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  1. Bob_VT

    DerwoodJr AKA Sloopy and JB

    Sloopy, Wow I was thinking of Derwood recently and we have not seen him in a long time. (I wonder what happened to him and his shade tree special?) I agree you should be Dockboy .... I remember when you were awarded that prestigious title. What about my Stupid Human Trick .... remember when...
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    Internet Explorer 7

    I upgraded to IE 7 and it has a few bugs but, a few great perks. With this new forum the text is small (tiny) and I am forced to the reading glasses..... NO MORE!!! IE 7 has a good enlargement button in the bottom right corner that zooms the page to !25, 150, 200 up to 400% It is a real...
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    Sponson Idea - Input?

    I have a 14' Starcraft. The hull has rounded chines in the rear. (A jon boat has squared off rear corners) I was looking at a jet ski today and realized it has sponsons. Tick tick tick the brain is thinking.... would the addition of these sponsons on my hull have any effect? <br /><br />I...
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    DJ Hailing DJ

    DJ....<br />When you used the Pettit 6455 metal prep primer did it come with the activator??? (Mine did not from West Marine????)<br /><br />Did you prime over that?<br /><br />The metal prep has zinc chromate in it.... can I also use it over painted (scuffed) surfaces?<br /><br />I am calling...
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    Gluvit information FYI

    I picked up a "quart" can of Gluvit and I thought I would pass along some info.<br /><br />It is sold by weight I was surprised when I opened my quart can and it was about 66% full!<br /><br />I used a postal scale and a 16 ounce plastic cup to mix it in. I weighed out the Gluvit and then...
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    Teenage ringtone

    There is a rigntone designed for teenagers that older people can not hear. This is so teenagers can hear their cell phone ring in class and not the teacher.<br /><br /> Ringtone <br /><br />Now this is serious.... I can not hear it at all. It abrades my wife and drives the dog nuts too.... me...
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    Aluminum Boat Paint CONFUSION!!!!!!

    Okay I have read and searched...<br /><br />I was told by two seperate bodymen that on raw aluminum I should use an etching primer, followed by an epoxy primer then a topcoat. I was intending on using automotive spray.<br /><br />When I mentioned the entire hull I was told no different. I...
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    Aluminum boat paint question

    <br /><br />It is missing paint in spots but was white outside and a very pale green inside.<br /><br />Can I just sand to skuff the surface?<br />..... get away with priming with zinc chromate only the bare areas? OR do the entire boat with it?<br />......now the big question...<br /><br />Can...
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    Pink overload

    Americade is going on in Lake George, NY (about 40 minutes away). Here in VT we are flooded with people cruising through the mountains (in the rain) and taking in the sights.<br /><br />I work at Central Vermont Motorcycles and one of our customers stopped in today prior to her trip over to the...
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    Just found some oil residue 18HP (1967)

    1967 Evinrude Fastwin that I just picked up from a friend whose Dad was the original owner. Basically this motor has seen little use over the past years and is not in too bad shape.<br /><br />Tried to start it and no spark. Cut to the chase.<br /><br />1967 had original coils. I purchased...
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    New Project few opinions needed (Photos added 6/21)

    1963 Starcraft Aluminum boat - <br />Needs - new transom wood<br /> - A few minor leaks repaired (no missing rivits) but silicon on inside of keel by the bow??<br /> - seats (wood benches) pretty badly weathered<br /> - flotation under 3 seats ... should I take apart to check...
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    HEY BONDO!!! HEY BONDO!!!! HEY BONDO!!!!

    HEY BONDO!!!! Am I the only one who noticed that you turned 51 today?????? :D <br /><br />Happy B Day!!!<br /><br />Gee 1955 was a good year for people crops!! <br /><br />Bob :cool:
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    Ready for Winter?? I am.

    Call me crazy (been called worse).<br /><br />I am ready for Winter. I had my oil tank filled yesterday. I get it filled once a season and it lasts for a year. It is a 1000 gallon tank and I usually use 650 - 750 gallons a year.<br /><br />I usually go through this ritual at the end of August...
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    Adobe Reader Help

    Okay, I'm lost!! I need to install Adobe Reader into a pc that is NOT connected to the net.<br /><br />Where can I get a copy so I can install it on a cd to transfer?? When I have tried it want's an internet connection...GRRRRRR.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Bob
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    New Daughter-in-law

    Will I am darn proud and feel blessed! My son Michael got married today. He had a nice wedding with a best man, 3 ushers and his best dog. The tux people were thrilled to fit the dog! This puppy is a year old this month! Everyone yells pictures so here they are :D <br /><br />and...
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    For the Golfers out there

    Caddy Comments<br /><br />1. Golfer: "Think I'm going to drown myself in the lake." <br />Caddy: " Do you think you can keep your head down thatlong?" <br /><br />2. Golfer: "I'd move heaven and earth to break 100 on this course." <br />Caddy: "Try heaven, you've already moved most of the...
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    The gauntlet has been thrown down!!!!!!

    My two neighbors (one east and one west of me) have thrown down the gauntlet!!!! :mad: :mad: They actually had the nerve to cut their grass for the first time this year.<br /><br />I am not going to play into their evil plot!! They think I will cut my grass so we all look well groomed...
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    Eagle update :(

    I did a c&p of this about the Eagle Cam I still hope to see a little one but it does not sound good.... :( <br /><br />Sunday, April 30 2006 @ 03:09 PM PDT<br />Contributed by: davidh<br />Views: 4673 <br /><br />Sad News:<br /><br />April 30, 2006 <br /><br />Eagles and conservation have...
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    Real funny stuff

    Computer Stuff <br /><br />Browse through this and get ready for a few good laughs.
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    Toy shuffle

    Well, alot of changes in my house lately. Sold the wifes car and sold my cuddy cabin boat. I actually have sorrow for letting both of them go. The cuddy was too big and too much for the 2 of us.<br /><br />Picked up a used Toyota 4x4 Tacoma Ex cab with a 4 cyl and 5 speed. The plan is...
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