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  1. marcoalza

    Is there a Veterinary Ophthalmologist in the house? or someone who knows doggy eyes?

    I have a 2 and half year old Saluki dog. Rosie. She is the most adorable companion but has a problem with her left eye. We have taken her to a vet who says she has a cataract which we can either leave and she will eventually go blind in that eye or we can have it operated on. The operation...
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    Hotel Security Flaw!

    Something I found amusing....... We stayed at the Banyan Tree Resort in Ras Al Khaimah last week, not cheap, but very very nice and Mrs marcoalza had a great birthday. Have a look at the 'In-Room Safe' setup in the wardrobe. Fantastic security!:eek:
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    My Pics are now just attachments, never used to be.......

    For the last 3 days, whenever I attach a photo it only shows in the post as a text link to the photo. No thumbnail. What am I doing wrong? I have posted many photos but this problem started only recently.:confused::mad: Like...
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    We just hit 300,000 members today!

    Not sure if you are aware but we hit a great milestone today on iboats. 300,000 members...... Three Hundred Thousand! I?ve been watching the numbers for the last week or so and members have been joining at the rate of almost 250 a day! Real testimony to the forum and its value to boaters...
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    Black Max or Michigan Wheel

    I am about to replace my prop and have found 2 places here that stock a replacement. Both are aluminium but the Michigan Wheel prop is 25% more expensive. Is it 25% better or should I go with the Quicksilver Black Max prop.:confused:
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    Down to earth Prop advice

    I have removed (thanks to paultjohnson & craze1cars) my mashed up prop and will get a new one this week. I don't want need top speed but quicke hole shot and wakeboarding. Has anyone with a Q4 220hp, (now an Q5) changed a prop for these reasons with success? I didn't want to post this on the...
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    Prop Removal on Alpha One

    I've mashed up my prop and want to replace it myself. Is it just a case of removong the nut and remove and replace the prop? Do I need any other parts before I replace it? How do I stop the prop turning while removing/replacing the nut? Can I put it in gear or can that damage something...
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    Bad Advice? - No option?

    The problem I have is that the brake actuator on my Tahoe trailer is leaking fluid. I cannot get anyone here to repair or replace it and keep being told to disconnect it all together. It is working a little at the moment but makes an awful knock on take up and when braking. I think this is due...
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    Bearing Buddies

    I'm booked in to have my bearings replaced this week and my man has recommended Bearing Buddies to be fitted as well. I've never heard of them but he said.... The bearing buddy is an add on to the bearing. It gets pressed onto the bearing in place of the cover cap and packed with grease. It...
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    Removed Graphics from Q4

    Did something that I've been putting off for a long time. The Go Faster stripes on the side of my Q4 were damaged in places (not my fault) and I removed them at the beach yesterday. I then spent about 3 hours at home cleaning off the residue adhesive and gave her a polish. I think she looks...
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    Advice on Hydrofoil & Hydrofoil Stabilizers

    Can anyone share some advice/eperience on these products? The claims from the manufacturer are: The SE Sport will improve handling and provide better maneuverability with a smoother ride Features Turbo Trac to enhance thrust and control Cuts planing time dramatically and keeps the boat on...
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    Poll - Who wants an iBoats iPhone app?

    I thought it would be a good idea after reading the following post to get members views on an iPhone app for iBoats. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=389685 Personally, I'd love it as accessing the site via a mobile web page is tedious. What do you think?
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    Most users ever online was 1,814, Today at 05:14 AM.

    Just noticed this on the site today. Amazing!:) Biggest family in the world!
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    Foot Position on a Wakeboard

    I need your advice and opinions on foot position on a wakeboard. I assume that the best position to start with would be similar to your natural stance/angle while standing. My son has just started boarding and can get up and stay up no problem but he has the bindings as they came out the box...
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    How should I deal with these waves next time?

    I really got caught out the other day. We launched early, my son did some wakeboarding then we settled on Jumeira Island for lunch and decided to leave about 3pm. Half way back to the dock the sea was turning pretty rough compared to what I am used to. All the while we were only 1km max from...
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    A padlock can be so satisfying........

    This one is unbelievable. I launched my boat yesterday (after removing the stern straps but that?s another post) and parked the car and trailer in the usual area. Came back after a wonderful day tied up and went to get the car and trailer. In front of my car was a Maserati. To the side was a...
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    No Reverse on the Ramp!!

    I know what I'm doing. I'm the most prepared person in the world. Prep at home, final check at the waterside. back down the ramp unhook, reverse, done. This time though, big problem, put it in reverse, lot's of noise, no movement. Wait, think, try again. Drive must be broken. Prop is Not...
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    Brake Actuator

    The brake actuator/master cylinder is leaking on my Tahoe trailer. Is there such thing as a repair kit/seal kit available for these? Or do you think I need to buy a new actuator?
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    Wakeboarding without tower

    My son is about to start wakeboarding this weekend off the back of our boat. Are there any major issues I should watch out for as we dont have a tower, just the ski hook.
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    My First Wakeboard

    I want to buy a wakeboard for my son, (21 years old, 168lbs). It will be his first and I want to get the right type of board to start with. I think he will get to grips with the sport pretty quickly as he has good balance, gym trains daily and can ski & skate really well. Has anyone any tips...
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