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    more ranks?

    since my christmas topic went over so well, thought i'd try again...<br /><br />anyone else like the idea of more ranks? i'm certainly no captain, deserving more like an ensign or lieutenant junior grade ranking. propose iboats (if possible) follows the same rank structure that we use in the...
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    cancel christmas???

    here's a good one... driving home today and i hear a story on the radio about all the various groups around the u.s. and world that have a problem with christmas celebration. one town had to change the name of their tree from christmas tree to holiday tree so they didn't offend people not...
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    inflatable lift

    not sure where best to post this, maybe jb will move it if needed. wondering if anyone has any experience with inflatable boat lifts? do they work well? take forever to fill/lift? any idea how much one would cost rated to lift a 13' whaler with 40hp o/b? thanks-
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    inflatable lift

    not sure where best to post this, maybe jb will move it if needed. wondering if anyone has any experience with inflatable boat lifts? do they work well? take forever to fill/lift? any idea how much one would cost rated to lift a 13' whaler with 40hp o/b? thanks-
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    it's a girl...

    2-cycle/4-cycle? yamaha/johnson? censor posts/let them go? who cares....<br /><br />my first was born yesterday- madalyn rose. 6lbs 10oz. 19 in.<br /><br />all i can say is wow!
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    bottom paint

    happy friday all...<br /><br />ok, so i have this 20' center console. i need a good, convenient place to keep next season (can't keep it at my townhome). i can of course pay the crazy rates here in annapolis for boatel, dry storage with ramp access, etc. or i can keep for free in the water at...
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    freeze question

    trying to help a few friends out. both bought brand new boats with merc i/o's (135hp, 260hp). both are trying to get as much boating in before the winter. they are convinced that as long as they turn a little knob on the top of their engine that allows cooling water to drain from the block...
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    prop selection

    original post deleted by steve...<br /><br />1997 sunbird neptune 200cc (approx 2200lbs)<br />1998 johnson 150hp oceanrunner<br /><br />great acceleration and top end. but at wot my rpm's were only 4600, and based on other posts, it sounds like the wrong prop.<br /><br />suggestions on best...
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    VHF/AM/FM Question

    I found a product made by Shakespeare that advertises as a VHF/AM/FM band separator. It states you can use it to connect one antenna to both your VHF radio and AM/FM radio. Do you think both radios can be used at the same time? Will there be interference? Thanks-
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    1998 JOHNSON 150 OCEANRUNNER ALARMS

    Just bought a boat with a 1998 Johnson 150HP Oceanrunner engine. Runs great,<br />starts every time, idles well, sounds normal, no smoke, etc. After running at<br />3500 rpm for more than 10 mintues, the check engine alarm sounds. As soon as I slow,<br />alarm ceases. No symptoms of anything...
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