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  1. roscoe

    Starting your car in this cold weather.

    Found this info in the Milwaukee newspaper today. Would have posted in non-boating technical, but found it too humorous . Why does your car not start when it's extremely cold? Cars may not start in the cold because the batteries are not fully charged, according to J.D. Power. You can try the...
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    Considering a major down sizing for my fishing boat and would like some reassurance that I am doing the right thing. Boat would be a mid 80's 16' Alumacraft or Lund with floor and storage. A new tiller model 4 stroke 30 hp will be installed. 2.09 :1 ratio 5500-6300 rpm 29.8 cubic inches. Boat...
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    Approximate cost of new outboard ?

    Considering some major changes to my mini fleet. One option involves buying a new 40 or 50 hp tiller outboard next year. Does anyone have any current real world selling prices for a Yamaha, Mercury, or Suzuki elpt long shaft tiller ? Located in upper midwest great lakes region. Thanks
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    Dual Battery Box ?

    Seems finding a battery box that will hold 2, group 24 batteries, is like trying to build a fusion reactor. Years ago I was able to use a tool box, with an 8" x 23" interior. That went with the boat when I sold it. In the next boat, I managed to locate a box with a 14" x 12" interior. Now...
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    Help with model ?

    Need a little help IDing this boat. Sure looks like a Starcraft, but what model ? 18 SS ? NO, an SS wouldn't have a live well drain. Maybe a Sylvan Sportster ?
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    New Suzuki 30 hp

    Picked up a second boat, again. Looking for any feedback on the newly redesigned Suzuki 25 or 30 hp motors with the new EFI system. Any issues with the new design and technology in the 9.9, 15, 20, 25, or 30 hp motors?? Looking to actually buy the 30 hp 3 cylinder with power tilt, but the new...
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    Too Fast Approaching the Dock

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    Propping Twins Preference/ Theory

    Say I have a boat with twins. I/O or outboard, doesn’t matter. Boat has adequate power, but is not a high speed cruiser. Used for cruising the Great Lakes. The question: Would you prop for max rpm and performance, or would you prop with lower pitch, so the boat can get on plane in the event...
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    Risk of building house close to lake

    House could get hit by a boat. Probably the last thing the homeowner was thinking about when building. Lake of Ozarks at midnight. https://www.foxnews.com/us/missouri-house-damaged-boat-runs-aground-ejecting-8-passengers
  10. roscoe

    Spring must be close.

    Ken-Dor marine, aka Great Lakes skipper, is running radio ads across Wisconsin. Time to get the boat ready.
  11. roscoe

    Good Tow Vehicle ? - Tow Rating ?

    What do you think the tow rating would be on this vehicle? Seems it would make a nice over nighter for those weekend fishing trips. https://www.ebay.com/itm/354538356784?hash=item528c220030:g:ob8AAOSw7fVjyBRQ
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    Leaving Tampa, Osprey, Fort Myers ? ?

    Have an ex in Fort Myers, and a friend in Osprey. They are both leaving and heading east Tuesday afternoon. The ex is heading to Vero Beach to stay with her sister. Anyone else pulling out? Scott? Where are you taking the boats?
  13. roscoe

    Help ID a barn find.

    Hi guys. Buddy at work bought an old house and found this in a shed. What is it? Any value at all? $50 ? Thanks.
  14. roscoe

    £20million superyacht goes up in flames

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11105305/Italian-tycoons-20million-superyacht-burns-coast-Spain.html
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    E-TEC factory making BRP jet "pontoons"

    https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2022/08/03/racine-county-made-pontoon-boat-sea-doo-switch-hot-seller/10129732002/ And project ghost is still in the works according to a contract employee I know.
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    Crash video

    https://www.thenorthwestern.com/videos/news/local/2022/07/21/watch-video-powerboat-crashing-into-paddleboat-oshkosh/10122693002/ DNR report cites alcohol, speed as factors in Fox River boat crash OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office released video Thursday of a...
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    Kicker setup on MR 180

  18. roscoe

    That time of year

    AGAIN. Just gave a co-worker a ride home from work because his truck wouldn't start. So I headed north, 30 miles away from home, then back, and 5 miles west. Temp was -13 to -24 on car thermometer and weather app. Every hill or curve presented a different temp. Hit -22 in 4 places, then back...
  19. roscoe

    Angels shaking out their Dandruff.

    Already got 7" in the last week. Forecast for 9" -14" starting Friday at 3pm. Or 7" - 12", depending on who's forecast you read. With some localized areas getting 17". Add in the 15-20 mph winds, with gusts to 30 mph and it will be fun. Now it feels like Christmas. Supposed to work till 2 am...
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    Missing thread ? -- awaken a sleeping outboard ??

    Where did the "awaken a sleeping outboard thread go to? Has it been moved?
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