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    Hydraulic Assist Evaluation

    I took off this unit off of my 1982 Wellcraft 248. I think the company no longer exist. Should I buy a new unit or are these reliable, will it be easy to maintain? New ones are pricey! Which new one would be a good coice - twin 150 2 strokes 25' modified v hull. I am replacing everything else...
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    Dual Ignition Compatibility?

    Will the 6k1 82570 12 00 yamaha dual ignition switch work on a pair of 1985 150 etxk's ? Is there an adapter harness I need? Thanks for any help!
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    Bent SS Bowrail

    A huge tree fell on my shed and demolished it - my bowrail got a glancing blow, and it was bent - no kinks. Can it be repaired? :facepalm:
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    Concrete help ?

    My brother is going to let me put my boat at his house, but we need to pour two slabs 50'x20' - 16'x25' 4" deep. I just got an estimate for $9,000.00 - seems high to me; I don't know? We are in one the highest cost of living locals - Mongomery county MD just outside of Wash DC - are nations...
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    Pest!

    What pest do you hate the most, and why: Rats Roaches Flies Mosquitos I hate a damn rat - they won't take a pepper back home, and have supper with the family. They will take one bite out of 10, peppers on one night! Roaches are filthy creaters hard to eradicate! One fly in the house will...
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    Styrofoam Insulation ?

    I'm insulating my fish box with syrofoam: I was wondering how much to use? My plan is to use 1" sheets epoxied in place on the outside of the box. I am debating whether to use an additional 1" on the inside. Can any one tell me how well an inch would do vs 2. inches or none at all? This is a...
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    Offshore ?

    Is it common practice to keep your motors running while offshore ?
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    Who needs a truck?

    I wonder what his IQ is :facepalm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=z-dTPo3_TZg
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    Panhandling $$$ ???

    I wanted to do a poll, but howto- escapes me now? Anyway panhandlers have increased dramatically. Question : Do you give: Never Sometimes - explain Always I give sometimes when I see an obvious physical handycap - up to $20.00, but usually only a few. Depends on weather I just got paid or not...
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    Some People Update!

    I just received a letter today from the Office Of Consumer Protection. It seems that offering to paint the siding was the wrong thing to do! They claim that I have committed a criminal act in doing so, and are now subject to 6 months in prison and a $1000.00 fine. They say that I solicited to...
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    What's the cost?

    How much do you spend on an average fishing trip? My favorite hole is two hours away. With fuel ( truck/boat) ramp, bait, chum, food/drink, boat wash/ flush, ice etc. cost about $ 400.00. I can usually get two other guys to chip in $ 50.00, ea :confused: Of course this doesn't include all the...
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    Stickers?

    I was thinking of purchasing these stickers for my twins. I don't know if they are good quality or a good buy. Does anyone have any experience with after market stickers - what do you think? Thanks! http://www.ebay.com/itm/370540814028?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
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    Hydrowave?

    Has anyone got one of these? My brother has one on the way. I was wondering what do you think of it? I hear they have a saltwater version I might be interested in.
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    Some People ?

    I powerwashed a house for some lady for $100.00, less fuel, and cleaner - it was filthy. My cleaning uncovered previous damage from an egging, and tanic acid drips off the gutter that ran down the siding. Her siding is 25+ years old with hail damage to boot. I felt bad at first, and offered to...
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    Cayon Creek Dog Snacks?

    My brother told me he heard that these snacks were getting dogs sick all over the country. The duck was my dogs favorite. Does anyone know anything about it? :confused::eek::facepalm::mad:
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