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    St. Augustine in May/June: UPDATED: Now With Dates!

    Re: St. Augustine in May/June: UPDATED: Now With Dates! This is the only photo I have. The master stateroom, I did some lighting work on. I'll start another thread soon.
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    St. Augustine in May/June: UPDATED: Now With Dates!

    Re: St. Augustine in May/June: UPDATED: Now With Dates! So far so good with me.....If all works as planned. I was hoping to leave St. Augustine after the get-together, do my business, spend a week or two visiting friends before returning home. Things have changed around here, I got myself...
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    Where Are Steering and Controls Located?

    We were sitting at a local Tiki having a beverage and along came a group of boats that appeared to have no steering wheel or engine controls....I swear! These boats had lettering and numbers on them which appear to be racing boats of some sort. 2 seater. The folks onbord appeared to be in their...
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    Winch Needed...Other Left Me

    I've been searching iboats for a winch to purchase. Need a winch for a 23' 4500lb boat. The trailer is pretty much a drive on with rollers. I drive her on and do a little winching to snug her up. She is secured well with chain after winching. I tow her up the ramp and leave her there What...
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    Compass and GPS Headings

    This may apply to some but may also be interesting to others. I'm blaming getting lost on my compass.. Magnetic north, the point at the top of the Earth that determines compass headings, is shifting its position at a rate of about 40 miles per year. In geologic terms, it's racing from the...
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    Altenator ?

    318 Chrysler inboard.....The past few days at start-up there is no altenator output. After warm up and upon reaching 4000 rpm the alt. kicks in. The alt. will work all day at any rpm after reaching that 4000. What's up? Thanks!
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    Flor-Idiots from Flori-Duh

    The first of more idiot stories from Florida................. Jailer: Inmate hid 30 items in rectum ? including store receipt Neil Lansing was arrested Friday on a petty theft charge. When he appeared in court, a judge ordered him to jail. At the jail, as corrections officers were performing...
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    Another Florida Summer Roundup

    How about a get together this summer at Nettles Island, Fl. We have a full service marina, parking for RV's, and cheap summer rates. I'm all for going to St Augustine and Chrystal River, which I entend on doing. I would like to invite everyone down (or up) for a day or week. We have...
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    Can I Make An Oil Change Pump?

    I have a used autopilot pump put out by Robertson. Can this pump be used as continuous duty to convert to an oil change pump? I could probably sell it and buy several oil change pumps, but she has been sitting around awhile and I would like to keep her as a spare. Thanks.
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    pen yann swift

    Re: maybe early 70"s penn yan boat Re: maybe early 70"s penn yan boat I beg to differ. Maybe a restore is not necessary at this time. They can be half bad and still be better than others. I have spent 3X the money in fuel than I have in the whole investment of our Penn Yan.....in less than...
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    Kids Building Boats, Boats Building Kids

    On any given Saturday, 13-year old K.J. Anderson can be seen tacking and jibing, sailing upwind and downwind along the Indian River in his dinghy Lucky Number Seven. In their colorful sailboats, the rest of the Latitude 27/39 Club members are racing nearby. K.J. and his dad, Kevin Anderson...
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    Ever Had A Battery Switch Go Bad?

    A friends battery switch is showing resistance thru it. Input at 12.5V. Output is 6V. The Perco switch is located in a dry location. with no visible damage. My first time seeing this. Is this common and just like any other electrical part on a boat? The switch is 5 years old. Thanks!
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    post your Pics and vids of the big snow storm

    Re: post your Pics and vids of the big snow storm My beverage fridge has been frozen with snow like this for a couple weeks now. Time to drink the beer and pull the plug. :cool:
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    Weirdest thing you ever seen on the water?? :P

    Re: Weirdest thing you ever seen on the water?? :P For me it would be the ex wife.
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    Awlgrip on Teak?

    Several of the large boat/yacht owners around here have started using clear awlgrip over exterior teak and other wood trim such as toe rails, swimplatforms, deck chairs, you name it. It even makes unsanded grey teak look good Most are getting older and are tired of refinishing their bright work...
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    New Friends /Old Friend

    Re: New Friends /Old Friend Come on down, Rob....the door is open. I be gon' fishin" Aspeck and Little Aspeck Kimi with a snapper she ate for dinner.
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    Meat grinder to use grinding of fish while on the water(chumming)?

    Re: Meat grinder to use grinding of fish while on the water(chumming)? I googled "rod holder mount for grill" and found some. They are commonly used for grills and downriggers to slide into your rod holder. A welder could make one to fit your needs if you don't find something you like.....Good...
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    49 States Have Snow

    .......and I'm left out. :(
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    Penn Yan tunnel drive throws rooster tail...

    Re: Penn Yan tunnel drive throws rooster tail... Hi fisherguy123....here is a photo at just planing speed (18kts). Below this speed she throws up a tail appx. 4 feet, above this speed the tail goes away. It's not as high as a surface drive but the prop runs in a tunnel only a few inches below...
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    Dock Line Terms and Questions

    1...What is the name of the looped end of a line opposite of the bitter end? 2...Where can I find instructions on making this looped end with single braid? I have a couple marlinspikes....and forgot how to use them. I've done several double braids, never a single. 3...Is it easier? Thanks!
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