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  1. BWR1953

    Washing machine filling slowly

    I mean really slowly! On the order of 20 minutes or more to fill with just cold water, which barely dribbles into the tub. Yes, the spigot is fully open. This slow filling thing is fairly recent, but has been getting worse for about 6 months or so. The machine used to fill normally from the...
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    Just waitin' for the tide now. EDIT - the tide came in!

    Did the watertight test for my JB Weld repair on my Sea Nymph. No leaks! Tide is going out until 12:30 and I want to wait till I have a couple of hours of the incoming tide before taking the boat to the water. Gets REAL shallow around here at low tide! Will post updates after my return!
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    Boat show report (long)

    My girlfriend and I attended the Tampa boat show at the Florida state fairgrounds on Saturday Oct. 19, 2009. It was her 2nd show and just one of many for me. We had a really good time checking everything out. Crowds were better than expected, perhaps because of the free admission. Attendance...
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    My Sea Nymph status

    Okay, just wanted to update everyone. First - the 25hp Mercury: Got the carb taken apart and cleaned by my neighbor last week. Ran some Sea Foam through it first, plus added the rest of the can to the 6 gallon fuel tank. While cleaning, he discovered that the float needle retaining pin was...
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    Free firewall needed

    Can somebody recommend a decent free firewall that can be downloaded? My girlfriend wants to do some online banking at her business. Thanks!
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    How do I remove this fuel filter?

    I don't like bending or twisting things too hard... might break 'em! :D The filter is on my 1987 Merc 25hp outboard. The fuel tank from the original owner was full of black yucky stuff. Now I need to get the filter off so that it can be replaced. How best to proceed? Thanks!!
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    Found a tin can for me!

    Finally got a boat that I liked. Bought this 1989 Sea Nymph this afternoon and towed it on home. It's a 14.5' v-hull with a working 25hp Mercury hanging on the back. Sweeeeeet! The boat and motor need nothing... everything works. (Although I may change the plugs just for grins.) All I have...
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    The two happiest days in a boat owners life

    Guess which day it is for me? (Hint - I'm money ahead!) :D
  9. BWR1953

    Windows 7

    The new OS is supposed to come out in 3 weeks. Anybody have firsthand knowledge of how well it works, memory usage, etc.? I'm currently running W2K and it's getting time to be thinking about upgrading. Will I be able to just upgrade or will I have to buy a whole new OS and reformat from the...
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    Scrapping a Starcraft

    Got an email from a fella who wants to trade his 22' Starcraft CC for my item. I'm pretty sure the combined boat, motor and trailer weight will be more than I want for my car. Here's his ad.. http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/boa/1393323512.html The guy says if I don't take the trade, that...
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    Hey Tampa area Starcraft guys

    Here's a 22 foot center console just posted for free if you buy the rebuilt Mercury 115. It's too big for me, but I wanted to give everyone else a heads up! It's only been listed for an hour. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/boa/1381952851.html
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    It's a BOAT... it's a TANK.. it has a MACHINE GUN!

    AND it can deliver your beer to you! Woo hoo!! Cool toy! http://budk.com/product.asp?pn=36%20HV0001&bhcd2=1252693092
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    Missed out on a Starcraft today

    Doggone it... WHIIIINE! Contacted the seller immediately when I saw the ad, less than an hour after it was posted. I was 2nd in line. The first guy bought it. 16' with sweet running 60hp Mercury and a good trailer. Clean title and registration all around. Price was dropped from $1400 to...
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    Ever have a jinxed boat?

    Superstition is a long part of nautical history. I've owned 10 boats and one of them was severely jinxed and ended up being destroyed. My current little fishing boat is starting to feel jinxed too... oboy. Anybody else ever have a jinxed boat?
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    Two-piece boat

    Saw an ad on craigslist for this little 14' fishing boat. Interesting concept. http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/boa/1326720614.html
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    District 9

    Anyone go see this movie yet? I was thinkin' about it, but after reading some reviews online, I've decided to wait till it comes to video. I don't like spending money on something I wouldn't like. Anyone here have a review of their own?
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    Aluminum lovers in Tampa Bay area...

    While sitting in the doctors office this morning, I was reading craigslist on my cellphone and saw this ad for a 21' Sylvan dual console boat. For $600, it might be worth a look for folks around here. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/boa/1318658208.html I have no affiliation with the ad, other...
  18. BWR1953

    I dunno...

    I might need to get a classier looking boat to drag behind my new tow vehicle! 2003 Audi Allroad Quattro with twin-turbo V6, 3,300 lb. towing capacity, adjustable ride height (shown UP in pic) and awesome everything! LOL Video of the ride height adjustment from youtube...
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    Electronic distress signals

    Anybody know of electronic distress signals that can be used for direct contact to the Coast Guard or other authority? I mean besides EPIRBs and PLBs. My cell phone has GPS location built in, but sometimes I cannot talk at all, so having another way to communicate with potential help would be...
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    Sucks to be me right now

    I'm stuck at home. I was trying to get to the store. My Jeep battery is old and needs to be replaced. It goes flat if I don't use the car for a few days. I haven't driven in several days and it died again and just now my battery charger burned up when I was trying to get the engine started...
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