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  1. Bob_VT

    GREAT Reference Item Found !!!!

    Got lucky today. While I was at NAPA I was given an older (Sep 99) NAPA Marine Products book. Yes this is the same book used by the parts counter people.<br /><br />Inside is a cross reference for Outboards and I/O listed by HP/CYL/Ser# and Year. Parts, gaskets you know all the NAPA marine...
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    No Problem Just a story Alpha Lower Unit

    Well after my first outing with my new old boat I was pleased. My water temp was great but I wanted to prepare for some "bigger waters" and figured I should change the impellar. Hey no problem I have done impellars before.<br /><br />What a pain in the butt! I bet I installed the lower unit...
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    Trent I need your expertise Please (trim question

    I just acquired a 1985 Marathon 22' Cuddy with the infamous 3.7 liter 470/170hp mated to a mercruiser (alpha 1 ???)outdrive.<br /><br />Here's the question. There is no Trim Indicator Guage on the dash and no sign that there ever was one. Is there a sending unit or an add on sending unit...
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    New boat? Used Boat? Look it up here

    http://www.uscgboating.org/mf/mf_srchMIC.ASP <br /><br />That is the link for the Manufacturers Idendification Code database maintained by the USCG.<br /><br />It will lead you to your manufacturer and when/if it went out of business.<br /><br />Good FYI link.<br /><br />Bob :)
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    Marathon Boats (Bob_VT at it again)

    Okay gentleman, guru's, admirals, captains, Admin people here goes... ;) Two foot fever struck hard!<br /><br />I just closed a deal on a 1985 22' Marathon Cuddy with an I/O on a tandem Shorelander trailer with surge brakes. This creature has it's own fresh water tank (dam convienant!) but...
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    9th "Circus" Court

    I am sincerely distressed (real mad :mad: ) that in light of the past years events that a ruling would be made on OUR PLEDGE!<br /><br />I know there are always both sides to view but an easier decision would be to allow the child to leave the room during the pledge or just remain silent.<br...
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    Octane Discussion

    http://www.cs.uu.nl/wais/html/na-dir/autos/gasoline-faq/.html <br /><br />Everyone is getting hung up on octane ratings and additives. Read the above link for some useful information. Basically in a nutshell the gasoline we burn today 86-94 Octane is equal to or better than the gasoline of 30...
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    Octane Discussion

    http://www.cs.uu.nl/wais/html/na-dir/autos/gasoline-faq/.html <br /><br />Everyone is getting hung up on octane ratings and additives. Read the above link for some useful information. Basically in a nutshell the gasoline we burn today 86-94 Octane is equal to or better than the gasoline of 30...
  9. Bob_VT

    How to Name a Boat

    I need to tap into the endless knowledge available to get this answered and I know the "family" here could help.<br /><br />I was recently asked if there was a traditional method to naming a boat and/or any related ceremony to it. Is the name covered till the launch? Any/all help will be...
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    It's Father's Day

    Hello everyone. What a good day for us that are fathers. My Dad past on years ago but left me with wisdom and taught me quite a few skills. I am sadden that I can't thank him in person anymore however, on fathers day I just seem to remember all the great things we together.<br /><br />Hunting...
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    Omaha, Utah Beaches remembered

    http://www.dday.org/ Yes it is June 6th.<br /><br />Lest we forget.<br /><br />Bob
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    1963 Trojan Inboard I-6

    Okay, I'm stumped. I just looked at a 63 Trojan with an inboard inline 6 cylinder. I haven't a clue of who made the motor....but it is an interesting critter. Anyone have any info? I have done exstensive searches but can't seem to break into that inline 6 info.<br /><br />The boat (a huge...
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    Boats for sale

    Hello fellow boat people, I was surfing the net and ran across the GSA auction site and low and behold they are selling boats again. I just thought I would pass this along.https://www.gsaauctions.gov/GSA/FeaturedItems/featured.htm<br /><br />Bob :cool:
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    Electrical Gremlin Maintenance

    I spent a good part of my day yesterday chasing Electrical Gremlins in my boat. Most electrical problems involved in a boat can be related to corrosion and poor connections. I thought I would pass this along for people to do.<br /><br />I armed myself with attack items: <br />Soldering Gun<br...
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    Night towing/boating suggestion

    I often fish at all hours and I trailer my boat. I have found that a pair of (cheap) fog lights attached to the rear bumper of my tow vehicle help at night. I use the fog lights for the wide beam and when negotiating the trailer at night they do help. I have read that people like flashlights...
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    Johnson/Evinrude : ) Questions for DHadley

    I consider you the johnnyrude guru here. So I had read in an older post you mentioned loopers vs cross flow. You stated that a cross flow 140 was 115 at the prop and loopers had more potential. Well I have a 79 85 v-4 looper and I know it was rated at the crank so what would the true rating be...
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    Just a few good lines to read

    They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words. Enjoy..<br /><br />I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.<br />I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows. I've learned.... That just one...
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    Dell Computer Vs Terrorists ??

    This is an interesting item that I ran accross: http://www.jackweigand.com/Dell.html <br /><br />I will not direct my comments to anyone specific however....I support the right to bear arms (loaded ones!).<br /><br />Bob
  19. Bob_VT

    I want SPRINGTIME

    As I advance in years the "pretty Winter snow" no longer appeals to me. My boat and my tow trailer are "comfortably" tucked in under a foot of fresh snow. The ice has formed on the lakes and ice fishing has started (can't water ski behind a fishing shanty). :D <br /><br />I guess that 2002...
  20. Bob_VT

    My Apologies

    To all concerned: Yesterday, I receieved an e-mail which contained a virus :( I worked my butt off to kill it and yes it is gone HOWEVER...... The virus sent out random e-mails with my return address that contained the virus. I did not send them and apologize for any problems they have...
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