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    Photo Won't Upload - What's the File Size Limit?

    Tried to upload a single photo, jpeg, 2.21 mb size. Got some weird message. Old Board used to tell me it was too big and show the size limits for various file formats. So, what's the current size limit for a jpeg? And, if I have a bigger file, how can I upload it (without a phd in CS)?
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    Aluminum Hull Bunk Covering

    I've got an aluminum hull that has, for the past 3-4 years, been sitting on fir bunks that have been treated with CPES and painted, then covered with the bunk carpet that West sells (supposedly doesn't retain much moisture). Climate here (San Diego) is pretty dry overall. I noticed some...
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    Bunk Covering for Aluminum Hull?

    I've got an aluminum hull that has, for the past 3-4 years, been sitting on fir bunks that have been treated with CPES and painted, then covered with the bunk carpet that West sells (supposedly doesn't retain much moisture). Climate here (San Diego) is pretty dry overall. I noticed some...
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    Correct Way to Use Crimp Tool?

    Haven't had a crimp connection fail yet, but, still not sure of correct way to use tool. My tool is one of those ratcheting types with two "jaws" for each wire size. The "jaws" on the side where the color coding dots are located look like they are designed to squeeze a round or semi-round...
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    Controller Wiring PM?

    Attached is the rat's nest that makes the connections from my controller to the harness that goes to the motor. Been in place since 1982 with no problems. However, if there were a problem it would be a PITA to diagnose, get at and repair. The wiring is inside the console but the console is...
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    Trailer Light Placement Question

    Haven't worried about this much since I've never trailed my boat when lights have been needed. Now that I have some more time I expect to be trailing my boat when it will be necessary to use the lights. So, I want to comply with both the California DMV and the Federal DOT requirements...
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    Does my '82 Mariner Have An Overheat Shutdown?

    1982 30 HP Mariner. Had a couple of instances where kelp clogged the cooling water intake and temperature shot up. My thinking is to get the kelp off and run the motor at low speed to circulate cooling water and speed the cool-down. However, the motor usually shuts down and won't re-start for...
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    Hitch Extender Experiment

    Started looking at hitch extenders as a way to get my boat trailer a little further into the water on launching (for easier push off). Did a lot of reading on the pros and cons/safety issues/etc. Decided to give the HF 12" extender w/step a try. Cost $24 for the extender, $18 for a couple of...
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    OK, Where'd You Hide the Search Function?

    Great to have the site back up to loading speed. Can't find the "Search" function. One of the most useful site functions for me. Where'd you guys hide it?
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    Loading Really Slow Today

    After last night's down-time. Is it just my computer? Long period of time looking at grey stripes on the screen - shades of the old IBM "blue screen of death."
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    Copper Pipe Sweat Soldering - Any Plumbers Still On Here?

    I'm replacing a valve on my outdoor irrigation system (see photo). I'll be soldering in a new ball valve to replace the old gate valve. Because of the configuration, I'll be soldering joints close together - see attached drawing - joints to be soldered numbered 1-4.. My question is the...
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    This Reminds Me of My Favorite Dilbert Strip

    The one where the IT guy is explaining to Dilbert that he put in a new CPU and made other hardware modifications to his computer. Dilbert asks, "Will my computer work now?" "No, but if it did, it would be faster." Paraphrasing, with apologies to Scott Adams: iboats guy: "We've changed the...
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    OK, Now I See How It Works

    If I want to view more than one or two posts in a thread, without getting the "Unable to Contact Server" message, all I need to do is log onto a different forum, then log back on to iboats and read a couple more posts. Excellent design. Broadens my mind by forcing me to read posts on multiple...
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    If This Was a Horse You'd Shoot It!

    Maybe time for the Forum Ops. to recognize they got sold a pig-in-a-poke with this "upgrade." I participate in other sites that have upgraded software/servers - nowhere near the problems I've noticed here.
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    Note to Forum Operators

    If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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    How Do You Guys Store Your Grease Gun(s)

    I've got two full size grease guns and two "mini" guns, all kept loaded for the job intended. Tried hanging on pegboard on wall. Oily stuff drools down wall. Now keeping in plastic trash bags (full size) or zip lock bags (minis). Go to use them they are always dirty/greasy in a pool of drool...
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    "Aw, Come On, Throw Me a Fish"

    Saw this big guy at the Shelter Island Launch Ramp about noon today. Sitting in two feet of water, begging for a fish from the kayak fishing guys - just like my dog would beg for a treat. Used to be 3-4 in the launch basin. He must be alpha male because he seems to have driven all the others...
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    Dissasemble a Harbor Freight 1/3 HP Electric Motor???

    Anybody know how to do this? I got the cover plate off of the drive shaft end (first photo). However, I really need to get the rear cover plate off (second photo). It came loose from the housing but won't move any further than shown - something is stopping it. I assume the rotor shaft has a...
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    How to Protect Gunnel When Deploying Anchor

    Getting older now. More of a chore to hold the anchor clear of the side of my boat when deploying it. Boat is 16' aluminum skiff. Anchor weighs maybe 25 lbs. and has 10 ft. or so of chain attached. Is there anything available that will fit over the gunnel to protect it - so I can let the...
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    Do I Need a Disconnect at the Motor?

    When I put my '82 Mariner 30 HP back in service the plastic housing for the internal fuel filter was cracked and leaking. Since I had installed one of those 10 micron water separating fuel filters on my transom, I re-plumbed the fuel system so it goes as follows: Tank (bow mounted) to primer...
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