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  1. Harritwo

    Favorite Christmas Memory

    What is your favorite Christmas Memory from years past??? Mine is when i was a young lad, Going to Grandma's for Christmas. Lots of presents, lots of food, and most important lots of Christmas Magic.
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    Various Military Ships Pics

    This is USS IOWA, one of the Might Military's Awesome Display of Firepower and Carrier Row Norfolk, VA.
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    Something You Dont See Everyday

    This is a fellow that has a serious addiction also, Not sure i have ever seen anything like this before.
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    Paging System for Mom to call Dad

    My mother requires someone to be with her when she is walking, moving, or otherwise ambulatory. Currently my father takes her to her chair, then to her bed, then to the bathroom, back to her chairs etc... He would like to go outside when she is laying down in bed or be able to go out to his shop...
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    Edge 15051 Tuner for 2004-2008 F150

    Do any of you have any experience with the Edge 15051 Tuner installed on a 5.4L F-150? If so, please provide your thoughts in relation to cost, performance, fuel economy, and towing. Good, Bad, or indifferent. I am considering installing one on my F-150. Truck has 200,000 miles on it, however...
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    Public Thank You to Paul & IBoats

    I wish to publicly thank Paul for the insight, knowledge, and assistance he provided in getting my obsolete Nissan 55 HP outboard in tip top shape. Took it out this past week, (It is in Texas and I am in Washington) ran 40 mph with my Son by himself, ran 35 mph with me and him together. It is...
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    Empty Nest Syndrome

    The Admiral and I have between us 8 children, 6 grandchildren, 2 dogs, a cat that thinks he is a dog, and a cat. When the youngest girl child (The Baby) was born in 1997, i deployed for the civil way in Yugoslavia and was gone from the time she was 1 month old until just before her 1st birthday...
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    UHMW For Trailer Bunks

    I was at the ramp yesterday and saw a trailer using UHMW for bunks, no carpet. The UHMW had a piece of Galvanized channel on bottom for structural support. My trailer has 2 x 6 PT with Carpet. Is UHMW widely used for bunks? It would last longer i imagine. If you use UHMW, would you put...
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    Inside Mirror Interchange for Ford

    I picked up a 2001 Ford Excursion with the Diesel Engine in it. Got it almost ready for sale but need an opinion/advice. It currently has an auto-dim interior rear view mirror that does not work. A new mirror is north of $150.00, however an old style manual mirror is less than $50.00 My question...
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    Nothing more important than getting on the Water

    My wifes friends brother left to go fishing yesterday morning. Backed his boat in the water and fired it off. Went fishing. Was gone about 6 hours and decided to head in. Could not find his keys as he is approaching the dock. Ties up and heads to the lot to get his truck. Couldnt remember where...
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    Question on Rating/Ranks

    I have noticed that the rating/rank below a members name does not always agree with the insignia shown. For example LittleRayRay shows he is a Chief Petty Officer and an Ensign. Another one in the same post shows Rear Admiral and Vice Admiral. The Mods show Mod and then Fleet Admiral, or etc...
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    Nautical Lights on Driveway

    As i work in a shipyard, I have managed to acquire a couple of Navigational Lights, 1 Red, 1 Green that i wish to install on my driveway corner posts. My belief is Red on Right Return then I should put the Red light on the RIght side of the Driveway as I am pulling into it. What is your opinion...
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    Travelling and Visiting Our Northern Neighbor

    As the Admiral and i relocated to the Pacific Northwest a year ago, we are running around and sightseeing our great country. Now we are less than 100 Miles from Victoria BC, and are wanting to go and sight see up north. So my question is, What should we expect? Is there anything that should be a...
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    Wild Day on the Water (Lake Washington)

    Me and the Boy Child launched My Mistress this morning to head out to Lake Washington for Sea Fair and to watch the Blue Angles and the Air Show. When the Boy went to park the truck, i idled around waiting for him, As he approached the dock there was a family trying to start their engine, They...
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    Intermittent NO-START 94 Mercruiser 3.0L

    I have been having an intermittent NO-START condition this summer. I have power to all accessories but not to the starter. Traced all wires and finally determined the cause is the main power cable to the engine. The plug has corrosion on the pins. In the past, on the trailer connector, I have...
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    Purchasing Car out of Country

    I live north of Seattle, about 50 miles from the Canadian Border,On Craigslist there are many canadian vehicles which I might be interested in and was wondering what the laws are about purchasing a Canadian Owned Vehicle and importing it into the US? Are there customs to deal with, Taxes...
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    Another Prop bites the Dust

    Was at the ramp today, test running my boat for the first time since winter, when we launched, i was idling at the dock waiting on my First Mate to park the truck and come back. A new or otherwise not knowing boat owner, has a friend backing him into the water while he was in the boat. Outdrive...
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    1988 Nissan 55HP Idle Issues

    I have a 88 model 55HP Nissan NS50C that I suspect has a vacuum leak on the intake side somewhere. I have a high idle when the engine is running (2000 RPM or so) whether it is running on muffs or in the water. The carbs have been rebuilt, have srayed WD-40 all over while the engine is running...
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    1988 Nissan 55HP Lower Unit Issues

    ​I have my lower unit torn down and need help identifying the issue. Transmission does what it wants to, regardless of where the shift lever is placed. Shift rod is moving up and down when the lever is moved. I originally thought the cam was bad, broken or disconnected but that is not the case...
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    Inexpensive Code Reader for OBDII

    i needed a code reader that i could own, wasnt sure what to buy, but was pretty sure i didnt want a Harbor Freight tool for this application. A local Ford Mech recommended that i purchase a code reader called ELM 327. It was $10.00 and it is available on Ebay as well. The advantage is you can...
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