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    Boats and Hunting

    Wonder how many boaters here hunt and use their boats doing it, to get there, to export their game, how you do it, do you sleep overnight on your boat when outing, etc. Planning on a pig hunt in my areas via a riverway
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    How Do You Prevent Boat Theft?

    I dive, and leave my raft/boat anchored while I'm diving, I am wondering what is the best way to prevent someone from stealing my craft while I'm 100 yds away underwater on a dive, how would you do it?
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    Attaching CF# on Inflatables

    This is a sticky problem with inflatables, tried using rubber glue to the '09 sticker for my inflatable with unsatifactory results, if you have something that works I'de like to know
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    Firearms aboard boats

    Hello, I have seen signal devices that use special shells for use with guns, which leads me to wonder what the laws are re: guns stored on boats with ammo, if you have info re: inland and at sea please share thanks:)
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    Tiller OB to Rotary

    I have a Honda 75 hp OB I am looking at, tiller controlled, I was wondering how difficult it is to convert it to a steering system (rotary) Thanks Janus
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    Determining Mfr HP Rating

    I was about to purchase an ob engine when I went to check the mfr hp rating on my boat(s), turns out there is no plate with this info I can find, is there another way of determining this information? My local boat dealer tells me USCG does cite for this...
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    ID Evinrude 135 HP

    Can someone give me some data on an Evinrude 135 1356836 please thanks
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    Buying used Outboards

    A lot of backyard boaters buy used engines, and I am wondering what some of the pros think about certain models and years, those that they recomend and those you might want to avoid, whether it was just a bad model or if parts can't be had anymore, thanks:)
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    Johnson Super Sea-Horse

    Appreciate if someone could give me the specs on this engine, VX 105 J2486063 Thanks sunaj
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    Accessorizing your Zodiac

    Was wondering how some of you have customized your inflatables, from glueing on rubber hand holds to installing a hard floor, or an overhanging bar, etc. Trying to also get creative and come up with some kind of cover to protect you from the sun and rain. Also...
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    Engine Ratings for Zodiacs

    I just bought a 10' zodiac, and the manufacturer rates it for 10 hp, I have a Johnson 20hp I am planning on putting on it, as a diver I often load the boat up with 2 divers and gear, this engine isn't much bigger or heavier than my old johnson 9.9 so I am...
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    European

    If you're American before you use the bathroom, and you're American after you use the bathroom, what are you while you're using the bathroom? (you're-a-peein)
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    Short shaft/long shaft

    Hi, I am replacing my inflatable and engine, and I was wondering what the difference is between a short shaft vs long shaft engine (9-15 hp), and whether both types are compatible on an inflatable (e.g., 10' zodiac), I also plan to use the engine as a backup...
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    Insulfoam

    Has anyone tried using insulfoam (expanded polystyrene) from Home Depot with fiberglass on projects ( hard top), there seems to be various types of foam and not all are compatible with fiberglass
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    Johnson 9.9 Sea Horse

    Model J10ELCSE This is a used engine I picked up a while ago, ran like a racehorse on my Achilles then the fuel pump went out (I think), after looking at prices of new engines I'm thinking of rebuilding this one, I would like any information or experience you...
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    Achilles Restoration

    Some pics of my older achilles I use for diving, thinking about trying liquid rubber, so I'm including some before photos while I'm waiting on my order, would like to hear from anyone who has used liquid rubber or tuff-coat on their inflatable
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    Radiator Hoses Gas Lines

    As I am going thru my boat fuel system (61 Larson 18' open bow) I see that the fuel intake to the tank is an automotive radiator hose, I have seen this used in a lot of older boats, but the guy at the auto parts says gasoline dissolves this rubber, and gunks up...
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    How Do You Remove large Outboard

    I have a cuddy with a Johnson OB 100+ hp and need to remove the engine to repair a partially rotted transom, I would like to know what tools (cherry picker?) you need and how to attach to the engine in order to lift it off safely, thanks in advance:)
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    Startup 1972 Evinrude Starflite 100Hp

    Hello, I am about to try out a new used boat I have been working on, seller claimed the engine (1972 Evinrude Starflite 100Hp) was rebuilt a year ago, looks real clean, turns over strong, what I would like some input on is what fluids should I check before running...
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    Steering Replacement I am Spartacus:)

    Well I was able to replace my steering cable/wheel/rotary assembly successfully, had to make a console, quite a chore getting holes drilled exactly correct without drifting a tad (did someone say pilot hole). I did find the hardware for attaching the cable to the transom...
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