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    400 error code

    For the last 1 1/2 hour been getting 400 error code everytime I try to go to shopping or such.Member forum works ok though.
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    giver her the gas i said!scary.

    https://www.msn.com/en-ca/video/news/monster-wave-wipes-out-boat/vi-BBRHWx6?ocid=spartandhp
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    Dashcam ?

    Got a dashcam from my niece for Christmas.It comes with a 4 gb micro sd card.How long can a 4gb card record for?10 minute vid ,15,25,1 hr more?I realise it can be set for endless loop,just wondering so if I want to use it to record while atving or boating how long the vids would be?It doesn't...
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    lawnboy engine replacement?

    I believe the old girl has given up the ghost.1997 gold series 5hp 2 stroke .will not spark atall anymore .New coil is around 50 I believe.Harbor freight has 5.5 predator lawnmower engines for 114 .Will that work as a replacement for my old 2 stroke motor?
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    winter tires

    As most know by now I bought a 2013 ford edge awd this summer.It has Michelin latitude green x touring tires on it now with nice chrome clad rims.Ive read that the tires suck in the wintertime.So I was up at my local ford dealership chatting with the store manager and he has a set of mich winter...
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    yamaha has stepped up to the plate

    Yamaha one ups mercury with a xto 425 4 stroke!https://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/prod...6-and-v8/xf425
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    location,location,location.

    Put a sign on my old 2003 f150 4x4 yesterday at 3 pm on the front lawn.3:30 pm it was sold for what I wanted.Couple of years ago put a trailer on same lawn and 20 minutes later it was gone.Same with a glass boat ,it was gone in less than a day.I should open up a car lot ,lol.
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    Secure your load

    Walked out the front door last night with tea in hand just to be outside for a few.A large vehicle slowly goes buy the house with 30 foot trailer or so in tow (camping type).and down the road proceeds to climb a fairly step hill .Next I hear a god awful screech and when I look here comes a...
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    how to get the gas out of the truck

    Selling my 2003 f150 4x4.Tried to get a hose down her to siphon out 20 plus gallons of fresh gas.No go,Whats blocking the hose a screen?Suggestions.
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    Weather problems.

    I got an email from fedex saying my parcel will be delayed up to soo Mich.Its in Greenville S.C. they say delayed by natural disaster.What happened?Floods ?
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    chev 4x4

    Its time to think about a newer truck.Ive looked at a lot and will not by new due to the stupid prices expecially for a retired steelworker.One ive looked at was a chevy 4x4 4 door with the 5.3 litre motor.Thoughts on that truck?Towing duties will be fairly light 2000lbs max .
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    Launch gone bad.

    My friend whose a expert wooden boat guy /builder says this owner does everything half ass .https://www.sootoday.com/local-news/staff-first-responders-credited-for-successful-outcome-to-bellevue-marina-boat-sinking-984146
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    Quick ? about mounting scotty downrigger.

    Bought a nice scotty depthmaster electric downrigger for the ss160 starcraft..Due to the design of the boat theres no options for mounting normally so im going with the tried and true wood plank across the back and then mount the swivel base on it .So the question is 2x6? or 1x6? Pine,maple ,oak...
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    talk about lucky!

    Nieces boyfriend was driving in northern Ontario when his Montana minivan started to act up,so he pulled over right away in Spanish Ontario (see bugtussel) .Oil sending sensor had cracked and was spewing oil all over so he walked to a house a few yards away to see about finding a way to get to a...
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    2003 115 yamaha

    Brother bought a boat with a 2003 4 stroke 115 Yamaha.Just curious as to anybody on here own one and how they like them?very clean fully serviced motor.Dealer put in new oil,filter,gas filter,spark plugs,impeller ,lower unit oil .
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    how to use multimeter

    What setting do I use to test a outboard condencer with this meter?
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    Kicker plate install?

    So my brother bought this boat .1995 sprit 170 with 2003 4 stroke 115 hp Yamaha.Because of where his camp is he would like to add a kicker for safety's sake.I would think the right side rear would be about right ,correct?The transom is blocked in and has extremely limited room to maneuver to...
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    trailer tires?

    Well it most likely time to get some new tires for the trailer 16 starcraft ss160 with 60 etec on a legend glide on trailer.5.30 x12 5 spoke.I was looking on the wallyworld site and they have said tires on rims for 60 bucks each.Loadstar bias 6 ply.Adequate tires?I normally don't go more than 90...
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    nhl playoffs

    Anybody else watching the games?Me I'm a jets fan and so far so good but I'm also cheering on the las vegas golden knights who last night gave san jose a 7-0 thumping.
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    old coil replacement

    Not sure where to put this here seems good enough.If any members are like me and maybe have an old oddball outboard this link may be very helpful.For me its elgin (1955) to omc coil.http://oddjobmotors.com/tt1_replacewico_coil.htm
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