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  1. BWR1953

    Question about prop nut tabs

    Back in May, after my splash, my buddy noticed that the prop nut on my 150HP Merc XR6 only had 3 of the prop nut tabs pushed down. The other 3 were up. The engine is a '92 and the prior owner had it for 11 years, so I'm guessing all is okay as is. I'd post pix, but that function isn't working...
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    It rained on my fresh, wet paint!

    What to do? The only thing I can think of is to let it dry, then deal with it after that. I did catch it quickly. Any other thoughts?
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    Starting to feel like August

    Ugh! I was working earlier in the garage this morning and it was hot but not horrible. When I went out a couple hours later, it was absolutely miserable! 🥵
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    Billy Joel

    What a shame. I've been listening to his music for over 50 years. ☹️ https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/billy-joel-cancels-all-concerts-due-brain-disorder-diagnosis And since this is a boating forum...
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    Baseball question

    The Tampa Bay Rays have been using Steinbrenner Field in Tampa ever since Tropicana Field was destroyed in a hurricane last year. I'm seeing a booth behind the home plate umpire (outlined in red in the pic) and I don't know what it's for or what the dude inside is doing there. I've seen a...
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    Multi-tasking

    I'm sitting here watching the Rays game while having the rocket launch on a smaller computer tab, playing solitaire and ready to step outside when the rocket launches to see it go. Caught the Rays getting a Grand Slam too! Oh yeah, posting on iBoats. Fun stuff! :cool:
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    Florida snow

    Yep, it's happening. https://www.tampabay.com/gallery/2025/01/21/photos-snow-falls-in-florida/ But, we're ready! :ROFLMAO: ❄️ 🌨️
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    Messed up my laptop

    I periodically go through and delete the junk off my Dell e6500, Windows 10 with all the current updates. 64 bit, 8gb RAM and 500mb hard drive. It's old, but works okay. Sorta like an old truck. I'm posting this with my phone. Ugh. Anyway, this morning we had the cable/internet tech come...
  9. BWR1953

    Suggestions on how to fill my onboard gas tank?

    I have a 1997 Mirrocraft that I've been getting ready to splash. It has a 150HP Mercury 2-stroke outboard (premix) and a standard fill location at the stern of the boat. All good. But as splash time nears, I'm wondering how to get premix fuel into the tank. My beat up old body wouldn't do...
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    Can't access iboats.com from Android, but okay from laptop

    I tried my phone and my wife's, but no joy. Any word on what's up?
  11. BWR1953

    TD-14 (Hurricane Milton)

    Looks like we're in for it again. If it hits close to home, I'll probably have to bug out for this one. 11:00am update showing it as Tropical Depression 14 becoming Milton, a Cat 2 or possible Cat 3 by landfall on Oct 9th with winds of 110mph and high tidal surge. You can bet that we're...
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    Hurricane bite!

    This morning there was a gap in the hurricane, so my wife and I decided to hit our favorite lunker hole. When we arrived, the sidewalk leading to the pond was completely flooded over, about ankle deep. I chose not to ruin my New Balance shoes or risk walking barefoot, but my wife wasn't...
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    Hurricane Helene

    Hoping everyone in the path has the hatches battened down. We have our place secured and are prepped for the event. Looks like we'll get 50-80MPH winds here.
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    Faceplant into a floor jack

    Definitely wasn't a great way to start my day yesterday morning. :cautious:
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    Getting old and losing friends sucks

    Had another one pass away this evening. Dammit. :(
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    Manual jack plate starting height

    I just started setting up a manual jack plate that came with a donor boat & 150HP Mercury XR6 engine that I bought. The donor was a bass boat and my boat is an aluminum V-hull fish 'n' ski with no pad. The jack plate has a 4" set back. I've not splashed the boat since the repower and I'm a...
  17. BWR1953

    Anybody use OTA TV?

    My cable bill has gotten nuts. I'm researching Over the Air TV again. I live a fair distance from most commercial TV stations and have been looking at antennas and whatnot. Anybody still doing it 60s style? :LOL:
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    1992 XR6 150

    How do I get this connector off the throttle cables?
  19. BWR1953

    1982/83 70HP 3 cyl fuel pump WATER line I.D. size?

    I've looked all over the webz and can't find the part anywhere. Marineengine.com and Crowleymarine.com don't show it either. The fuel pump is water cooled and the new hose I've been trying to install just doesn't want to go on. It was checked side by side with the old hose and the I.D. of the...
  20. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Although it's not a Starcraft, it's an all aluminum boat, including the deck. So, I hope you guys can go along with me on this thread. :sneaky: In all reality, this will likely be my final boat. I'm too old with too many health problems, so I need something "simple" that will work for me and...
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