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  1. marcoalza

    Why Why Why???

    Had a great day on the sea yesterday. Beautiful weather, calm seas, empty beach. I check and double check everything. To the point of OCD. My wife says I'm mad. I laugh at these stories of dragging the skeg. Stupid people, should be more careful. Shouldn't be allowed to captain a boat if they...
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    I need an Air Con expert for some sane advice.....

    There might be a simple remedy/explanation for this but I am confused; We?ve just moved villa in the same area. 3 floors, 7 Air Con controls/thermostats in total. Been having a bit of a nightmare as trying to find any sort of expert in any field in this country is a task. Whatever the query...
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    Tahoe Swing Tongue set up

    I have never used my swing tongue feature on my trailer as the set up seems to have been botched by the previous owner. There was never a removable pin just a big bolt through the hinge. I need to get it working as we are moving soon and have less room for the full length. I now have a...
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    How long should I flush for?

    I currently flush with fresh water for about 4-5 minutes. I was told to do it till I cannot taste salt water coming out but to be honest I can't detect salt even after a minute. Am I doing it long enough? Can I do it too long?
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    Lost my Gimble Bearing Zerk / Nipple

    Came back from the water yesterday and while washing down the boat I noticed that the Grease Nipple (I think you call it Zerk over there) was missing. :eek: I'm pretty sure it was there last time I went out so not sure what's happened. Do you think that water would have got int the gimble...
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    Statement from the UAE Defense Ministry

    What do you guys reckon on this statement from the UAE Defense Ministry? I’ve never heard of this being an issue in all my years in the Auto industry, or is it? :confused: UAE - The Defence Ministry has advised all the car owners in the UAE not to fill the fuel tank full, because for the next...
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    Off to Thailand 4th May

    Me and the young lady are off to Thailand on the 4th May. 2 days Bangkok 4 days Phuket 4 days Koh Samui Any 'must see' places or things to do from you guys? A game of "Ping Pong" in a seedy club in Bangkok is already on the cards.... so I'm told :facepalm:
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    How much sleep do we need?

    I rarely sleep more than 5 or 6 hours a night and always feel cheated as I?m desperate for more?..or am I? Some people say that they only need 3 to 4 hours a night, others need 10. I function well during the day and don?t spend all day yawning but I still crave a really good night?s sleep. The...
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    I'm a tough guy. I can say no!

    Got and email form a work colleague last Thursday with a picture of a lovely little dog that had been found wandering and looking for food round here. This little yellow Labrador pup needed a home. I forwarded it to my friends and although she?s adorable, I didn?t really want the...
  10. marcoalza

    Check out this presentation using iPads....

    My Son who works in Live Events sent me this. Very creative and worth watching.
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    Sorry Guys......I couldn't resist taking this picture.....

    :facepalm:;):p
  12. marcoalza

    Bifocal (progressive lens) Sunglasses

    Do any of you own or have tried a pair of bifocal sunglasses. I?m thinking of getting a pair made to make my life more enjoyable when out and about in the sun and for reading and driving. The type I would get would be progressive bi-focal so the line wouldn?t be visible on the lens. I?d love...
  13. marcoalza

    ihate iboats

    It's not fair....... The only time I get to play here is when 99.993% of you are asleep. It's 2:45pm here on a wind down afternoon before the weekend break after a hectic month end and I'm here on my own. Talking to myself. When you guys wake up I'll be asleep. It's not fair......:mad:
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    Just witnessed nasty road rage......but feel good now

    This happened this afternoon: I came up alongside an off ramp near my dealership and saw a pickup and a car had both tried to go for the same lane where the lanes go 2 into 1. The driver of the car had got out and was punching the little guy who was driving in the truck repeatedly in the...
  15. marcoalza

    The Most Ridiculous Story in Gulf News

    This will interest the mechanically minded and auto technicians. Published yesterday and on the front page of Gulf News (National Paper in UAE) http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/emergencies/speeding-driver-rescued-by-abu-dhabi-police-1.986168 :confused::confused:
  16. marcoalza

    I have to share this one liner with you.......

    conjunctivitis.com - that's a site for sore eyes!
  17. marcoalza

    Think I might leave my boat on the drive.........

    http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=T4FIS1FnOQg What do you think? :eek:
  18. marcoalza

    Please include Little Jo in your prayers tonight..........

    Hi Friends. I wouldn't normally do this but I really don't know what else to do. One of my closest friends was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm 2 weeks ago and has been having surgery in Los Angeles. Luckily for Little Jo, there happened to be a top Neuro Surgeon on duty when she was admitted...
  19. marcoalza

    Bimini - Am I missing somethin?

    I have a Q4 and when the bimini is down, the hinge and rear arm are rubbing on the body of the boat. I'm pretty sure that I may be missing a part here to prevent this. At the moment I wrap a couple of old T Shirts around the hinge to prevent scartching. Looks really lovely:facepalm: Any ideas?
  20. marcoalza

    We just hit...........Half a Million Topics.... today!!

    500,000 Topics:D 300,000 members:D:D 1 big family of boaters! :D:D:D Well done iboats.
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