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  1. bowman316

    I think the warm weather is FINALLY here to stay

    Was looking at the 15 day here in MD, and the lowest high was 74. Most days will be in the low 80's. Looks like those really cold temperatures are about done now. About time! I think summer is finally comming
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    Steve-O's Rehab show

    Anyone seen Steve-O's new Rehab show on MTV? It is about how he was doing every drug in the book, and how messed up his life was. And about a year ago he went to rehab, and it seems now like he really is sober. But it seems like most of the show is talking about his past drug use, and he...
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    Monster truck/ Pontoon boat?

    I know a truck will float on water, assuming the wheels are big enough, they act like pontoons. The bigfoot monster truck proved this in the 80's. So if you had a truck with 4 ft tires or so, and it floated, you could drive down the boat ramp and start floating. Then you get in the bed, and...
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    Breathing Under water

    You know what I want to try this summer, I want to get a long hose, and tie one end to a float, so it will stay above the water. Then Put the other end in my mouth so I can breath under water. I really think that would work. Just something fun to try out sometime.
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    Hit a log/Rock with my motor

    So last weekend I was crusing along a creek, about 20 mph, and I hit something under water (prob a log). The boat was untouched, but the motor hit it and just rode over it. After i got back, I noticed there was nick in the fin that goes below the prop, about the size of half a nickle. There...
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    Working as a deckhand

    So I recently had the urge to quit my job and try to get a job as a deckhand on a ship somewhere. (I have not done anything yet) But I looked on a few sites, and one company said you need USCG certifications before you can even apply to be a deckhand. But the USCG application for this...
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    New Australian Mega Catamaran

    I was watching discovery, or history channel lest night,(forget which). and I saw this show about a mega catamaran built in Australia. This is at least 500 ft long, maybe 1,000. And it is made out of aluminum. The thing that got me was that it had a planing hull, and could go up to 70 mph...
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    Reving engine with clutch in

    Does it hurt the clutch to hit the gas with the clutch in? when I am down shifting, I will put the clutch in, shift the the right gear, and with the clutch still in, give a lil gas to rev match, then let out the clutch. does this hurt anything, should i double clutch, by stopping in netural...
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    Raising up my motor

    My motor site about 3 inches too low in the water, give or take a few. It is currently on the lowest setting with the bolts that hold it on, and sits flush right on top of the transom. So some of the weight of the motor is resting on the top of the transom, and it is not all on the mounting...
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    Crabbing near Ocean City, MD

    when do the crabs show up in the bays near OC, MD? I will be going down in late june, and was wondering if there would be any crabs there by then? I know they will be in the wye river by then, but i have never crabbed in the costal bays.
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    Women

    So my GF just told me that she would rather Go out and have fun with her friends without me, instead of being with me. She just always seemed to have plans with her friends, and I would never see her. I guess if she wants that, I don't want her anyway. She is 23, so i guess she still has...
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    Going to Assateague Island, MD for Memorial Day

    I was thinking about going down to Assateague Island for Memorial day weekend, and camping at the national park there. Just wondering if anyone else had similar plans? I know the water will still be fairly cold, but the weather should be nice. Should be good fishing/ boating. And drive up to...
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    What size motor for 12 ft V-hull Aluminum boat?

    I have a 12 ft Simple Aluminum slight V-Hull boat, and want to use this boat to run up river, this river can get quite a current when water is running. So what size engine would have enough power to get up a fast current? I was looking for a 9.9 hp, but I wonder if a 6 would be able to do the...
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    Do you name small boats?

    I have a 16 ft boat, Should I name it, is it bad luck not to name it. I kinda thought you only named bigger boats, say over 30 feet.
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    How much time do you spend not working?

    What percentage of your work day do you spend goofing off, or just not being productive? I would say I spend about 2 hours of my 8 hour day on these fourms, lol. But my job is pretty boring.
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    Using GPS / Fishfinder in Truck

    So i Just bought the Lowrance 68 C GPS/Fishfinder combo. And I realized, that If I could have a second plug, that would plug into the back of the unit, and hook up a power and ground wire to the truck, the GPS would work in the truck. How it works for the boat it, the wire comes off the...
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    Painting pylwood floor

    I am going to tear up my old carpet, and paint my floor, A section of the floor will be new plywood, and the rest will be fiberglass. I will probally use an epoxy paint, or other water proof paint, and put sand in it when wet, for grip. My question is, what color should i use. I am...
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    Anyone been to Harker's Island, NC

    I am thinking about planning a trip down to Harker's Island, and trailering my boat down there. Anyone ever been there? I want to check out cape lookout, right where that big hook is in the barrier island. This is the extreme south east tip of the outer banks. Any good hotels / campgrounds...
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    Why do you love boating?

    What is the biggest reason you want to get out on your boat? i think the underlying reason I love to boat is the chance to get away from civilization. Get away from traffic and all of the people and mess of society. It is relaxing too. What are your biggest reasons for wanting to take the...
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    Is this boat too heavy?

    I have a 16 ft fiberglass runabout with a 70 HP evinrude on it. The boat is a 79 with a 81 engine on it. The make is a thompson. The boat and trailer together weigh about 3,000 lbs. I know this because i had it weighed at the dump. I suspect that my floor is rotten, or the floatation...
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