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    Combining multiple PDF's

    I have a bunch of manuals that have been broken into sections before I acquired them, which I guess was easier for somebody. I'd really like to put them back together but have no idea how to go about it or much spare time to fool around and figure it out. Can anybody point me in the right...
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    Lights on boat ramp at night?

    When I retrieve at night ( which is most times ) after I back down the ramp, I turn off my headlights and leave the marker lights on. Seems like it's easier for the next guy to back down the ramp. It's a multilane ramp. Now, it seems like about 3 times out of five, I mention to someone else...
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    Mariner 150 with one broken reed...need thoughts

    Hi guys, need some direction here. I have a 1986 Mariner 150 that I pulled the carbs and reed plate off. The serial number is OA970923. Anyhow, one of the number 2 cylinder reeds was missing about a quarter of it. The question is: What are the chances that the piece exited safely? I pulled...
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    Lifting a mid 80's 150 powerhead

    I have the V6 150 with some motor problems. I have all the nuts loose and the electric disconnected. The lower unit is off. There is a LOT of corrosion where the threaded studs come through the aluminum casing. I think that I can put a hoist on it to help lift, but what's the best way to rig a...
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    Marathon Boat ?

    Does anyone know about Marathon as a manufacturer? I've seen them before but never looked at one seriously, or done the research on one. This is a 19 or 20 footer with a mercruiser alpha one. It has a small cabin. I don't know what power (haven't boarded her yet) . Just looking for any pro's...
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    Bungee Cord or Inflateable Ball Tow Rope?

    We were down to Cabela's today looking for a tube. While we were there I also looked at some fairly pricey tow ropes.......one had a length of bungee cord worked into the core and the other had an inflatable ball apparently in the middle of the length of rope. Does anyone have either of these...
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    Christina River, Delaware River cruise

    Any one here familiar with the Christina and Delaware rivers in New Castle county Delaware? When I was a kid we lived in Newport. I know there is a ramp on the Christina. One of the trips I want to make this year is going back to my old stomping grounds. Maybe a cruise up or down the...
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    Missus passes basic boating course.

    So, I signed me and the missus up for the Pa basic boating course. 8 hours with a fifty question test. She passed with a 92. I don't think that's bad for a 'lubber. Now for some more advanced courses for her.:)
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    Any AutoCAD geniuses

    I have recently been given AutoCAD 2010, and the responsibility for updating our blueprints. I have NO experience with CAD. I did go out and get the for Dummies book. Here's my problem, I need to draw ( seperately, I think ) each part of the assembly, each subassembly, and finally each aseembly...
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    What happens to alcohol in time ?

    I'm wondering about Whiskey in glass bottles with the seal unbroken. I got a few bottles that still have the state tax seal on them......from the 1950's. So, Do we think it'll be vinegar? or is it going to be really good? It's Crown Royal, Old Grandad, and Chivas Regal if it helps with an...
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    More Vaseline Controversy

    OK, So I was surfing around IBOATS and kept noticing advice for grease and I was going to start questioning why no-one suggested VASELINE for certain jobs ( since it seems to be SO popular):rolleyes: Anyway I thought we'd get some laughs and not derail good advice if it was here instead. I'll...
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    Commuting

    I am curious as to how far we commute to work versus how far we commute to boat. I travel about thirty minutes to work, and have 1 lake about 15 minutes from home, another about 1 hour away, and am about 2 hours from the Chesapeake. How does this compare?
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    CLOTHESLINE, SKI LINES and KITE STRING

    I don't get it. I really don't understand how people go out and buy even a cheap used boat and then tie it to a dock, however briefly, using anything less than a decent mooring line.:eek: They just use whatever piece of junk is lying around, like there's no such things as wind or wave or wake...
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    My Own Piece of Stupidity

    So, Last night I get the chance to go to the lake by myself. Oh boy, nobody to say it's too rough, or it's too fast......nothing. So I get into a big friggin' hurry ( thus breaking my cardinal rule ) .... get home...drop the tongue on the ball, lock the hitch, uncover the boat, tilt the motor...
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    Scary Hitch

    Saw this in a parking lot a while ago....:eek: At least it wasn't actually pulling anything:D Hope these pictures come up:confused:
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    Holder Sailboats

    Anybody have a Holder? I have a mid 80's 14 and don't know a lot about them. I had it out by myself once and it was OK, then I took it out with a friend and we flipped it and had a heck of a time righting it, it went turtle and scared me pretty good. Anyhow I'm looking for information about them...
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    Susquehanna Around Nanticoke To Scranton ???

    Anyone here who has local knowledge of the river? Depths, Hazzards, Ramps etc.? How about someplace for charts or maps? On another note it looks like we'll be out around Williamsport the end of July or the first week of August. Thanks in advance for any help. HW
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    Fireworks At Lake Wallenpaupack

    I am curious if anyone on here was at the Fireworks saturday night? We were in the cove up at the dam and MAYBE the show started after the fireworks......IE the circus at the ramp. Anyway the fireworks were real nice and we had a good time.
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    Mercruiser 470

    Is the Mercruiser 470 a good outdrive or should I walk away? Price is resonable and it has a trailer. I vaguely remember hearing something was weak with this but no real detail. thanks
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    Converting An Omc Stringer To Mercriser

    Has anyone swapped a Mercruiser into an OMC? I am wondering about the size of the thru transom mostly then the motor and intermediate housing mounts. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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