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  1. CheapboatKev

    My Universal Studios Orlando Lighting Project finished

    Hello my old friends and those soon to be new ones.. For the last 2 years of my professional life I have been involved in a project with Univ Studios Orlando in their Island Of Adventure Park. We installed 440 linear feet of 15mm 3M side emitting fiber around the Superheroes Lagoon are shooting...
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    How have you chuckleheads been?

    Been too long..... Thought I'd pop in and see whose around
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    Don's Passing made me think...

    I never had a chance to thank those here on iboats that over the years have truly helped me and made me feel welcome.. I was lucky enough to have met Bob G (Tashasdaddy) and talk with him on the phone occasionally.. So while you old codgers are here amongst us..I'd like to thank a few of you...
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    Been away for too long

    Took a forced Iboats hiatus part work induced.. Just thought I'd pop back by the tiki bar here at DSC and say hey! HEY!
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    SS 180 transom question

    What's up amigos?!!! Yes here I am in living color asking for advice. The aluminum rail that the transom wood rest in, a shelf? Well mine is almost garbage. Pulled it away from the rivets with my bare hands. Yeah I'm the HULK! (Or it's really fubar) Soooo Would just the proper length of alum...
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    Merc 18XD tiller/throttle cables

    My coworker just picked up a nice sea nymph with a 18xd with a "broken tiller arm" I looked at it for him this morning and it seems the cables are off, from the arm assembly. He may need a new arm as the pulley "lack of proper part name" seems to have worn to a point where the ends of the cable...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Lol, was glad to have Dave's family over, lots of fun but wish the SS was ready for ya.
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    If there was a STARMADA movie....

    What would it be called? Natural Born Tinners? Silence of the Glass? Cat on a Hot Tin Boat? yeahhhhhh...taking a break from a rough day..lol sorry guys
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    Steering cable removal help

    Ya Ya Ya..I know..I can post in the Johnnyrude section. But my fellow mob members are my go to guys. In removing the 70hp Johnny yesterday, I came to a grinding halt with the steering cable. Removed the pivot arm linkage. Removed the 2 inch and half (?) lock nuts on the tube. Spun the wheel...
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    Ebay scam? "2nd Chance Offer"???

    The past couple of days I have been picking up some conventional reels on ebay. I was bidding today on a 4/0 Penn with a Newell kit (Its a California thing..lol) Anyway, I was in a meeting and got beat by a dollar. There was some fast bidding between myself and another bidder. My max bid was...
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    To all you "lurkers" out there..yes You!!

    Just a big invitation to come on aboard and sign up. We can't get to know you unless you introduce yourself!
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    St. Augustine Ghost pic? You decide

    I took the family with me earlier this week to St. Augustine. They got to relax while I was out making Sales Calls. We did a "ghost tour" while there and my wife took this picture in the woods of the St. Augustine Lighthouse. In the same area, she took a lot of random pictures and those have...
  13. CheapboatKev

    Good Bye B-Ticket

    Well.. My Holiday just got hitched up and drove off into the sunset..A wad of cash is good, but it was sad watching her go. Now I can focus on the 18 foot SS I guess. I didnt take any pics of her getting hitched and leaving, so I will just leave this memory...
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    Show off your MBS!

    I know I only have 2..and here they are. Show us your sickness..lol
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    Splashwell removal 18ft SS ob model.

    Need tips...how to's. Thanks amigos.
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    Saw this at Gas station yesterday!

    Was in New Port Ritchie yesterday Saw this and HAD to get a picture for all you guys. Check out the seats!..Oh its in a truck too..lol
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    My newest project. 18 ft Starcraft SS

    Well, true to my name here is my new baby. Picked her up Saturday for (drum roll please...) $250.00! Has a running 70hp Johnson and overall is a 7 out of 10 STARcraft Stars Somebody told the P.O. (deceased) daughter & SOL that the boat was UN sea worthy and basically scrap. They had this on CL...
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    Dang, I'm going to be a SuperSport Guy this Sat (for $250.00)

    Well It's official.. This Saturday I am picking her up..Mid 70's 18 foot SS with a perfectly fine running Rude 90 for $250.00 :eek: I wont go nutty on the pics till Sat when I can get more eye candy for the gang..
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    A quote for all times

    From my wifes Uncle, retired USAF Master Sargent and proud Vietnam Vet.
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    Just a thought

    Sharks smell blood Rats smell cheese Dogs smell fear Sawzalls smell fiberglass!!!!!!!!:eek::D
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