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  1. kenmyfam

    Sorry Guys

    Well Guys and Gals, Tonight we bought a 21ft Marada Executive Series Bowrider. 5.0 litre with mercruiser outdrive. Not sure what to do with the Doral ??? may give it to one of the children or just plain sell it. Going to be a sad day when it leaves with all the family memories of them growing up...
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    Flywheel Nut Torque.

    Boat at lake with us at trailer, manual at home, sheared flywheel key !!! :eek: Can anyone tell me the flywheel nut torque please. 1985 Johnson 140HP looper. Thanks in advance for any and all input. Ken.
  3. kenmyfam

    Time for another PARTY ???

    Found out today that I have to head off to Korea on Monday. 10 day trip scheduled but have a feeling that I may have to stay a little longer :facepalm: I'm sure you guys will look after the place this time !!!! :eek::facepalm:
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    Greetings From Costa Rica

    Mrs Ken and I are half way through our visit. Having a great time. First time we have visited here and don't think it will be the last.
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    Thinking about buying this.

    Thinking fairly seriously about purchasing this, http://windsor.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-BOW-RIDER-MARADA-2100-SERIES-W0QQAdIdZ349985211 21ft Marada. I don't see a Marada section in the alphabetical boat manufacturers here so maybe that is not a good...
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    Looking for a New (to us) Boat. Help with choice of I/O and Outdrives Needed.

    As you may or may not know we have always been OMC outboard users. We are loking for another boat this coming season and have no experience of I/O and outdrives. Seen a lot of suitable boats advertised but need some help with what is recommended and what to steer clear of. We are looking around...
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    Giants to the Superbowl !!!!

    What a nailbiter !!!! :eek: Right to the final kick. Angus, the family is having a celebration drink !!! Why don't you join us !!!! :D or have you started already ???
  8. kenmyfam

    I'm Back.

    Greetings all. Hardly been around the forum for a few months now. Business travel, my Mother in Law became sick and passed away mid November and we had our annual Dominican Republic vacation as well. Hopefully things will settle down for a while and I can get back into my favorite section of the...
  9. kenmyfam

    Christmas Greeting.

    No matter how many years I have watched this one it always brings a smile. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUZsYRjg378
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    Anyone got Sirius satellite radio ??

    Had a rental car for a few days with this in a little while back. very impressed but our vehicles are not fitted with it. anyone know what equipment (unit, antenna etc) I would need and what you think of it if you have it yourself. Don't really want to rip the dash out and start fitting and...
  11. kenmyfam

    Here we go again !!!!!

    Once again absolutely no spark on any cylinder. Kill switch out of the equation. New power pack and rectifier in place. Compression great, fuel fine and soaking the plugs. Tach has quit working. Good job we were just pulling out of the lake for the season. Want to fix it before winterising...
  12. kenmyfam

    Pretty much stumped right now

    Another long range diagnosis. 2 of the children and their significant others at the trailer right now. Outboard cutting out very occasionally when idling back to the dock. my son has done some basic troubleshooting and found that there is no spark on any cylinder when it does this. A few hours...
  13. kenmyfam

    Prayers and Thoughts request.

    Recently found out that Mrs Ken's Mom's cancer has returned. She is too weak for surgery and has severe reactions to chemo etc. Will know more next week but it does not look good. One reason I have not been out here too often recently. Mrs Ken is not taking it too well, therefore I am there for...
  14. kenmyfam

    I'm in Japan and the boat quit on the family.

    OK, 7,000 mile diagnosis !!!! Motor cut out over the weekend on my son and family. I am still away on business trip. Son did some checking and testing and motor has really weak and intermittent spark on all cylinders. Longe range thoughts from Japan are power pack and / or rectifier. Any...
  15. kenmyfam

    Enjoy The Party !!!

    Just about to head off to China for 2 weeks then straight over to Japan for a week. You guys will have plenty of party time this trip :D:eek::facepalm: I will be checking in when I can. Ken.
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    Anyone know any good ant remedies ???

    Kitchen has been invaded by ants !!! :eek: None of the regular stuff seems to be working :eek: Anyone know of any good ant remedies ???? Thanks, Ken
  17. kenmyfam

    O.K. So When Can We Lose The Boston Logo's

    It can't be far off time to haul down the Boston Bruins avatars can it ??? Anyone know the authorised date when the Canadian members dues are fully paid ??? :D
  18. kenmyfam

    A Big Welcome To Dumbguy

    Please join me in giving a warm iboats welcome to "dumbguy" (Larry) I can assure you that his handle in no way reflects on who he is. It was the first available name that could be found when registering. Welcome aboard, it is an honour to know you. :)
  19. kenmyfam

    Heading Back To England

    Heading back to England Wednesday evening to visit the family and celebrate my parents 60th wedding anniversary. Will be checking in from time to time but not often. Going to visit the English Lake (puddle) district, Ireland, Wales and my home town of Liverpool. We are treating my parents to a...
  20. kenmyfam

    Party Time Again !!!

    Heading back to China again this afternoon. Please bring tents this time as the trailer is now at the lake. Back on the 20th so please clean up. I have upped my insurance coverage this time :facepalm::D
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