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    Radar detectors?

    It's been 17 years since I've purchased my trusty Passport (the original) and since a recent ticket (first in 7 years - passport at home in the closet :o ) and an near-miss today, it may be time for a full time installation of the latest radar/laser technology.<br /><br />I don't know where...
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    Measuring electrical watt usage??

    Need to figure out how much electrical energy a PC is using at a particular time.<br /><br />I'm doing some research on how much energy a PC computer uses during regular operation, verses sitting in the power save mode.<br /><br />Is there a simple device to measure/figure usage?<br /><br />Any...
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    Need home-repair discussion forum.

    iboats is the best for boats, but I may have to slip away occasionally, to discuss home improvement or remodeling issues, especially flooring.<br /><br />I know it's hard to get away, but has anyone been to a good discussion forum for homes?<br /><br />Not nearly as much fun as boating, but hey...
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    Could you become a U.S. Citizen?

    Do you think you know your country well enough to pass the U.S. Citizenship test?<br /><br />Here are some of the questions.<br /><br />Good luck.<br /><br /> http://encarta.msn.com/quiz/quiz.asp?QuizID=14 <br /><br />I missed one easy question.
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    Install trim gauge on '01 40HP Johnson

    I have the power trim, but am not sure what I need on the motor, to install a trim gauge.<br /><br />Any help appreciated.<br /><br />Marty
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    Accident waiting to happen?

    Colorado, like some other states, have had instances of West Nile virus, carried by mosquitoes.<br /><br />Lights started flashing, when I read a local news article on how the County Health Dept. wants to release "several tankfuls" of Gambusia (mosquito fish), into ponds that do not drain into...
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    Source of info for lake maps?

    I have lake maps from "fish n go" and others that have depth soundings, etc., but do not contain GPS coordinates (inland freshwater lakes).<br /><br />I am presuming that these companies do not go to each lake and perform soundings, to create these maps, but instead get them from a government...
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    Gameboy Safe!

    After a long, good day of boating and fishing, loading the boat and traveling 6.5 miles down the road, my five year old son informs me that he left his $70 Gameboy Advanced sitting on the "boat thing", meaning the trailer toungue.<br /><br />Of course I flipped out, since my kid's are lost...
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    No wonder the world is screwed up!

    There was an earlier thread on how there was "too much" reporting on the war.<br /><br />The media covered every aspect of information on the Iraq war, from actual battle plans, to how the tank troupe's took a cr@p in the desert.(by Ted Koppel). <br /><br />This information was practically...
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    Tony Blair a hero?

    It was a given that President Bush, with the support of the American people, had the resolve to see the Iraqi war to the end.<br /><br />But, Tony Blair really put his "nards" on the chopping block, facing strong opposition at home, to side with the coalition, doing what he perceived was best...
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    Any "video" fisherman out there?

    I recently read an article on how pro bass and walleye fisherman scout areas prior to a tournament, using an underwater drop camera system. If they find a nice fish, they will drop a marker, to come back to.<br /><br />I was looking a some camera models at Cabelas and they really seem to have...
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    Worth having a boat hook?

    I only have a 16.6 footer, but sometimes have to dock in very windy conditons.<br /><br />Galyen's has a cool, telescoping aluminum boat hook for $25. It would fit in the rod storage compartment with no problem.<br /><br />What are some good uses for a boat hook and is it a good tool to have, or...
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    Ever fished McConaughy (NE)?

    Looks like a nice, deep lake.<br /><br />Anyone?
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    Cold weather rainwear?

    It would be nice to extend boat (Colorado USA)fishing into the fall, but still stay warm and dry.<br /><br />Some of the nicer Gortex coats/pants setups from Cabelas and others, easily top $200. Ouch :( !!<br /><br />Anyone know of on-line retailers that have some good stuff at a little better...
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    Use a trolling motor for trolling?

    May be a dumb question, but does anyone use a trolling motor for lake trolling?<br /><br />I have a bow mounted, foot controlled, Minn Kota 50# AT, on my 165 Lowe. <br /><br />It's perfect for maneuvering in bays from the forward seat, but if trolling off of the stern, I find my self running...
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    Need help building "Christmas trees"

    Nearly everyone who regularily trolls for large trout on my lake,catches them using a"christmas tree".<br /><br />These rigs are basically 4 or 5 shell shaped flashers, the usual beads and swivels, with a small spinner attached. The whole rig is about 36" long.<br /><br />These rigs don't look...
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    Lube pedstal seat posts?

    My removable pedestal seats have a shaft that sticks in a hole on the base and uses a button latch.<br /><br />Although the boat is new, removing these seats requires a move that can only be likened to trying to lift a 200# cannonball off of the ground <br /><br />It would like to find...
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    Reliability - Manual vs Auto Trans

    I'm considering a pickup for boat towing, that will eventually carry a camper too.<br /><br />Here in Colorado, it seems like you are always either going up or going down a hill (mountain?), so it seems the uphills put a pretty good strain on a transmission.<br /><br />I currently pull the boat...
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    Anybody pulling two trailers?

    Although not common, I have seen vehicles towing a travel trailer (usually a 5th wheel), with a boat trailer behind it.<br /><br />Certainly there is a whole new set of rules for this (legal, physics, towing vehicle capacity, etc.), but has anyone done (or is doing) this and can share...
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    Homerr - We've heard enough!

    I have read your previous posts(again). Unless I am missing something, it did not appear that you attempted to contact anyone else within the company to resolve your problem(s) and to report the unaceptable customer service rep, you had encountered.<br /><br />IMO, it is unfair to blast any...
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