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    Underwater 12V lights by Harbor Freight?

    Tell me what you think of this idea. HF sells these nifty little submersible lights for backyard fountains. I'm considering putting 4 or 5 of 'em on my transom, shining aft (under the swim platform). They're very bright (halogen) and come with a variety of colored lenses. Originally I planned...
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    So...Where's IKE gonna hit???

    Here we go again. It's still a few days out, but it's not looking so good for Texas. I'm going to say landfall will be near Galveston. What say you?
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    Weather too hot? Post your winter pictures!

    OK it's August and hot as blazes just about everywhere. I found a few mid-winter shots taken 2 years ago here in Maryland. I'm sure some of you guys "up north" can share some positively FREEZING pictures. Let's go! I'll start. My Silverton's on the right....
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    How do I tune my VHF fiberglass antenna?

    OK, I've got a new radio (Uniden Solara) and a new 8' fiberglass antenna (Shakespeare Galaxy 5225XP - 6dB gain). Everything is mounted correctly and works fine, but I want to tune it for maximum efficiency. I have a SWR meter (from my CB days) but have no idea how to make adjustments. Any...
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    Will a '79 hood fit a '85?

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    Is a Transom Saver REALLY needed?

    It's been a long time since I've trailered a small outboard boat, so I'd like to know how necessary it is to use one of those "transom savers" (a brace that connects the lower unit to the trailer). My boat is a 14' Lowe with a 25HP Evinrude. The motor locks in the upper position just fine and...
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    Warehouse of old outboard parts- near Philly

    I saw this ad today and thought some of you might have interest. I don't know anything about it except that Spring City is about 25 miles west of Philadelphia. Looks like a nice find for someone who buys/sells old parts. http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/boa/687433346.html
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    LIVE Helm cam! Very cool!

    Wannna "virtual crew" ON A LUXURY YACHT? This guy (Pascal) is a delivery captain and currently taking a 70' Johnson yacht from Maimi to Nantucket. I've been following along for the past week or so on another site and have thoroughly enjoyed it. In NC and Va they had a lot of areas with poor cell...
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    Bonding deck to hull

    I recently saved a small sailboat from the dumpster and want to fix it. I'm OK with fiberglass work but a section of the deck (at the bow) has started separating from the hull, and I don't know what to use to securely re-bond them. It's a "shoebox" joint and there were no mechanical fasteners...
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    Just great, I have MRSA!

    Thought I would share my experience with you guys. Maybe what I'm going thru can be a lesson for everyone. For those who don't know what MRSA is, it's a type of staph bacteria that's very resistant to antibiodics. Medical professionals are calling MRSA a "superbug" and it's becoming more...
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    Minn Kota All Terrain 50AT ?

    I have the opportunity to pick one up for $100. Are they a good, durable trolling motor? How's the foot control - is it smooth and easy to operate?
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    U - G - L - Y Ford Super Duty!

    Is it me, or are the new Super Dutys the most horrible looking trucks on the planet? The grille reminds me of the "family truckster" from the movie "National Lampoon's Family Vacation". My company is pushing to get me one but I told them I'd rather have an F150 than drive one of those awful...
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    V 143 Jetflite?

    I'm thinking about finding one for a restoration project. A friend of mine had one back in the early 70's and I think it would be nice to bring one back from the brink. They don't seem to be a very popular model for collectors. Anyone know why? Sure they're small, but I'd only use it for some...
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    25HP Evinrude won't charge my battery

    I have a mid-80's 'rude on a 14' side console Jon boat. It has electric start and runs nicely but the motor doesn't charge the battery. Ever since I bought it I've had to charge the battery before using the boat. I assume all the 25's had a charging system but how do I know for sure? What...
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    23 Nova XL

    Thought I'd start a thread about those good ol' Novas. I had a 1985 model from '86 until '04. That's a looooong time to have a boat. They were tough, good looking boats. Loved how she handled the rough Chesapeake waters. I still miss her and wonder if maybe I should've somehow kept her......<br...
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    Any other Silvertons out there?

    Since I was the one who asked for this forum I guess I'd better post something!<br /><br />I have a "Traditional" 34C, which was one of the most popular cruisers manufactured in the 80's. She's a great vessel; roomy and well equipped for a weekend (or longer) on the water. The Crusader 270's...
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    Bad MPEM- how do I winterize?

    1997 SeaDoo GTI. I fried the MPEM (my own stupid fault) and won't be able to buy a new one until after our first freeze. Is there ANY way to winterize the engine without a working module?
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    V drive vrs. straight drive

    I'm looking at a variety of inboard cruisers in the 30- 34' range and wonder if there's any significant advantage with one over the other. The only thing I can think of is the more centralized weight distribution with the straight shaft. Is maintenance an issue with V drives? They look tough to...
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    Why is it hard to load level?

    My trailer is a MagicTilt aluminium tandem trailer with rollers. It was properly fitted to my 23' cuddy by the dealer when purchased in 1998. It rides just fine, but I have a real problem loading the boat on the trailer level. It almost always sits lower on the starboard side. At first I thought...
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    Sea Doo winterizing

    What's involved other than running it to flush all the water out? Should I run antifreeze thru it? Should I drain the gas tank or add stabilizer to it (it's a GTI with a seperate oil tank)? It will be under cover, but outside in below freezing temps. I will remove the battery.<br /><br />BTW-...
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