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  1. studlymandingo

    Changing the baby for the first time!

    Changed the oil for the first time in my 2007 Silverado Classic today. It has a computer that senses when it is time for an oil change that has nothing to do with mileage. It detects things like oil temp, engine RPMs, speed, ambient temp, etc. I come from the 3,000 mile school, so when the...
  2. studlymandingo

    Pennzoil XLF

    I was at Wally World this afternoon picking up some Star Brite Hull Cleaner since it has been all the rave here on the forum, just had to try it for myself! Whilst perusing the boating aisles, I ran across what appears to be a new product, Pennzoil XLF 2-cycle marine oil. It was priced the...
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    How much is a gasket worth???

    I am looking to purchase a new set of thermostats for my 1986 150HP V-6. The cost of a new thermostat by itself is $8.24 The cost of the same t-stat with a gasket it $14.08 Is a gasket really worth the $5.84 they are asking for the difference??? Am I missing something, like gold plating, or...
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    anyone read about the power vent surface drive?

    This is a pretty interesting technology here. The original concept has been around for awhile, but the technology has been much improved. Here's the article: http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/boating/1276851.html Here's the company website:http://www.powervent.com/
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    It Finally Worked!!!

    I have been doing every kind of rain dance I could come up with to no avail. We have been experiencing record drought in Florida, and I have tried every move I know to get it to rain; it finally worked today and I can't remember the dance!!! Hopefully we will climb out of the drought and I...
  6. studlymandingo

    I think I need a prop change

    As some of you may know, I recently installed a jack plate with 10" setback on my 18'6" center console fiberglass boat. The jack plate and setback were a very nice improvement; the boat seems to ride and handle better with the setback. I think I need a prop with more bow lift, or perhaps I...
  7. studlymandingo

    Did anyone catch the leopard on the news?

    Just saw where a man was awakened by a leopard in his bedroom who was trying to eat his housecat!:eek: They told how the guy grabbed it by the neck and held it until animal control arrived; the thing the reporters failed to mentioned was HOW THE THING GOT INTO THE BEDROOM to begin with! Minor...
  8. studlymandingo

    V-6 odd fuel issue

    I have a 1986 150HP V-6 which has recently developed a strange fuel issue. I always start the motor on muffs at home before traveling the long distance to the ramp 4 blocks from my house. Once in the water, she starts at the first bump of the key. There is a no-wake zone from the dock around...
  9. studlymandingo

    Trip to Egmont Key

    Here are some photos from a trip I took to Egmont Key today. Egmont Key was a military installation constructed around the time of the Spanish/American war, it was in operation with several large battlements and artillery installations until the early 20th century. There was a Post Office...
  10. studlymandingo

    This really takes the cake!

    I'm leaving to go out of town in just a couple of hours. I was running around taking care of some last minute business and I just returned home to find a package on my doorstep... A package I mailed out 4 days ago. On the label it stated: Return to sender, insufficient postage. I took this...
  11. studlymandingo

    It isn't fair!!!

    FedEx just arrived with my new jack plate! I have to be at the airport in 4 hours to go out of town until Monday. There is just not time to pull my outboard, install the new plate, wiring, switch, etc... Now I have to spend the entire weekend thinking about installing the plate instead of...
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    Waterbridge...Have you guys seen this?

    Water Bridge in Germany ..... What a feat! Six years, 500 million euros, 918 meters long... now this is engineering! This is a channel-bridge over the River Elbe and joins the former East and West Germany, as part of the unification project. It is located in the city of Magdeburg, near Berlin...
  13. studlymandingo

    I did it

    I ordered a jack plate yesterday with a 10" setback. After some help from Dhadley in the prop forum, I decided a jack plate with some setback would make my rig perform better. I have to try and be patient while I wait for UPS now. In the meantime, I'm going to spend some time this weekend...
  14. studlymandingo

    this is too cool!

    this is pretty cool! I am on my boat, at the dock chatting on dockside chat! I have used my internet connection on the phone for maps and phone numbers; this is my first time boating while iboating simultaneously!
  15. studlymandingo

    Which way...prop or setback

    I have an 18'6" Winner Center Console with a 1986 150 Mariner V-6. I am currently running a 21p stainless Rapture prop that is vented. With 2 adults an 85lb dog, 40-45 gallons of fuel, and some ice and liquids in a cooler, I am getting 43-44mph GPS. The RPMs are right at 5200+. I feel...
  16. studlymandingo

    Here's the latest version of an old favorite!

    Wonder how many outboards you can put on her?!?
  17. studlymandingo

    Best upgrade yet!!!

    Finally!!! I got to put the boat in the water after the new tank and the best upgrade I have done to this boat yet... hydraulic steering.:D I purchased the cylinder, resevoir, and helm-pump from eBay. I got the hoses made for me at the Goodyear hoses place here in St Pete. Had so much going on...
  18. studlymandingo

    if you tilt your head just right...

    Was gonna help the guy til I got closer and saw the purple face and heard the screaming at his wife; decided it was better to let him figure it out on his own.
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    Is this a new way to tow???

    Observed this at the ramp today. I assume it is a new way to haul the boat; I can't figure out the benefit, maybe it helps with economy?:D This guy had apparently just purchased the boat; his significant other was asking if she could help and he was just yelling. He had already...
  20. studlymandingo

    Oil Leak

    I am leaking 2 cycle oil from a hose connected to a tee coming from the oil injection tank on my 1986 Mariner 150. It is coming from the hose indicated by the red arrow in the photo. As you can see, there is a good bit of oil around where it is coming from. I haven't pulled my manual out as...
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