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    JimS123 replied to the thread Best flooring options?.
    My family boat has EVA foam and we love it. It's cool and does good things to the feet. But keeping it clean from foot mud and fish...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Best flooring options?.
    A few years ago I saw my old Silverline at the side of the road with a for sale sign. It was a 1971. I had to look at it, but boy did...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Best flooring options?.
    My last 3 boats had Marideck. That was OEM for Starcraft and others. It wears like iron and cleans up easy peasy. On one boat I...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread How do you screw into fiberglass/gelcoat without chipping?.
    Drill a hole that is appropriate for the screw being installed. Then drill thru the gelcoat with a second bit that is slightly bigger...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread 2 stroke longevity?.
    As a teenager with Grandpa's old 1955 10HP Mercury I used to rent an old tinny up the creek and terrorize the ducks on the Erie Canal...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread 2 stroke longevity?.
    My OB collection is up to 75 now. Only 5 are 4-stroke, and that includes the 1950 Lauson that was built before it's time. When we want...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread 2 stroke longevity?.
    Many boat people don't know how to maintain their boat, nor want to learn. It's a boat, right! So let it sit outside in the rain and...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Scary.
    We were just up to the St. Lawrence a week ago. Stayed in Alex Bay right on the river. Just a casual observation, but the number of...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Trailer bearing blowout. Need help with repair(s).
    I have 2 Karavans. Both were private labeled Whaler and SeaRay and came with the boats. I think those sure lubes are the cat's meow...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Portable Gas Tank Location.
    The only comment I have is to be sure the compartment is vented. If not, cut a hole in the side and add a vent.
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Trailer bearing blowout. Need help with repair(s).
    I used to repack yearly. I always had a few drops of water in the hub, but never had a rusted bearing. Then, I got bearing buddies and...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Boat budget question.
    As an Engineer in charge of product development and process improvement, I always had to do the calculations to validate my projects. I...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Trailer bearing blowout. Need help with repair(s).
    I rode all thru High School and College. My Sweetie went along with me many times. After our Engagement, 2 things happened. First...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Trailer bearing blowout. Need help with repair(s).
    Firearm deaths in 2023 were 18,874. That does not include suicides, which of course were not accidental. Of the 41,000 auto deaths...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Trailer bearing blowout. Need help with repair(s).
    We stop every 100 miles. I walk around and check bearing temp, look for grease spatters on the back of the tires and check the tires...
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