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  1. Mark42

    Best material for making a boat cover?

    I really need to get a custom made cover for the Bayliner. Tarps are just not doing the job. Bought a new heavy duty tarp last summer, and already its coming apart where its horizontal on the boat and it gets full sun. So... I'm thinking of having an upholstery shop make a cover for the...
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    Will a leak in the fuel line cause these symptoms?

    Pretty sure I have things worked out, but I want to get some expert opinions. The rebuilt 2003 Johnson 90 that I installed last fall ran good the first hour, then had power loss when throttling up. The motor has a brand new VRO pump and the carbs are fresh rebuilds. I noticed that the...
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    1.2 and 2 hp outboards from the 1980's - Are they the same motor?

    I recently got my sisters small outboard running. I think its a Johnson 2 hp. Unfortunately, I didn't write down the model number, but I do remember it said it was made in Belgium. Looking on the Johnson parts suppliers websites that have all the exploded pictures, it looks like the 2hp...
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    Trim up button makes motor go down, right?

    Got me one of those fancy Italian throttle/shift controls to run my Johnson 90hp. Following the connection instructions, I hook up the tilt/trim button and test it out. Yep, press up and motor goes down. Press down and motor goes up. Double check the instructions and wire colors on the...
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    Anyone know what happened to the shareaproject.com website?

    Went to shareaproject.com to update my projects, and got a 404 NOT FOUND when accessing any of my project files. Although I can still sign on, the project files seem to be kaput. Also, if you take the links in my signature, they will not work either. Sent two emails to Admin this week, and...
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    Seems to be much less traffic on the forums this season than previous years.

    It appears to me that there are fewer posts than normal for this time of year. I don't have any numbers to verify that, but from reading a few different forums, the posts seem fewer than in the past. Think the economy is cutting back on boating? Boating costs, and as a luxury item to many...
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    DARN! They are biting my fingers off left and rignt!!!!

    Well, not all my fingers. But I can tell you that these 20 -50 lbs Snapping Turtles are all over my yard this weekend. Seems this is the time that the females lay their eggs, and we get some big moma-jamming turtles waking across your yard. They go to the gardens and dig a hole and drop the...
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    Had Theteeth pulled.... what a mistake!

    I'm 52 yo now, and up until 4 weeks ago, had all four wisdom teeth. But the lower on my left was mostly filling, and did not come through the gum far at all. Last two years I ended up with a few infections in the gum, and my Dentist decided it was time to pull the tooth. So dentist sends me...
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    When will my paycheck stop shrinking????

    Another example of this ridiculous inflation eating up our money: Last year a primer bulb with 6 feet of fuel hose attached and no end fittings (aka Generic) was just under $17 at my local walmart. Even with state tax, it was cheaper than I could order online. Yesterday I buy the same...
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    I hate knowing personal information about my favorite actors....

    To me actors are actors, and all I really care about is how well they do their job at entertaining me. When I was a young, I had no knowledge of the Hollywood scandal sheets. Now that I am older I see what a mess success brings to Hollywood stars. For example, my favorite Alec Baldwin...
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    Geez, Craigslist responses are two thirds scamers.

    I put a windshield up for sale on craigs list. Within one day, I get three responses. One from a total idiot, and two from people who both just happen to be leaving for London and both have assistants who will complete the transaction for them in their absence. Boy, sure must be nice to...
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    I got robbed.

    Oh boy, does that get me going! Someone has the nerve to come into my yard and take my stuff??? WTF???? I thought that only happened in crappy areas. I called the local State Police to report the theft and they came and took a full report, spoke to neighbors, etc. What happened was...
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    Inflation: Its the little things that get you.

    Last year, exhaust hanger (rubber 8 donut) was $4. Just called for another, its $7. Same piece, different price. Called another parts store that has it for less, but the longer trip will use more in gas than the savings from buying at the second store. Oh well.... Inflation: It just...
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    Help! I need caffeine but I can't drink Coffee!!!!!!

    I really need my caffeine to keep going through the day. I typically drink three 8 oz cups a day at work, then another at home. At work the second and third cups are usually not finished, I only drink about half before it gets cold and tossed. The the problem I have is that a prescription...
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    Making due without a pickup truck

    Not having a pickup truck, a utility trailer is my solution to the occasional need to haul stuff. Boy, you would think a simple 4x6 or 4x8 utility trailer would be easy to find. Well, they are online, and then the shipping adds $100 or more to the price. Plus there is still the cost of...
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    The Royal Wedding.

    I wish the media would not spend so much time on the Royal Wedding. I have zero interest in the event, and although I see it as a huge waste of time to get all excited about the British Royalty and what they do, I still understand that almost 50% of the English population are still supportive...
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    Western Digital Media Player is much better than expected!

    Wanted a good media player to go with the home server (running Windows Home Server PP3) now that it is loaded with home video, music and photos. Read many reviews about the Western Digital TV Live Plus, and it consistently got good reviews. Hooked it up using a HDMI cable (not included) to...
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    House is home forever..... or is it?

    As a kid, my parents went through a few houses by the time I was 11 or so. They have lived in that last house since 1969. It will be a sad day for me and my siblings when they sell and move to a retirement home. I went through a few houses before the one I live in now. I was fortunate...
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    Suggestions for Anchor mounts on the bow....

    Need to figure out a good anchor system for my boat. I bought some hardware last fall during the sales. Ended up with a nice 15" Windline anchor roller, A pair of red/green bow lights by Attwood, (in case the center mounted bow light has to go) and some mahogany to make a bow pulpit from...
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    Highway deaths fall to lowest level since 1949

    Yep, that is the latest report from the The Transportation Department. So after years of pounding the use of seat belts into peoples heads, and forcing the auto industry to spend billions on making cars safer with air bags, crumple zones, safety glass, smooth padded dashboards, better...
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