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    It only takes a blink of the eye ...

    Just a reminder if your tired and have been working a lot and odd hours to be careful while driving ... This is how my son Ryan ended up Friday afternoon on the way home from work ... He said he just dozed off for a second and the next thing he new he was upside down ... He hit a concrete pump...
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    RIP Don Rickles ...

    There was no discrimination ... DR dished it out to everyone equally ... Many a belly laughs !!
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    Dora ACBS pics from the show !!!

    Just got back from Tavares Fl ! Had a great time ! I will start posting some pics .. I need to figure an easy way to post without going through my pb ... It would eat up the band width ..Coming soon ..
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    Zero turn mowers .

    Been checking out c/l for maybe a used ZT mower . But the Admiral has given the green light to maybe getting a new one . I can't afford a commercial grade so will be looking at residential / entry level mowers . Had thought about a Hustler or a Gravely . These are pretty close to the same...
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    Over the limit saved pm's

    Tried to respond to a pm but it says I'm over the 100 limit . Removed almost all of the saved pm's but I keep getting the same message . :help:
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    Congratulations Luke000 !!!! 2016 Splash of the Year Winner !!!!

    Congratulations Luke on an amazing restoration of your Lone Star !!! It was a tight race between you and Mark but you get the well deserved top honors of 2016 !!! And I would like to thank all of the other nominees for sharing your restorations and builds here with us on the Forum !! And for...
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    Official Restoration Forum 2016 Splash Of The Year Poll !!!!

    Ok all you forum members out there young and old , near and far ! It's time to vote for the 2016" Splash of the Year " !!!! We are asking all our members to take some time and help choose our winner ! But I think and sure everyone would agree that they are all winners ! Please take some time and...
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    1950's Wagemaker Wolverine wooden boat restoration ...

    Howdy iboats crew ! Well I told myself if I ever found and had the opportunity to restore an old wooden boat that I was going to give it a go .. I had a couple old boats that had crossed my path but they never panned out .. Luckily I didn't get one of those . I guess things happen for a reason...
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    Nice job JFRD !!!

    Firemen freed a young Manatee from a storm sewer pipe ... Piper is doing well down at Seaworld until it's well enough to get set free ... http://www.wgrz.com/news/local/local-manatee-saved-from-storm-drain-at-seaworld-for-rehabilitation/361182687
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    Restoration Forum " Splash Of The Year " !!!!

    To all forum members old and new ! :) It has been discussed a many times on the forum about having an award for the best Splash of the Year ... So finally with the help of jbcurt00 , Woodonglass , and snowman246 we hope this award will be given out each year from here on out ! It is intended to...
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    Super Moon !

    Any one get a shot of the moon ? A little grainy with my phone but took this pic heading out the gate to go to work this morning .. It was definitely big and bright !!
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    Happy Birthday Decker83 !!!

    Happy Birthday brother ! Hope you had a great day !! :party:
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    Shrimp boat catches fire ...

    These guys were pretty lucky they weren't off the coast ... http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/4-men-dog-rescued-from-shrimp-boat-explosion-fire-in-st-simons-island/463809640
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    Just discovered the new Attwood ventless tanks ..

    I bought a new tank a while back ... Put fuel in it and stashed it under my splashwell .. Been sitting for a few weeks . Decided to finally put the boat in tomorrow so in getting thing ready looky there ... The thing is swollen up like a watermelon and stuck under the splash . :lol: Ok no...
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    Ever see one of these ?

    I,m stuck at work but the Admiral ,daughter , sil , and niece are down in Mickeyville .. She sent me this ...Anyone ever ride in something like this ? Here is another couple of boats ...
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    History Channel Curse of Oak Island

    Anyone watching this ? If so do you think there is really something down there ? Other than being so repetitive I do enjoy the show ... Isn't this in TC's neck of the woods ?
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    Finally building an outdoor kitchen .May need some idea's /help .

    Well after a few years of messing around with all my boat projects I really need to build this kitchen .. Been promising the Admiral so I guess it's time .. It's going in an existing screened in porch . Been scratching my head on layout and other stuff but I have good idea on what I want to do...
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    Trying out new outdoor griddle

    Just got this thing and trying to learn the ropes ... First try at fajitas turned out pretty good .. Also have cooked burgers and pancakes .. Got any fajita recipes or techniques you can share ? My son is cooking some steaks on it tomorrow ... we'll see how that turns out ... Cheers everyone !
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    1997 Merc Bigfoot 60 questions

    Looking at buying this motor . Any pro or cons ... Does the big foot mean it's made for pushing loads like pontoons boats .. It would be going on a 15.5 ft trihull C/C fishing boat .. Would I expect slower performance or does the big foot really make a difference ?
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    Looking at 2005 Johnson 50hp

    Does this look like a decent deal ? Heard of any problems/issues with this year o/b ? Comes with all controls and steering .. The guy said he checked compression yesterday and it was at 115 . This is a 2 cylinder motor right ? https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/bpo/5371819200.html Thanks for...
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