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    Lake Powell

    After almost 2 years in the desert southwest I'm FINALLY planning a week-long getaway to Lake Powell (probably mid-October). The last time I was on that lake was in the 1980's; camped at the state park on the AZ side, but that was a LONG time ago and things tend to change. Fast forward to now...
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    Beer Styles - Your favorites?

    Re: Beer Styles - Your favorites? Let's all keep our priorities straight here boys....don't forget the little woman on Valentine's Day.
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    Beer Styles - Your favorites?

    Re: Beer Styles - Your favorites? You're right about that. I used to drink 2 kinds of beer (Coors and yours); then I moved to Bavaria and lived there for 4 years...and that spoiled me. Ever since then I have a hard time drinking (insert name of popular American beer here), even if it's free...
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    Baja Outlaw Project, need some help.

    Re: Baja Outlaw Project, need some help. Baja WAS a well known and popular brand.....before it got sold off to Reggie Fountain and his boat company went bankrupt. Back when your boat was built Baja was owned by Brunswick. You might try calling their customer service department....but I...
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    Going from outboards.....to Bowrider skiboat. What's a good 21' ski boat?

    Re: Going from outboards.....to Bowrider skiboat. What's a good 21' ski boat? Yes, there are a handful of boats that meet that description including our last boat. 5.0mpi/Alpha, 22' overall, high 50's speed, delta pad on the hull. No longer in production but that's only since 2008 so...
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    Lake of the ozarks info

    Re: Lake of the ozarks info When we lived on Lake of the Ozarks we usually started boating around April 1st. If the weather cooperates you can certainly be on the water sooner, just be advised that many of the on-water establishments may not be open yet. Call ahead. H. Toads stays open year...
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    Plug Wires for Mercruiser 496mag HO

    Apologies if this has been discussed; couldn't find anything with the search field. What options are there for replacement plug wires for the 496? Iboats has the best price (of course) on the factory set, but it's almost $400!?!?!? That's a lot of money for 8 short wires. Any other options...
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    What boat was that? Friends With Benefits movie.

    Re: What boat was that? Friends With Benefits movie. We got to see A from a distance the last time we were in Cabo San Lucas. That's a 42' Hatteras behind it (for size reference).
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    2012 Lake of the Ozarks Dam to Dam Run

    Dates have been set for next year's run: Meet/greet the night of 18 May, run to Truman dam on 19 May, overnight in Warsaw, MO and run back down the lake on 20 May. This event is FREE and open to ALL types of watercraft. Last year we had everything from pontoons to cruisers to race...
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    El Paso area boaters?

    After living the dream at Lake of the Ozarks for the past 2 years it's time to move on to our next adventure in life....and it's taking us to El Paso, TX. Any iboaters there? I know a little about Elephant Butte reservoir (although not much), but is that the only boating destination in the area?
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    What and Why?

    Re: What and Why? Our previous boat and our current boat:
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    Oil Filters - Are anti drainback valves a good thing?

    I have 2 different applications; one where the filter mounts with the filter hanging underneath (automotive), the other with the filter sitting on top of the mount (boat). Is having an anti-drainback valve in the filter a good/bad idea in either or both of these applications? I ask because...
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    Let's see a pic of your best four legged friend

    Re: Let's see a pic of your best four legged friend Here's our 2; Bailey (yellow lab) and Scooter (westie) doing what they do best.
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    Lake of the Ozarks Dam to Dam Run

    Second annual Lake of the Ozarks Dam-Dam run will be held 21-22 May 2011. All forms of watercraft are welcome and there is no entry fee (FREE). For those who may not know, it is 92 miles from Bagnell Dam to Truman Dam through some beautiful scenery with some very interesting local "color"...
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