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  1. JoeW

    Wiring a 24v trolling motor.

    Well I took the plunge and bought a new trolling motor. It's a 24v Minn Kota PowerDrive 65# thrust and 54" shaft. Now I need to wire it. Here's what I'm thinking: <br /> <br />I currently have two batteries on the boat, one starting and one starting/deep cycle combo. I just bought the combo at...
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    My baby needs braces.

    I just got through paying for my son's braces and now my daughter needs them. We just found out today that it's going to cost $4,500.00 :eek: <br /><br />I'm just wondering how many of you have had to pay for braces recently. How does this compare? Somehow I get they feeling that the...
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    Romans Worry Gibson Flick May Promote Anti-Centurionism

    Parity<br /> Friday, March 5, 2004<br /> Romans Worry Gibson Flick May Promote Anti-Centurionism<br /> 3/6/2004 - William Grim<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------<br /> Rome - Marcus Aurelius Flavius, chairman of the largest organization of...
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    New York Times

    I've never read the New York Times, but I occasionally get a peek at the front cover as I stand in line for an occasional coffee at Starbucks. I've always heard that it is one of the bastions of liberal journalism. Over time that occasional glance at a headline has told me all I need to know in...
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    Two wars, two Kerry's

    An interesting article on John Kerry's waffling.<br /><br /> Post-gazette article
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    Wednesday funny

    WAL-MART APPLICATION<br />----------------------------------------<br />This is an actual job application that a 75 year old senior submitted to Wal-Mart in Arkansas.... and they hired him because he was so honest and funny!<br /><br />NAME: George Martin<br /><br />SEX: Not yet. Still waiting...
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    Great Orators of the Democratic Party

    From the Wall Street Journal's OpinionJournal<br /><br />"One man with courage makes a majority."--Andrew Jackson<br /><br />"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."--Franklin Roosevelt<br /><br />"The buck stops here."--Harry Truman<br /><br />"Ask not what your country can do for you...
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    Metal casting

    I'm thinking of getting into metal casting when I get out of school. I've always been fainated by metal casting and shaping. I'd like to make 2 cycle gasoline engines for radio controlled aircraft and such. <br /><br />Are there any metal casters out there?
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    You guys rock! No more hard to start

    From Claims Canino<br /><br /> From Ed Mc<br /> I took your advice above left on another thread. My 1988 100 hp Merc started on the first crank this morning. It's never done that on a cold engine before. <br /><br />Thanks guys!
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    Important Advice about Diets

    Best Advice In A Long Time <br /> <br />Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? <br />A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it...don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live...
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    1988 100 hp Merc carberated 4 cyl.

    I wanted to start a new thread for this question rather than extend the old one. <br /><br />Rodbolt,<br /> Questions: <br />By vinyl line, I assume you mean fuel line correct? I had it replaced last year.<br /><br />What's involved in a fuel pump overhaul? can I do it myself or would you...
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    Opinions wanted 100 hp oil injected.

    I have a 1988 100 hp carberated Mercury outboard that came off of a Searay Seville open bow. I have known this motor since it was brand new. I bought it from by brother-in-law. It has an oil injection system on it. I have seen threads on this forum that imply I ought to remove this oil injection...
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    I need opinions on a new trolling motor.

    I need opinions as to what kind of trolling motor to buy for my boat. I know there have been several threads on this subject, but the ones I've seen seem to have a slightly different circumstances. Here are my specifics:<br /> <br />I have a 1998 17' aluminum v-hull Starcraft Fishmaster 170 open...
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    What a difference 100 years makes.

    This ought to boggle your mind, I know it did mine!<br />------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />The Year is 1904, very interesting. Amazing what a hundred years can change. One Hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes! Here are some of...
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    Monday humor

    A new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one house <br />it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to <br />his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a card and wrote <br />"Revelation 3:20" on the back of it and stuck it in the door.<br...
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    Furuno LS4100

    Does anyone have any experience with one of these? I don't know jack about fish finders, but I need one. A salesman was trying to talk me into one of these at a boat show recently. Cost is about $230.00 with transducer. Apparently one of its big features is that it has dual frequencies. How...
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    Interesting reading by Thomas Sowell

    An interesting perspective on the subject of equality and justice.<br /> web page
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    Brian's Loss

    It's so disturbing to me to hear of a tragic loss such as that which BrianFD has experienced. Unfortunately, his loss is not the first I have known to happen this way. A good friend of my wife lost her 15 year old boy the same way. It's terrible. It worries me. I have a 15 year old boy and a 13...
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    Update on 1998 Starcraft project

    WARNING: Long spiel ahead. My project boat, the saga continues.<br /><br />The Background: <br />I had been keeping my 1988 16.9' Searay openbow runnabout at my brother-in-law's lake house (Clearlake CA). My wonderful 25 year old nephew borrowed my boat for some wakeboarding with my kids, my...
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    Valentine's day poem.

    Here's the poem I'm going to give my honey on Valentine's day. Tell me what ya think.<br /><br />Collards is green,<br />my dog's name is Blue<br />and I'm so lucky<br />to have a sweet thang like you.<br /> <br />Yore hair is like cornsilk<br />a-flapping in the breeze.<br />Softer than 'ol...
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