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    Lake Association

    Well year 2 I am done with them. I learned that the lake association has a meeting and makes all the decisions then has a meeting with the due paying members to tell them what they decided, that is BS. Also learned that the church camp on the lake is a non profit so they pay zero taxes, I get...
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    Miserable Midwest Spring

    Supposed to get the dock put in May 7th, really starting to doubt that lake is still 95% ice covered. Been a horrible, snowy, windy winter in Central Minnesota and the spring we are at 20 days below average temps so far in April. If I see snow again I may shoot holes in my freezer.
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    Thanksgiving preparation?

    I am not prone to media hysteria but I started shopping for Thanksgiving dinner a week ago. Have the turkey and some components going to pick up some more this week. Going to be a close knit my kids, my grandson wife and myself. Awesome Wednesday till Friday morning celebration at the lake. Is...
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    Long distance commuters

    Any long distance commuters here? My commute is an hour and 15 minutes on average for some that is not too terribly long. I drive 83 miles each way every day. 62 miles of it is I 94. I am amazed how many rude or stupid people there are on the freeway.
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    1993 Johnson 115hp prop for sking

    So noticed last night pulling my son when he was trying to get up on 1 ski, that it was not going as well as it could. What would be the ideal prop to pull skiers better?
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    Mastered self launching

    Live on a lake I do not leave the fish/ski boat in during the week. I figured out the perfect launch back down put in the plug grab the 20' rope anchor it on the cleat, string the rope on the gunnel, unhook the chain and strap back in boat floats off the trailer no snags I pull up park the truck...
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    Great time to sell a used boat.

    Listing 2 boats next week one fishing boat and one vintage Alumacraft. Should sell fast and for a premium based on craigslist trends. I have never seen such a lack of listings available on Minneapolis craigs list.
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    Pontoon Boathouse

    I love boat houses but Minnesota would never allow a structure to be built in the water by a private landowner. Kicking around the idea of buying pontoons and building a pontoon "house boat" with a door on the back so I could pull my 18' fishing boat into the boat house close the door put the...
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    Tried to help a guy selling a vintage Alumacraft

    So even though I am not in the market I still scan Craigs on a regular basis. Guy has a flying D for sale, he has it listed as a flying C. I sent the guy a text and simply stated that he has a flying D and if he sends Alumacraft the number on the knee of the transom they will give you the model...
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    Pontoon in the snow

    What a treat had an early snowfall with a couple follow up blasts. If you think that maneuvering a pontoon trailer in 8" of snow would suck you would be right. We did get the pontoon up the snow covered hill eventually. No equipment was harmed so that was a bonus.
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    Air Bags to lift docks and boat lifts?

    I vaguely remember a topic about inflatable bags to lift docks and boat lifts I am unable to find it and a google search is not helping either. Anybody use them?
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    Minnesota Twins I hate you

    Soon to be 17 consecutive post season losses, gutless cowards. Walked in the go ahead run in the 9th.
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    Saw 2 unicorns today.

    I recently moved to Morrison County Minnesota this morning I went to the county seat to change my address on my drivers license and register to vote. County seat is Little Falls while driving the back roads I saw in one lot 2 Falls Flyers. I almost stopped but I know better. Funny never saw one...
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    Finally making a return

    Kind of a bummer this your I have not been down to Florida since January, in a normal year we would have gone down several times by now. Wife and I have enough of this covid nonsense we are headed down to go fishing in October.
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    2002 Honda 50hp no water out of the p hole

    Out boating last night noticed the temp light was on (no alarm) I reversed to see if weeds were the issue, did not correct the problem. I shut the motor down, tilted up to see if the intake screens were clogged, nope. Tonight after work I intend to see is the discharge has debris or build up...
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    Am I out of line?

    My wife thought I over reacted when a boat with 5 guys casting were bouncing lures off the pontoon and it ticked me off.
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    Pontoon docking alternatives.

    Pontoon gets delivered tomorrow. Probably not going with a lift or legs so the boat will be kept in the water. I am looking for a simple rod that attaches to the dock and the pontoon and holds the pontoon away from the dock when the boat is parked at the dock. Is there such a thing made and what...
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    Lake life loving it.

    Moved in Thursday night. Was an awesome weekend had the many family members over all weekend. Wife and I got to enjoy the Sunday feeling when everybody packs up and goes home and we have peace and quiet again, actually got busy tinkering in the yard and mowing.
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    Sold the old girl this morning

    The Deep C is gone but going to a good home, got full asking price because I was not taking a dime less. Boat will be moving to Everett Washington. Was my first vintage boat loved it have many great memories but it was time and lack of proper storage available. Still have the flying D to sell...
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    Evinrude 9.5 hp 1968

    So had the motor laying around the garage decided to mount it on the jon boat. I cleaned up the spark plugs cleaned up the carbs and the motor starts and runs. I put the boat in the water and the motor does not come up to speed. I did some testing and the bottom cylinder has no spark. I...
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