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    GM 700r4 transmission. Can it take the pressure?

    Need a transmission guys opinion..<br /><br />Can a 700r4 be built to handle towing 6000lbs of boat, without heating up to 250+ degrees and spilling its guts.. <br /><br />I'm very weary of the 700r4... Spent serious $$$ on them before... Trust em' about as far as I can throw one (which...
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    ain't listening to the weather man no more

    <br />does this look like 5-7 foot seas? ha! 1-2 maybe.. where's the rain? supposed to rain all day... :confused: afternoon turned out ok...<br /><br />(EDIT: Sorry. It was a cute poem but too many unacceptable words. JB)
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    Big Computer problem

    Help! I have a big problem, I think... Running XP home ed...<br /><br />I installed a new CD drive this evening exactly as per instructions, jumper on the drive in the same position.. <br /><br /> Now, the puter won't do anything at all... No screen, just black... Beeps when I turn it on...
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    Another thread about nothing..

    Had to turn on the A/C in the house.. 82 in here.. Made a pitcher of real iced tea and drank the whole blasted thing last nite... Major caffene jag going on all last nite... 2 hours sleep in the last 40+ hours... I'm very punchey.. <br /><br />what else? oh yeah.. work sucks..<br /><br...
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    99' ford powerstroke diesel, any downsides?

    Looking at a 99 Ford f250 4x4 with the powerstroke diesel and automatic trans... <br /><br />Just wondering what little gremlins those powerstrokes may have, and how long the auto tranny should be expected to run before it needs major help.... <br /><br />Any and all input would be greatly...
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    TLC

    Whats the deal with The learning channel here lately??? Used to be interesting.. Few shows still are, but....<br /><br />All these "while you were out we trashed a perfectly good house" shows??? E-gad man... That "What not to wear" show, HUH? I don't get it.. Things are awful "funny" there...
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    Kingfish (YUCK)! Snapper needs a recipe...

    To quote J&Mtackleguy ... "Also, I hope snapperbait isnt trying to say that kingfish are poor table fare because this isnt true, If you would like a recipe for kingfish just ask, ive got some good ones." <br /><br />Indeed I find kings ,and bluefish too, to be a very fishy tasting table fare to...
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    Magster65... where are you?

    Seems like it's been quite a while since we've heard from our buddy Magster, so thought i'd put this out there.. <br /><br />If you get a chance Magster, give us a shout and let us know your still alive and kicking.. ;)
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    Computer question.

    I have a computer problem thats beginning to annoy the heck outta me.. Probably so simple I'll just go duhhhhh! :D <br /><br />Anywhoo, It started about a week ago after i did some "maintinence", a de-frag, clean out cookies and temp internet folders, and so on..<br /><br />For example...
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    Insurance.. How much are you paying?

    Just had a quote from boat us (their el-cheap-o policy mind you) for my 21 footer... $850 a year.. Plus, they want me to have it surveyed... <br /><br /> I have no record, no past claims, 15+ years of boating experience, nothing that would say "excessive risk", nothing... $850 a year, what...
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    The whole world is sick!

    Man alive... It's going around... THE CRUD! :eek: <br /><br />I swear, it seems like everyone I know is either comming down with, has, or is just getting over a cold... It seems to be one of those strains of the cold that folks just can't shake... <br /><br />My poor bud Joe has been...
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    Skinnywater.. 6500 hi performance drag?

    Skinny, I've heard of the hi-perf. drags for the 6500 but never could find a source for the parts... Where'd you find yours?<br /><br />My 6500's drag is getting a little tired here lately... :(
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    Okuma Reels, pros/cons?

    Been looking at some reels for offshore trolling and bottom fishing... I got my eye on a few Okuma lever drag models like the T-10 and T-15... <br /><br />Looking at the Convector models too, but really like the lever drag especially for trolling...<br /><br />Wondered if anyone here has any...
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    Some days, it's good to take off work and go fishing..

    Called my Boss monday night to see what the work situation was.. He says "I got a whole lot of nothing, ya wanna go fishing in the morning?".. Sure! :) <br /><br />Conditions were not too great.. At least 4-6 foot choppy seas, gray overcast sky, and a good bit of wind.. Figured we'd come...
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    My 2 year project is complete...

    They always say it takes twice as long and costs twice as much.... I can say without a doubt that this is true....<br /> <br /><br />Of course, it's not 100% complete as of yet, but it's done enuff to catch fish... All thats left is a little upholstry (a seat cushion), a swim platform (when...
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    Powder Coating?

    Anyone here ever had a t-top or other large piece powder coated?... What was the cost?<br /><br />I have an old t-top that I picked up along the way, but the anodized surface is shot... Scrached up, and some pitting from salt spray...<br /> <br />Don't really want to paint it, but as a last...
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    Party time "in the sticks" at SBN's....

    :D PARTY AT SPINNERS HOUSE! :D <br /><br /> The big man is outta town for the weekend get together, so we got do it up right... <br /><br />Let her go boys!..... YEE-HAW <br /><br /> Bubbakat, you take care of the law.... Keep em' up wind...<br /> <br />OBJ, need ya to keep them...
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    A rant about ill mannered kid and lousey parents......

    Went out to dinner with my folks for our usuall friday night thing at the same old greasy spoon resturant we usually go to... Nice, peaceful, same faces there every night kind of place... Always have an iced tea on the table for me, ready and waiting... :D <br /><br />Just about the time we...
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    A lesson on foreign policy.

    Since many here like to place blame because of the faliures of past U.S. Presidents (re. Bill Clinton) I though some of you may be interested in the failures of past Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush...<br /> <br /><br />With the 1979 invasion of Soviet troops into Afghanistan, the...
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    Safety Equipment...

    Ok.. Here in the very near future (couple days) I'm going to buy all of the necessary saftey gear for my two year long 21footer project that is very near to being finished... We're offshore fishing here so we need to be ready for anything... (even the occasional Coasty Guard boarding party ;)...
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