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  1. jimbo_jwc

    Changing exhaust bellows without removing outdrive .

    Since I've started doing most of my repairs after retiring I soon have learned an easy way to do the exhaust bellows after three failed attempts so I'll describe the way that worked best for me . You take a round 3/8" bungee cord and wrap it tight in the corrugated valleys ,wrap a small amount...
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    Out run its wake with this hull ?

    I'm surprised how flat this boats wake is at WOT , seems like there is not much of the boat in the water . I noticed in the one pic you can see three distinct trails in a really clean lake .I realy love this little old boat .I just wonder if its making one at speed for the times I spend in no...
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    Mistical Indian Flute Tribute

    https://www.facebook.com/yhtst/videos/1839170322968134/
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    Rust has broke loose what all should I check ?

    Repowered from 20 some years ago first water and fuel and it started and ran water temp Ok .Changed out drive from shifting problems and lost flow volume ,Pulled hose from top of thermostat housing and casting was cracked for the hose , order one then pulled to find this cast iron flakes in stat .
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    Craigs list and been in barn for 20yrs gets me every time .

    Craigslist and barn finds that have been in there for 20+ years get me every time .
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    Craigs list boat with prop and motor description on Title .

    Was listed on title as 250hp Chrysler on 15 ' boat and had to look at and it followed me home . No HP or weight capacity tag on boat or flotation ,just 4 seats ,fiberglass hull,motor and prop. Buy it and discovery begins . It has 74"x34" Prop ,1976 500ci Cadillac motor , 2002 Rivermaster...
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    antique and historical license for boats in ohio

    Wish we could have as mine is a motor vehicle A vehicle (from Latin: vehiculum[1]) is a mobile machine that transports people or cargo. Most often, vehicles are manufactured, such as wagons, bicycles, motor vehicles (motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses), railed vehicles (trains, trams), watercraft...
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    Is this Rare ? not yet Starcraft owner/fan

    It looks like a little Water Tour Boat kinda neat . http://http://zanesville.craigslist.org/boa/4394972346.html
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    Boats are constant learning Devices .

    Found out that 5 1/2 inches of snow with rain ice topping didn't tear up mooring cover . Just need a winter supporting pole that's not adjustable as it reached its load . Plastic lawn leaf rake works good for shoveling off of . Window weights kept tarp tight even with rope around and high winds...
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    Best winterizing technics after this winter ?

    Cant wait to hear how everybody's technic worked after seeing my new RV antifreeze sitting outside new unopened gal jugs seemed frozen fairly solid with jug expanded in Ohio -15 this AM ? I followed the air can't freeze and drained but not pulling the engine water pump hose I hope all I can...
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    Boating / Fishing by your self decreases you odds of surviving a accident .

    Really thinking of not fishing/launching , boating in my 196 I/O alone as I had to take a twin brother to Tullahoma Tennessee after his boat ran over his brother killing him from massive head trama from a prop strike . Somehow after returning from fishing as he trolled a lot with fish in cooler...
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    Guess I won'f be out this Holiday

    Don't know what seal went bad no water oil in bilge seized vertical shaft top taper rollerbrg scattered jammed gear lower needle bad prop shaft free . B.O.A.T.
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    Intertaing 4 leged freinds as they can't wait till spring either

    retarded horse - YouTube
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    Web sight widened ?

    Did I accidently change a setting on my laptop or are we getting more advertising room?It isn't any larger print /font that my eyes noticed .
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    Words

    http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=4710448034312&set=vb.167008056731308&type=2&theater
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    For all who served and were welcomed home buy more than family in U.S.A

    http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=kid%20rock%20lonely%20road%20of%20faith&source=video&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CDUQtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrSgTAJiWXvs&ei=LVENUab9K-PB0AHCpoGwAw&usg=AFQjCNEjHEeKibaIVO2N29usKMLfM7n_KA&bvm=bv.41867550,d.dmQ
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    For those who gave their all

    Re: December 7 For those who gave their all that we cherish . http://www.flixxy.com/trumpet-solo-melissa-venema.htm
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    Mercruiser Carb dry

    Left 1 month dry not running fuel bowl completly evaporated dry . Used gear oil jug to prime filled with gas . Is there somthing wrong with fuel pump as I shouldn't have to crank this long to start ? Don't rember carbs that are open on bowl to air ? Going to always test on driveway before...
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    Boaters and 9/11/01

    http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DMDOrzF7B2Kg&h=cAQADUDYDAQDWtJVFz1de2v3_sJXCd7O6PeEdytuJrVebzw
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    How heavy is a 1972 120 hp short shaft Chyrsler Outboard Motor ? My boat met mayhem !

    Shakey , Shakey ! Tree won , A classic tri-hull driven into ground . I guess now I'll know how she was built.
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