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  1. korygrandy

    Fell in the drink

    Well after a year of dry launching and loading I finally took a surprise swim today. I was giving the boat a nice shove to the shore as I stood on the bunk. When I turned around lost balance and I couldn't get in a position to put my other foot down to balance myself. I yelled out a holler as...
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    Local county sheriff water patrol corral runaway boat

    Great story of how our local boys snag a runaway boat. I'm glad the operator made it to shore just fine and a very cool look at how you catch a runaway boat. http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=683145...
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    fnally got her wet...and my identity revealed

    I finally launched the glastron...I found out my isolator is either hooked up wrong or I have a bad cranking batt. Good thing I was fully prepared with my backup fully charged deepcycle and a vicegrip. I now know I can properly winterize and summerize this bad boy, thanks don s for...
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    Tired of being dry docked but life is grand

    Still sitting here staring at my boat in the garage. Of course snow is in the forecast Wednesday. But on the bright side I have an awesome new job/profession working at 3deep marketing. I test all the client websites, website redesigns, facebook / google / email ad and tracking capaigns and...
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    Finally, a change of pace in my career

    Well after a good solid year and a half of stressing out, interviewing and pursuing a new career oppurtunity that would be a good change of pace from what I do now, I am able to report SUCCESS! :p It has been a gruelling process but the effort has finally paid off and I will begin my new job...
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    Just when you thought spring was here...

    Mother Nature takes a dump on you! 10+ inches on March 23rd in Minnesota...not unusual but definitely a downer (unless you aren't anticipating the boating season).
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    Purchase Agreements

    Got myself a PA out on a possible new home for me the girl and the dog. Hopefully I will be moving on to bigger and better things. If I get this place I will actually be able to fit a full size in the garage! Plus the lady is really digging this place. Of course the Realtors are playing...
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    Netbook or Tablet tough decision

    I was looking at getting a netbook or tablet. I would just be using it to browse the internet, do internet research, and sending e-mails. I am weary of the touch tablets because when I type an e-mail, I want to be able to type an e-mail and with those tablets I'm just concerned that typing is...
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    95 Tahoe Electrical Issues ?

    So I've been having intermittent heater issues since I bought the truck last spring. Finally the heater made a nice dieing noise and then I smelled burnt wires. No more heater. Then the same day I notice a quick flash of a light in the upper left of the dash. I thought it said check breaks...
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    Anyone use Google PowerMeter

    Basically Google offers a service to monitor your energy usage online using energy information provided by utility smart meters and energy monitoring devices. :D http://www.google.com/powermeter This is definitely something interesting that I want to pursue but my energy company (Excel...
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    Anyone go to the Minneapolis Boat Show

    The Minneapolis Boat Show is going on right now and I was curious if anyone has went and if it's worth the $10 admission? :confused: http://www.minneapolisboatshow.com/attendees/features/features.aspx
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    Your office and PC "lair" setup

    So I decided to upgrade my PC since it takes 3minutes to boot before I can do anything. I hope there is some old timer who has a decked out presidential style office. Please post pics of your setup. In the mail is a Intel i5 clarksdale 3.2ghz dual-core 4MB L3 Cache that can be easily over...
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    Chev Tahoe Accessory Wiring

    Question, I got some off-road lights for my 1995 Chevy Tahoe for Xmas that I am in the process of wiring into the truck. When wiring accessories to my vehicle can I use one of the 2 existing fuse blocks (1 in cab of truck by driver side door, 1 in engine compartment) to get my positive feed...
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    Swing arm or some other similar device

    Anyone know of a company that makes spring wing arms of various sizes. An example would be like a long swinging wall lamp but without the lamp. Example: I want to mount a small camera on the end of it so I can swing the camera around a decent sized area of maybe 10' radius. Like a makeshift...
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    Success story in bad economy

    I wish it was my success story but oh well. For all of you whose hope is diminishing stick in there. I had to have my transmission rebuilt a year and a half ago. I called about 7 places and the lowest bidder was a guy who had a rural shop right next to his house. I brought my truck there, it...
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    Changed oil, want to use boat and continue winterizing

    Well the weather here in MN is going to be gorgeous this weekend. My dillemna is I changed the oil in prep for the cold winter. Will I need to change the oil again after my 1 outing on the river or will it be fine over the winter after 1 use with the boat. Obviously I will get the water out...
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    Tarp supports for outside winter storage

    What would one recommend for a CHEAP solution to support a tarp over the snowy minnesota winter? Should i just stick some sort of pole in the middle of the helm and in the middle of the open bow to prevent snow from piling up in there? Or do I want to build a frame around the boat somehow...
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    Straight Cash Homey

    Is how Randy Moss responded after being asked "How will you pay for your fine" after mooning the fans. And now he's back in MN with the Vikes. Favre to Moss...at the 30, the 20, the 10...TOUCHDOWN! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Not sure it will help the Vikes reach the superbowl but it will make the...
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    gear lube pump at fleet farm?

    Does anyone know if fleet farm carries a gear lube pump or something that will work for changing the gear lube and possibly a fuel filter for my 3.0? I would call them but there closed right now. :( It's a sad day. I started winterizing. Added fuel stabilizer and topped off the tank...
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    Should I remove my speakers for the winter?

    I am just curious if I should worry about the speakers in -20 temps during the MN winter. I am going to remove the amp and head unit but is it necesarry to remove the speakers? There poly marine rated speakers.
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