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    Buying hunting land.

    Western North Carolina has lots of land for sale and cheep. I have no issue finding 10+ acres for 10-25K. I have been thinking of buying one of these lots cash. Things I wonder about are. Building code: I would like to build a small cabin say 800 square feet or so or at the very least get a...
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    Wake in the ICW

    What are your thought on throwing a wake in the ICW? Some parts are pretty remote and it does not matter some parts are designated as no wake zones by the USCG which should always be obayed. What confuses me is the marina that puts up a no wake zone sine in front of it or the rich dude putting...
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    49-foot boat sinks in Constitution Marina in Charlestown

    Sucks... I wonder what went wrong? A 49-foot boat docked at the Constitution Marina in Charlestown, Massachusetts sank today, forcing members of Clean Harbors to drain diesel fuel from the boat. The owners, Walter Hope and his partner Jeff Doretti, had just returned from a vacation trip in...
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    Ford Coil Pack Connection

    Replaced the coil packs on the V10 Excursion. The clips that connected the ignition wire were brittle and a few of them broke off. Any ideas on how to keep them in place? Engine keeps on vibrating a connection loose because of the missing clip causing misfires. I am sure that im not the only one...
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    Anyone want to buy a motor that has been in a fire?

    Looking at ebay and saw this. 6.2 MPI for $4K. Only catch it was in a fire. Looks like they just cut the thing out of the boat transom and all. Also looks like the wiring harness burnt off. 2007 Mercury Mercruiser 6 2 MPI Long Block Engine Light Fire Damage | eBay Auctiva Image Hosting
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    5.0 to 5.7

    Just wondering. I have a 2013 5.0MPI with CATs. Its a bit small for the boat. I was wondering a few things. 1. How much would the current motor be worth if I pulled it and sold it with the cats and manifolds (I would remove the bolt on stuff for the new motor) 2. If I bought a 5.7MPI with the...
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    How long did it take you to get your boat in running order?

    Bought a new boat. Was thinking of all of the projects I did to it last year and all of the things I want to do to it this year. Does it ever end? Are you always tinkering with it trying to make it yours?
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    When to change thermostat

    Do you salt water folks replace it every year? Mine is only one year old and looks pretty rusty. Its a mix of the local fresh water lake and the North Carolina coast.
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    Marina price

    Just so I don't have to pester a bunch of Marinas I was wondering if you would mind sharing what your marina charges per foot for slip and what your electric runs.
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    Bennett AC3000 Auto Tab Control AC3000

    Anyone use one of these? Im sick of chasing tabs.
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    Bravo3 Prop Pitch

    So I will admit it. I bought an underpowered boat. I currently have a Bravo3 outdrive. Will messing with the pitch help keep it on plain? That is my biggest complaint. Currently I have to be running at abou 3600 RPM to keep her on plain, it takes a long time to get on plain and she will fall off...
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    Cash out and new house

    Would you live in a house that you did not like because the property values were going up and up and up or would you cash out and buy something that you wanted to live in. My current situation I live downtown and the property values keep on going up. With that said the house is small, 100 years...
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    Drive Alignment Question.

    I pulled my Bravo3 this weekend. When I went to stick the alignment rod in it would not go in. After measuring it I discovered that the alignment bar was too big. My question is did I order the wrong aliment bar or is the coupler the same size for all mercruiser drives? By the way when I put...
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    Trailer level question

    My tow vehicle is sagging quite a bit, not bad but the trailer is not riding level. Which brings me to my question. Is it better to get the truck and boat to ride level together IE rasing the rear suspension or is just the trailer riding level fine (step hitch). Thoughts on this are...
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    Insurance

    Here we go again. It seams the insurance companies keep on changing. Looks like boatus is just reselling others insurance right now. I have state farm. They are OK but I don;'t think they really understand boating. They will cover only $500 of any salvage cost. Talking to my agent they don't...
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    Reupholster Cockpit

    Help me solve a debate with the wife. No surprise that Bayliner did not use the best material for the cockpit. After one season use there are a few spots mainly corners that show slight signs of ware. She is not the best at being gental with it. I know one day I will have to get the cockpit...
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    Just complaning

    I know BOAT=Bust Out Another Thousand but for real. I just spend over $700 on two new trailer tires, extra hub kit, new LED lights, two spare tire mounts, and a compass. I was gong to let it go until the spring when I can use the boat but it was driving me crazy knowing the boat was sitting in...
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    Good quality LED trailer lights

    Looking for opinions on good quality LED trailer lights. I see them everywhere from $38 a kit to $150. Any recommendations on a brand that will survive salt water?
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    Extra Trailer Hub

    I want to order an extra trailer hub. This is my trailer Venture (its the VBT-7900) Will this fit? Ultra-Tow Ultra Pack Trailer Hub ? 6 on 5 1/2in. 2750 lb. Capacity | Hubs| Northern Tool + Equipment Sorry im a bit of a dummy when it comes to trailers.
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    6 Lug Rims bolt pattern

    Are the bolt pattern on 6 lug rums all the same? I am about to order a few spare tires and rims online and want to make sure that I don't order the wrong thing. Venture says that I have the following on my trailer for tires and rims:St 225/75D 15 LRD 6H The tire and rim I am looking at online...
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