have no value. Even if you do...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Topped off battery with Distilled water....Why not with battery acid???? Opinions???.
    Acid is put in when the battery is new. As the battery is maintained and used the water evaporates. Adding more acid later screws up...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Engine model number.
    A missing plate could indicate a stolen motor. Google OMCs database and look up your serial numbers. At the very least It would...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Lower unit gear oil - 2001 Evinrude 150HP FICHT.
    18 moths is a long time to keep oil oil. Google Evinrude owner's manuals and you will find one. You may have to pay for it. Evinrude...
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