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    Nobody fishing?

    If you do some serious study and research you will find the earth has undergone major climate change about 8 times in the past 300K years it is estimated. One if those times is what killed off the dinosaurs. Studies estimate it takes a good thousand years to go thru a cycle. While burning...
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    Fuel line upgrade

    Looking at all the debate over the gray fuel lines causing issues on outboard motors, I need to know what the best replacement hose that gives reliable service. Bought a used boat/ motor last season and found the gray house issues after winter layup inspection. Looking for best marine rated...
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    Excessive smoking

    At our house, I follow her rules inside the house, but when in my garage or barn, my rules are followed. This way we each have our own space. I have always worked some type of side job so I have my own spending money for toys that I want or need. She used to do the same before health issues...
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    Nobody fishing?

    We dont get enough ice to make it worthwhile. Last time we had good ice was probably 10 years back and 5 years before that. My gear is so old it is becomming petrified !!
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    Nobody fishing?

    Minus temps already.....bbbrrrrrr
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    Nobody fishing?

    Sad day today...put the boat to bed for the winter...now the long boring winter with no boating or fishing.. Very depressing actually, wish I could talk wife into moving south at least for the winter !! Bahumbug....
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    Excessive smoking

    Can't say for sure as I don't use it, only Pennzoil TCW3 for over 50 years. Most all mfgrs now offer synthetic oils but which is better ??? From those that I know, who have tried synthetic 2 stroke oil, claim hardly any difference, so.....who knows for sure. Last year bought acysed outfit...
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    Boat listing to left

    Hooked or warped hull near the stern could cause that. Pics of the underside of the hull might help..
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    Excessive smoking

    Not sure what your location is, but Pennzoil TCW3 is considered a premium two cycle oil in my area unless you move to full synthetic. I have worked at various marina's here on the great lakes and most all highly recomend Pennzoil tcw3 or moving to synthetic.
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    Excessive smoking

    That is what I use and have had my best sucess with. I know you said you have it mixed correctly, but what ratio are you using?? I would assume a 50 to 1.... Your mix can be off only slightly to make excess smoke, so be sure you mix very carefully, especially when adding more mixed fuel to a...
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    1969 Boston Whaler hull peel

    This is why I prefer aluminum hulls....no offense intended here, I just hate fiberglass work. Hope you get it figured out and when finnished, get us some pics, nothing cooler than a whaler runnin across the water !!
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    Prop size

    Just tossing this out there....generally you change rpm by 200 for every inch of pitch, when you add a forth blade, you drop 2" of pitch ( compared to a 3 blade) to make up for the fourth blade. These are general adjustments, many things can create a difference like aluminum vs SS, cupping...
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    Keeping the rain and wind off us on the water

    Visit your local custom boat cover shop, they should be able to fix you up. Years back I had a CC with a full bimini, front igloo, side curtains and aft curtain. You could acess the entire boat while under cover. You just had to zip and unzip some zippers to get out from the cover, various...
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    Re usable K cups

    If you ever do clean it out, you might not want to see what comes out !!
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    Re usable K cups

    Be aware of health issues with Keurig coffee pots. Due to the fact that they cant be deep cleaned easily, most folks don't, and many health issues have come about. Our family found out the hard way, all Keurig stuff has been tossed. We have turned to coffee makers that can be deep cleaned...
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    1977 55 HP Evinrude

    What happens when the fuel errodes the super glue?
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    30hp 1989 yamaha firing problems?

    Does the squeeze ball in the fuel line remain hard or does it go soft ? Try squeezing the ball and see what happens when it acts up. How old is the fuel line ? Need more info to make suggestions.....
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    Evenrude 20Hp ?

    Yep...never know what is swapped out, traded, changed over or replaced on old motors.
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    Gas causes mold to form

    In my opinion, the fuel tank caused condensation drawing the mold from the humidity. Enclosed liquids in containers change temps more slowly than the outside of the container, thus causing moisture. Back in the old days, we kept our wooden Lyman boats in a hoist hanging over the river. This...
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    Boat Trailer Bearings Question

    Contact Timken themselves, had an issue with them some years back and they were very helpfull.
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