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  1. JASinIL2006

    How to actually BOOK a flight online?

    I’ve given up on third-party apps or websites for booking flights or lodging. Too many times I’ve had problems with the reservation, and the hotel or airline always dishes it off to the third-party to deal with. I might use a third-party app to figure out flights, but I will do the actual...
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    How do you guys mix Gas

    If you’re concerned about it mixing completely in the tank, just mix whatever quantity of oil you need with a quart or two of gas, then pour that mix in the larger tank and gas up.
  3. JASinIL2006

    trim tabs or not?

    My Nautica smart tabs do a lot of nice things (reduce chine walking, allow boat to stay on plane at slower speeds, reduce porpoising), but they really don't do much for the wander. Unless I'm in a narrow channel at no-wake speed, I don't worry about it and I just let the boat wander.
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    OK to Delay Recommissioning One Year?

    I had reconstructive surgery on a joint in my thumb a couple years ago and I also was unable to change the oil and gear lube that one time. Failing to change it once is not going to ruin anything. Skipping your oil/lube change every year or two would cause more problems over the long run, of course.
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    Thoughts on potential automated pitch calling in MLB

    Bring on the robo-umps for pitch calling! The genie is out of the bottle... everyone watching a broadcast now can see whether a pitch is a ball or a strike, and it reveals exactly how inconsistent and inaccurate umps can be. There are few things that I find more aggravating than watching a close...
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    OK to Delay Recommissioning One Year?

    Sorry to hear about your surgeries; that really stinks, especially after you finally got your new boat! I wouldn't worry a bit about letting it sit a year. Hope all goes well for you and your surgeries are successful!
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    Upgrade from small swim platform to large?

    If the donor boat is similar to yours, I would absolutely go for it. The extra real estate on the stern is super handy. The only hiccup could be due to how/where the platform is attached and what sort of access you have to those spots inside the boat. You should be able to figure that out...
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    cooking

    That's sometimes how I reverse sear steaks that have been cooked sous vide. A grill on top of a charcoal chimney can produce an incredible sear!
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    Bottom up restoration! MY FIRST BOAT

    Personally, I'd be hesitant to put any more work or money into the boat until you have registered/licensed it under your name. Your best resource is whoever registers and/or titles boats in your state. In some places, it's the Department of Natural Resources. That would be my #1 priority...
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    Bulge pump

    Is this your only bilge pump or a backup for another that's already installed. If it is the primary (or only) bilge pump, I would think you want a manual switch as well as the auto switch. If the auto switch fails, you need a way to activate the pump if your bilge is full of water. If it's a...
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    Can you guess how much I paid for all this?

    Even better, start a topic in the Restoration section and post about your progress. Lots of us here have restored our boats and you'll likely get a lot more help that way. Good luck!
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    Re coating wood/fiberglass decking

    Absolutely true. Glassing the deck makes it waterproof; anything else is just a topcoat for looks, traction, etc.
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    Re coating wood/fiberglass decking

    I don’t see any point in the rubber if the deck is intact and fiberglassed. Why put a top coat on only to cover it with faux teak?
  14. JASinIL2006

    Looking for $200-500 Chart Plotter Fish Finder Thoughts

    just keep in mind that river levels can change, so if the water level is down 6 inches, all your measurements will be off by half a foot.
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    Looking for $200-500 Chart Plotter Fish Finder Thoughts

    We boat and ski in the Mississippi and Illinois rivers regularly. I do have the card with the detailed maps that @airshot mentioned, but even with those charts we still have to survey the section of river before putting anyone behind the boat. Too may obstacles - floaters, entire trees lodged in...
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    Re coating wood/fiberglass decking

    I used a product called Durabak (which is a rubberized coating) on the deck when I restored my boat. It was a mistake. That stuff does not wear well, and if you ever need to remove it (e.g., because it does last), good luck getting it all off. There are many better options than bedliner/liquid...
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    Anchor Rope

    Hard to imagine an 18.5' jon boat would need 1/2" rode... unless you're regularly out fishing in gales or in really swift current directly upstream of a dam.
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    Re coating wood/fiberglass decking

    Why would someone do a deckover if the original deck was intact? That doesn’t make sense.
  19. JASinIL2006

    Bad Upholstery a Deal Killer?

    I think you're wise to pass on this; it's less like new paint over bondo than it is is a nice coat of wax on a car whose frame and suspension is rotted out and is one hard turn away from killing you and all the occupants. Bad upholstery by itself doesn't HAVE to be a deal stopper, but very...
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    Bad Upholstery a Deal Killer?

    Yeah, that looks a lot like they just slapped some new wood over the old deck. That is generally not a good sign... Everything about those pictures screams "Run, Forest, run!"
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