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    Maverick Overdue

    At work there was a urgent call on the VHF radio this evening. The Maverick, a 83 foot commercial fishing vessel is over due on a voyage from Astoria WA. to Sitka AK. I imagine this is the same Maverick featured on the TV show "Deadliest Catch". I hope everyone is OK.
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    your opinion please

    I recently advertised an outboard for sale. A fellow said he was interested, came to look at it while my wife was home and told her he wanted it. The ad stated I was willing to consider trades so he made me a vague offer over the phone wanting to trade some model trains which I neither accepted...
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    New bilge pump blowing fuse

    I recently installed a brand new Rule 500 Automatic Bilge Pump as a second pump. It's the kind that switches on for a second every few minutes and will keep pumping if it detects any resistance on the impeller (water). I used it on a couple of trips and had left the boat in the water at the...
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    Great day on the water!!

    Hey all Just got back from a day of fishing with my wife, son, and a couple of friends and had a fabulous time. We went out through Skidegate Narrows to the West Coast of Haida Gwaii. The weather was perfect! No wind to speak of and a gentle low westerly swell, heck it was even sunny! Anyways...
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    Replacement Value for Home Insurance

    Our house insurance is up for renewal and we have been solicted by another insurance company. Our present insurance company estimates replacement costs $270,000 and the other company estimates $387,000. This for a 1300 sq ft house with a basement that has 1000 sq ft finished. I phoned a local...
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    Remembering a missing boy

    On March 23 1991, a four year old boy, Michael Dunahee went missing from a playing field in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. His parents have not lost hope that Michael is still alive. I would appreciate it if you would take the time to look at this link... You never know...
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    Dryall Patching Question

    I recently had to cut a hole in our bedroom wall to access some plumbing, the hole is a bout 1 1/2' by 2'. For the patch I plan to make the vertical seams along the studs and add cross members behind the horizontal seams. My question is this, Do I need to tape the seams or can I just fill them...
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    A powerful DUI video

    I was emailed a link to an Australian video about drinking and driving and I thought I would share it here. http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Z2mf8DtWWd8
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    Cold Water Boot Camp

    Here is a good video about survivial in cold water http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1xohI3B4Uc
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    Grass!

    This time of year we get 17 hours of daylight and it's been raining at least every few days. Between building a deck, my job, and various other chores I just can't keep up with the grass! It needs to be cut every 3 or 4 days! Oh well, 10 more days of work then I have 7 weeks off! I can't wait!
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    I don't want to brag

    I don't want to brag or make anybody jealous or anything, But I was digging through a box of things from high school yesterday and I found part of my old team uniform. I decided to try them on to see if they would fit and they did! Thats right! After 34 years...
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    Kids!

    So yesterday I decide to try out another prop I have kicking around the garage on the new Evinrude 150 and ask my 4 year old if he wants to come for a ride. He says, "yea !", so off we go. I back down the ramp to the water, ready the boat and put the kid in his lifejacket and in the boat then...
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    New Engine, new Prop?

    Hello All We have a 19' welded aluminum boat, the weight is unknown but it was heavily built for commercial use and has a cabin but no bunks, galley or head. We have recently replaced the outboard on it. We primarily use the boat for fishing, we usually run about 1 1/2 hours to the fishing...
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    Why no signature picture?

    I have a signature picture uploaded when I check my user control panel but it does not display when I post. Anyone have a suggestion? Thanks
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    repowering advice

    Hello All I am looking to repower my 19 ft welded aluminum boat. It presently has a `94 Johnson 150 that the dog clutch has gone on (no reverse), it also low compression on all cylinders (about 40lbs) and one of the coils (I think) is starting to act up. Anyways I am considering 2 engines at...
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