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  1. Bob_VT

    SKUNKED! Assistance needed here

    Okay this is not a stupid human trick but I do laugh about it much to the chagrin of my ladyfriend.<br /><br />A ladyfriend (and boating/fishing partner) has a small apartment (one of three in a building). Well.... she works long hours and is away from home for periods of 48 hours or more.<br...
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    Schematic hit's 2000

    Way to go! Keep up the great advice!<br /><br />Bob :D
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    SCHOOL HAS STARTED!

    School has started in almost 90+% of the USA. Buses, children, soccer mom's, working parents, brand new teenage drivers...get the picture!<br /><br />Today there was a school bus accident and 21 students were transported to the local hospital with minor injuries. There was one fatality and not...
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    Ramp tricks

    Well I had one of those days today :( broke down 45 miles (yes 45 miles by boat!) away from my truck/trailer. I was able to limp my boat 18 miles to a ramp against a good 15 mph wind. Well, I was able to phone a friend and get a ride to my truck (over 65 miles by car) and go back to...
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    Trent, Walter Assist please block type?

    Okay I have a superb running 470/170 (stop laughing!!!) and this winter I might start shopping for a project motor. I was considering a V-8 to bolt up to my outdrive (early 1985 Alpha I not a MR). What should I be hunting for (besides deer and turkey :rolleyes: )? A 351W Ford motor since...
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    WINTER-izing Let's collect some ideas now

    Okay, don't get mad. So it was pushing 90 yesterday around here but our nights have been rapidly dropping into the 40's and 50's.<br /><br />Let's all put our heads together and put down in writing our winterizing tips/methods. If we "head it off at the pass" we (living in a snow belt freezing...
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    Crab Bait others Q on Synthetic Woods

    With all the new plastics on the market and wood decking substitutes such as "Fiberon" I wonder if they would be good for marine applications?<br /><br />Yes, they are very heavy and pricey too.<br /><br />No plans just a question out of curiosity.<br /><br />Bob :cool:
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    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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    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...
  10. Bob_VT

    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...
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    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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