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    Guess Who needed a tow home ?

    Life happens.....it only becomes a problem when we keep repeating the same thing over an over !!
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    Add cleat to trailer?

    When getting a new to you boat, you should check the cleats to be sure they are secure and have proper backing. Nothing worse than a cleat coming off and watching tour boat drift away !
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    Chainsaw Carving

    Someone is certainly talented !! Quite awesome !!
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    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    Only recommendation I could suggest is to replace those rubber rollers with the yellow poly rollers, they roll much better, smoother and last forever. Never been able to get more than a few years from the black ones even in freshwater use only. Can't wait to see it all together !
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    Advancements in peddle boats?

    As a prior owner of a few paddle boats, let me say those plastic boats are worthless. Very inefficient !! If you want a decent one that works efficiently get one with aluminum pontoons. Much easier to peddle, doesn't catch rain water, easier to get in and out. No cheap plastic parts to...
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    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    Ouch, even cold and dry, those are low numbers. Time for another engine ?
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    Replacing my speedometer pickup what sealant to use

    I would never use silicone period, below waterline is even worse. Many better sealants on the market.
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    removing paint from gel coat

    Are you sure it is paint ?? Most use decals nowadays....
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    Why I'm nervous boating at night...

    We don't typically run after dark as there are to many crazy drivers out there. We are out on the 4th for fireworks and occasionally if we come in late from a ride. I have grownup on this end of the big lake, so after 60 years I am confident in where I am going, just not sure I trust others !!
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    FIshfinder shuts off when engine starts - Optimax 150 and Hummingbird Helix 5

    Bottom line is, a second battery is needed if for no other reason is safety. If that battery goes dead in the water, can you pull start that motor ? Do you have a kicker that will get you back in ?? One main starting only battery then another house battery for everything else. You can put in...
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    Why I'm nervous boating at night...

    I always yell loudly at them " where is your anchor light" ?? Often get some snide comments but I come back with, " calling the police" .....
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    Boat Load and HP Rating

    If you were ever involved in an injury accident in which you exceeded specs, your insurance co could back out of your coverage and you would be cited for negligence for exceeding mfgr recomendations. Not worth the gamble !
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    Favorite motor flushers?

    My set of round muffs are probably well over 30-35 years old. Not even sure what mfgr they are. Never had an issue with them and have used them on both outboards and my I/O. From those I have spoke with, the round ones have been good, but the rectangular ones seem to be the problem ones...
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    I am starting to believe some of the global warming in N J.

    Climate change is real and it has happened many times before ! The problem is....how we address it.....everyone buying an EV is not going to stop it ! Suddenly stopping fossil fuels won't stop ir change it ! Rather than running around like chicken little yelling the end is near and spending...
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    Needing a t top

    Not sure what your wot speed is, but I run my bimini top up at 30 mph with no issues. My previous boat ran the bimini at 35 mph with no issues. Now if you can run 50....I wouldn't run that fast either ! My top is a cheap unit off Amazon, nothing special, typical one in aluminum frame with...
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    Used Boat Values - Value tools

    Just because they ask that much, doesn't mean it will sell for that much ! Most used boats have high asking prices, but few sell for that....
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    Two stroke oil leaking into fuel hose, 30hp 1993

    Rather than jump to wild conclusions, why not trouble shoot to solve the problem.. Your comments about the fuel line should be pointing you in the right direction. It seems when anyone has a problem the first thing they blame is E10 fuel. Lack of maintenance far exceeds any issues from E 10...
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    Needing a t top

    Look for boat junkyards, there should be plenty of them with all the storm damage over the past year...
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    85 hp compression

    If the cylinders are dry from sitting for a period of time, the compression will be low...
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    1991 Johnson 8hp tiller shifting

    If they have been using your motor for the past 6 years, perhaps they should be the ones getting your motor fixed. Another reason for not loaning stuff out.....
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