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  1. Harritwo

    Broken starter bolt removal gone wrong? Need advice...

    Re: Broken starter bolt removal gone wrong? Need advice... I had this exact issue a few years ago. Using a wire hanger asa template,this is the bracket I crafted and installed. You can buy a piece of flat bar at Lowe's Tractor Supply,McMaster-Carr or various other places.
  2. Harritwo

    Nissan 55 HP Fuel System

    Does anyone know a solution or a source for parts for the plastic fuel fittings and vacuum fittings for the Nissan 55? The fittings are either cracked or missing and i need to eliminate the vacuum leaks to make this engine run right. Ideas or suggestions, parts are greatly appreciated? Paul...
  3. Harritwo

    Access Database Program Help Needed.

    I use Access in my business to create my quotes and invoice my products and services. I give a military discount to my customers that are active or retired. Is there any way to preload the discount into the database so that i can select a produst or service that says Mil Discount and...
  4. Harritwo

    To Wax or Not Wax? That is my question

    I would like to know if you wax the entire hull of a fiberglass boat or just the portion above the waterline? I have been told to wax the entire hull and it will reduce the drag and I have been told not to wax below the waterline. I dont know why or what the reason is so that is my question...
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    Christmas Poem, Still brings tears to my heart.

    Please read and remember our service members past and present during the holidays. Author Unknown. Sailor's Christmas Twas the night before Christmas, the ship was out steaming, Sailors stood watch while others were dreaming. They lived in a crowd with racks tight and small, In a 80-man...
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    Manifold Question 3.0L 94 Merccruiser Alpha 1 Gen II.

    The engine is a 94 Mercruiser 3.0L Ser OF144391. The manifold that came off was the old style, i am being told by my local Marine Dealer that the manifold in the pic is the correct one to replace the old one that had end caps. The exhaust ports for Cylinders 2 & 3 do not have the divider in...
  7. Harritwo

    Nissan 55HP Electrical Help Needed

    Of all the bad luck, Someone decided that they needed all three batteries from my fathers 17' Bass Tracker with 55 HP Nissan. When they decided to releive him of the batteries, they must have been in a hurry as they absolutely did not care about the damage tehy caused because they took a pair of...
  8. Harritwo

    Property Preservation Contractors

    I am a contractor performing property preservation services for 3 different companies. The newest company that I just signed a contract with is a start-up company in Florida and is based in North Carolina. 2 of the companies give me an average of 5 days to perform the work orders that are issued...
  9. Harritwo

    MG Cartoon

    Here is something that you might not see everyday. You have to give the owner credit for ingenuity. I saw this on the St. John's at Marker 22 south of Lake George, Fl.
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    Boating Lake George, FL

    Are there any active Iboaters in the Lake George Florida area? Specifically Astor and The Glens? Can anyone give me some information concerning this area? I visited the Astor area and fell in love with the scenery and the year round baoting opportunities.
  11. Harritwo

    Sex Offender as a Neighbor!

    We recently had a convicted registered sex offender move into a home across the street from us with a single Mom. The Mom lost custody of her two teen daughters for allowing this man into her house. After about a month, The Sex Offender purchased a vehicle. (Previously the Mom did not have a...
  12. Harritwo

    2004 F-150 A/C Help Needed

    I have a 2004 F-150 Lariat Supercab with the automatic climate controls. The blend door motor is sticking and you have to cycle the controls to get it to switch to the dash. I bought a new motor and the question is where is the motor located? How do you change it?
  13. Harritwo

    Dock Follies

    We have the whole family here at Castaway's in Astor Florida. We have been sightseeing on the water for most of the day andhave taken on fuel once already. When we get back to the campground and tie up the Boat, we are sitting on the deck cooking some steaks and just watching th traffic on the...
  14. Harritwo

    3.0L Exhaust Manifold

    I just replaced the exhaust manifold on my 3.0L Mercruiser. I have the A03 Manifold. The old manifold had the end caps on it and Mercury informed me that the new ones do not as they have redesigned the manifold. The new manifold also did not have the divider between cylinders 2 & 3 as my old one...
  15. Harritwo

    Returning From The Ramp

    My father just bought his first ever boat. He is 78 and while I have owned boats for over 30 years, I cannot find in writing what I am looking for. What I would like to find is a Pre-Launch check list and a Check list for after he is at the house. I want it to be KISS for him and include...
  16. Harritwo

    Broken starter bolt in Mercruiser 3.0L ALpha one Engine block

    Re: Broken starter bolt in Mercruiser 3.0L ALpha one Engine block I just did this exact job on my 3.0L Merc with almost the same conditions you are describing. I used a right angle battery powered drill with a left hand twist carbide bit. First thing is to get a transfer punch and center punch...
  17. Harritwo

    Marinette WI Jobs/Housing

    Well I have been offered a job with Marinette Shipbuilding in Marinetter WI. I have several questions if anyone has some information on them? 1) What is the housing and job market like in the Marinette area? How hard would it be for my wife to find a decent paying job? 2) What is the average...
  18. Harritwo

    Fenders for Boat Trailer

    Does anyone know where i can purchase a set of galvanized fenders for a tamdom axle boat trailer. The existing fenders measure 9" wide by 66" long. I found one set for $117 ea but shipping was more than the total price of the fenders. No one local that i have found has them so any help is...
  19. Harritwo

    Tropical Storm Debby Restore questions

    Tropical Storm Debby just dumped record rainfalls on us and created severe flooding. I had my boat on a trailer, tied down to the trailer and hualed it to higher ground. The bilge drain plug was removed, the jack was as high as it would go and the cover was on, the engine cover closed. I had to...
  20. Harritwo

    Big Fish Fishing in South Texas

    Does anyone know of a charter company that i could use to get my father his thrill of deep sea fishing in the Rockport, Corpus Christ Texas Area. I am wanting to hire someone that would take 4-6 people off shore somewhere in the Gulf that he could have the opportunity to catch some tuna or...
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