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  1. JimS123

    I have a boat I want to sell on Craig's list.

    I do this all the time. Download the pics to a file on your computer. Maybe you need to e-mail them to yourself. Then, when you write the ad, when it calls for pics link it to your file. If you are trying to do it all on your phone, I dunno. I have found that tweeter phones and "real"...
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    Boat Battery Questions - Cranking

    The battery in my last boat was 8 years old when I sold the boat and it had no signs of going bad. My current 2 boat's batteries are 7 and 8 years old and based on my monthly maintenance regimen they are still good. My jetski battery is 9 years old, and still good, though it is an AGM so that...
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    Don't know what I got

    Yes, "boat people". Aye, there's the rub. Dad bought a little woodie with his part time job while going to High School. When he had to go off to WWII Grandpa took care of it while he was gone. After the war, marriage and kids, the boat was still there. My earliest recollection of life...
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    Boat Battery Questions - Cranking

    Personally, I only use Dual Purpose. It's worked for me for 50 years. If I ONLY got 5-6 years out of a battery, I would seriously look at what I was doing.
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    Don't know what I got

    Maybe for some of you. But not me. Except for a classic woodie, every boat I ever bought was brand new. Then, customize it to make it my own. Then, maintain it to stay in pristine condition. Then, make family memories that last a lifetime. That said, I have never had issues that I could...
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    100+ outboards

    Old story. I even forgot that I had posted. The bottom line is that today everyone wants a 4-stroke. Those that buy them don't care about the extra cost. Sure, there is a big following for old 2-strokes, and they won't pay extra for a 4-stroke, but THEY won't pay big bucks for anything. I...
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    Turbo tax

    I started my own business in 1999 and because of that I started using TaxActas opposed to using paper forms. I used it for 3 years and didn't like it because of some glitches. I switched to Turbotax and have been using it since then. One of the advantages is that it "remembers" your last...
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    Tachometer

    Thanks. You guys are great.
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    Pulling flywheel 1990 3hp

    Doesn't the broken part mate with the recoil starter? Any standard wheel puller should work. That surely looks older than a 1990. I have 1940's motors that aren't that corroded.
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    Tachometer

    This is the second time I saw this. Don't our Moderators delete this crap?
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    Keel rollers?

    THAT's the correct answer. If the bunks are adjusted properly you don't need to protect the keel. Adding keel rollers is done to make launching and loading easier. Properly adjusted keel rollers should take most of the weight. Side bunks are only to keep the boat from tipping over. If your...
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    Hydro sheild

    OK. I have been a believer in the Doelfin ever since Mr. Doelscher invented it. It mounts on the AV plate. The Hydro Shield mounts on the skeg. I think I will try a different mounting point.
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    Hydro sheild

    I was going to comment about mounting, but I decided to keep it to myself.
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    Does winter cause odd purchases ?

    Eons ago when I was a youngin, Grandpa gave me his old 10HP Wizard. My buddy was the only among us with a car, so we would go up the river to a local marina and rent a 14' tinny for $5 a day. The marina was way off the beaten track so they had only a few seasonal renters. The owner wanted to...
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    Does winter cause odd purchases ?

    I said "disassemble many parts". Like the mid deck, all the seats, bulkhead under the foredeck, the engine, floorboards, etc. I was able to do all the hull sanding in the cold garage, but outside painting waited until warm weather. That coal chute brought back memories. My Grandpa had the...
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    Does winter cause odd purchases ?

    It's not an "odd" purchase, its just people looking for a cheap deal. What many don't understand is that cheap is usually the most expensive boat there is. In my case I was looking for classic. She was over 50 years old when I found her. Not cheap. I probably paid more that she was worth...
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    Don't know what I got

    That's classic an awesome boat. It's what I wanted back in the day but had to settle for a 1984 model that was quite smaller. Superficially from the picture, it looks like its not in terrible condition. I hope it has been well covered or stored indoors for all these years. If not, the cost...
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    Hydro sheild

    Some misinformation here. Most of the posters are referring to a hydrofoil, which can and is an awesome product. It has a bad rap due to mostly installation problems. Nevertheless, the OP asked about a Hydro Shield, which is a different animal altogether. Unless someone has actual real world...
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    Big motoe + tiny transom

    If you are a pro in a tournament, speed is of the essence. If the boat breaks, no problem. The sponsors pay for it all. If you are a regular guy, why do you need to go that fast when the conditions aren't good? I once had a buddy who was a bleeding white knuckle kinda guy. His boat had 2...
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    Boat Trailer Tail Lights

    As I said before, BTDT. In my case the fuse in the towcar was burnt. Easy peasy fix - the fuses are easy to look at and a burnt one easy to spot. Now, if you replace the fuse and it blows again, NOW you got a short in the car.
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