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  1. marlboro180

    Ice claws

    Did not want to step onto thread about the young boys loss with this, but I live on a river that freezes and thaws and can be dangerous at times. We were ice skating out there a few weeks ago, and 3 days later the ice broke out. It has since frozen over again, and skated on it this weekend. I...
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    Panama (the country) to Costa Rica?

    Mrs. M and I are planning our next trip ( about a year from now) to Costa Rica. We are planning on traveling to the Osa Peninsula as we really love it there with it being so remote , but I would really like to do the trip via Panama City. I really want to see the canal and related sites!! We...
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    Briggs 8hp Advice?

    So my Dad's Toro 8-28 ride on mower gave up the ghost. It would not start for him, even after a jump from a car battery (he kept going up in batteries to jump it) When I got over to his place he had it jacked up and a 3' cheater bar pulling on the crank from pulley nut. He said he has gotten...
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    Rain Rain go away....

    So I was out canoeing the other night and left the boats on the river bank. Windy stormy night and today as well. 2" or so. At least I tied 'em up a bit:redface: Now where did I leave those waders??? Milwaukee River ( in my front yard) came up quite a bit, like 1.5' so far...
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    Gas BBQ Grill Choice?

    Well, my birthday is right around the corner and my wife wants to get me a new bbq grill:) How can I argue with that? We currently have several charcoal units and 1 Sunbeam LP grill that's really convenient to fire up quickly and do some brats/ steaks, etc. on short notice. The burners are...
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    Mercury might leave WI

    :( I don't know the details but hate to see it is even a possiblity. http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/53869207.html Mercury Marine Could Leave State By Jay Olstad FOND DU LAC - After 70 years in Wisconsin, Mercury Marine is the closest it has ever been to leaving for good. The 830...
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    Chased my own tail tonight

    While I wasn't boating, I was on the boat finally getting her ready to get back out on the water after long awaited repair. Motor back together? Check. Bolts torqued? check. Alternator hooked up? Check. Fuel full? check...You get the idea.. Fired right up and I had a big 'ol grin , patting...
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    St. Augustine, Jacksonville, FL Fun Stuff to do?

    We're flying out this morning to Jacksonville for a friends wedding and wondering if anyone has a suggestion for something fun to for my family to do. Was thinking about the old spanish fort in St. Augustine- cruised around that town for a couple hours once.Kinda nice. We've got the evening...
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    Water in Cyl Merc 140 am I on track?

    -1983 4 Winns 180 w/ Mercruiser in-line 4 serial #6319412 with 881 hrs on it. mr/Alpa Bought it used last year, inland freshwater boat. Not sure of prior owners maintenance habits, but seems in reasonable condition overall. I run the boat on a river in WI. Compression test: Cyl 1- 135, cyl 2...
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