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    Local Boat Manufacturers

    Since I live on a big island we have a handful of boat manufacturers here. Most of these boats are made for the big water, it's windy here and surrounded by the ocean. I thougt I would share just a couple of pics that I took from a local boat show this morning. I thought it might be a nice idea...
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    Red Plug on side mount control

    Okay all you Johnny Rude experts. I seek your wisdom on a situation I have. This is a later in the year project but going to get what I need over the spring. I had a concealed side control with nothing more than a power trim button and wiring. That broke. I have a seperate ignition key. So I...
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    Tallcanadian's 1976 Sunray Refresh.

    Well, it's been 3 full seasons since I did my rebuild on my Sunray. After some thought process I've decided to freshen up the old girl. Not that I'm not happy with what I did, but after reading endless threads on everyones great work I want to go back and do better. I'm going to repaint the...
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    Happy Easter to All

    Happy Easter to everyone. Hope all enjoys this holiday. And my the Easter Bunny drops lots of eggs.
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    View of a Fighter Pilot.

    This has to be one of the coolest videos I've seen sent to me. A bird's eye view of a fighter pilot at work. Enjoy.
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    Reward offered for southern boaters.

    This is for all you southern boaters suffering from the cold and or snow. Here is a way to get rid of it and make a bit of money. This is an actual sign in my town at one of our local snowmobile, rv, quad dealer. Enjoy.
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    Santa in a boat pics.

    Seeing that it's time of year again, and this being a boating site, anyone have any cool or funny santa in a boat pics.
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    An Actual Craig's List Personal Ad

    To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Savannah night before last. Date: 2009-05-27, 1 :43 a.m. E.S.T. I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded that I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my girlfriend, threatening our lives. You also asked...
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    Stuck in Snowstorm

    I'm trying to fly out from Newfoundland, Canada but all the flights are cancelled. They call it a Noreaster, I call it a pain in the butt. I'm trying to fly home and see my family. It's a two hour drive to the airport, in the storm, and an hour and a bit standing in line, first time...
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    Happy Thanksgiving Day fellow Canadians

    I know it's not until tomorrow, the 12th but, happy Turkey Day to my fellow Canadians. May we all reflect and give thanks where we should. I hope the day brings full bellies and peace to everyone. I am thankful for all I have and all I will receive.
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    My new to me OMC metal gas tank.

    I've been looking for one of these like forever. I've been watching ebay and ads and such. I have a plastic tank now but been searching for an original metal tank. I opened our local online classifieds and there it was...$10.00. I couldn't believe it. And it's in great shape too. Some old guy...
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    Moving unwanted threads-Reasons.

    Not that I mind, and I understand that some threads are offensive to some and some are just angry talk, etc. But, I think it would be nice if a reason was given as to why it was removed. I've had two removed now, the first I understood why, but I posted one last nite, only as joke, and it was...
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    A truck towing a camper towing a boat. Is it legal?

    Is it just this province or has the laws changed. I've seen it a dozen times this summer season. A truck towing a camper trailer or rv, and a boat trailer attached to that camper. I didn't think that would be legal, and maybe somewhat dangerous. Unless there was a camera on the camper the driver...
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    There IS a heaven. And I have the pics.

    I cannot imagine for the life of me working or just living near these two places. I really hope heaven is as great as this.
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    My Johnny is a Belgium model...

    Just out of curiousity, the model of my Johnson is a Belgium Model. Was this made IN Belgium or made FOR Belgium. Maybe some of you OMC gurus out there can clarify this.
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    Link to watching boats.

    I know...I know, it's not bad enough I spend hours on this site, and parked my boat in front of my video camera in the yard so I can look at it now and then, I found this cool little site with a webcam pointing on a boat launch. It refreshes every 30 seconds and you can watch tons of boats...
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    Can't seem to get ahead at work. Maybe time for a new career.

    I've been working for the same company for 7 years now. I am a security technician, installing intrusion alarms and video surveillance equipment. Our company is made up of 3 businesses. Business supplies, computer and computer repair and us in security. There are only two of us doing this work...
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    modifying my iboats name.

    Not sure where to post this question. Is there a way I can modify my name on this site?
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    Steering for my motor.

    Right now my steering cable is attached to my transom with a clamp. I know that my model outboard came with tilt tube steering. If I change this on my outboard, I'm assuming I need a new cable....yes? All info appreciated.
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    changing 8" wheels to something larger on a 4 lug rim.

    is there a larger rim that will fit my 4 lug trailer wheel? i believe they are 4" bolt circle diameter.
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