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    Fantasy Football

    It is getting to be football season again. Anyone interested in a Fantasy Football league ? I can set it up, no cost, if we can get 10-12 or 16 interested folks.
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    ?shark eyes? bow lights

    I like the look of the ?shark eyes? bow lights like Skargo has. I have had those on my wish list for some time. Can those of you that do have them tell me how well they work. How well do they illuminate markers, buoys, shoreline ? Obviously, they are not ?headlights?, but down here in...
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    VHF & AM/FM Radios

    I want to hook up both my mounted VHF and a AM/FM radio to the boat speakers. But how can I have the noise from the AM/FM stop when the VHF sounds off. Any ideas on how this is done? Thanks in advance, you geniuses . . .
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    DCatch or BaseBall ?

    Don't know how may of you watch the Deadliest Catch show but was just wondering which more people will be watching this evening ?
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    NCAA Realignment ?

    Growing up in Indiana, I was wondering what other folks think of Nebraska moving to the Big Ten. The admiral is a Purdue alumni & I am a big Indiana University fan. She is not a happy camper, more of a traditionalist, while I think it is good for the conference. Even if it is just another...
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    Customer Service ?

    Just have to rant a bit. What is it with people today ? I go to a national brand auto parts store to replace the battery in the admiral?s car. The battery is under warranty so that is a swap. Also need to replace the one in my truck, that is now toast from trying to jump her muscle car big...
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    Red-Green Wire off of Ignition ?

    I have a 1989 DT 140 with the Oil Injection system bypassed. I have re-wired everything but the tilt/trim, ignition and harness. But I have a red-green wire left over. It is coming off of the ignition box. Anyone know what it might be for ? Currently my tilt trim indicator doesn?t appear...
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    Tampa Bay on Thursday

    I am going to take the boat out on Thursday of this week. Looking for someone who might want to go along. She is a 20 ft center console with a 140 hp. Going out of Apollo Beach Marina, time to be determined. 1. I have launched once by myself but not real comfortable with it yet. Haven?t yet...
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    Good Prop Information for Us Newbies

    This is in the iboats prop store and thought that it might help some of us with our initial prop questions. (images didn't copy & paste but are on link) link : http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/propeller-tutorials/rpm/?**********=070301677&*******=534787687 First, Determine Manufacturer's...
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    A couple of questions about Smart Tabs and Boat Performance.

    1. Please refer to the attached pictures. Is grease coming out of a new steering (Teleflex NFB) normal. This brand new unit has less than 10 total hours on it. 2. I took the boat (19.5 ft v-hull 140 hp Suzuki) out on Thursday, she 25 mph at 4200 rpm in a moderate chop. Took it out on...
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    OK, i ain't so Smart

    OK, so I ain't so smart. I have been rebuilding my boat for the last 2 years or so, new wiring, new fuel lines. Various pieces and parts. I have had fuel problems since day one. I have had the engine looked at by two different mechanic's. Clean carbs, new gaskets, new lines under the cowl...
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    Smart Phones and Marine Charts

    I have a iphone and was thinking of using it as a backup GPS while on the boat, using it to learn GPS "how to" while i am on land. Anyone out there have any experience with the apps for charts ? Which ones, pros or cons. Anybody have a story to tell ?
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    Did SomeOne Say Fantasy FootBall ?

    Wanted to Congratulate the Winner of the 1st Annual IBoats DockSide Fantasy Football Leauge.... wait, just broke my arm patting myself on the back... sorry, couldn't resist. . .
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    Thank you to the "Old Salts" .

    Happy New Year ! Just wanted to wish everyone a safe, prosperous and Happy New Year. And want to especially thank the ?Old Salts? for their patience, tolerance and knowledge in helping the rest of us with our boating problems, big and small. It is a great forum because of you folks. Thanks !
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    Tilt Trim Position while Running

    Hey ya'll, I have not found any good advise on what is the best position for my trim, motor angle, at what speed ? Down, Up or inbetween ? Best gas consumption, best overall speed ? Are there any threads out there that i missed ? Thanks
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