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    In need of an older sea chart....

    ...something in the Virgins would be bestest!<br /><br />I say "older" because that would mean it's just laying around somewhere gathering dust and I might be able to snap it up cheaply. (I hope I hope)<br /><br />The deal is, I'd like to cut my teeth on a paper chart (read: inexpensively)...
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    Long vacation in the islands...

    Am kicking the idea around of selling the house, buying a power cruiser, and cove hopping around the Virgins for as long as my bank acc. can stand it.<br /><br />The cruiser is a 42' Sea Ray, that I have no business standing behind the wheel of right now, as it gives me the willies. But...
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    Treasure hunting.....

    So there has to be a few thousand legends of sunken ships loaded with Russian gold, or British sterling, or nuts from Figi: anyone know a fun book title for any or all of the above?<br /><br />(well I just made up the one about Figi nuts but you know what I mean, right?)<br /><br />We are...
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    caught a walleye today...

    Out trolling and thought I was snagged on a stump. She took the wheel and turned the boat around while I jumped up front to the optimum "yanking on hung up lure position". <br />Felt like an oil drum but indeed, it was a fish.<br /><br />"What kind of fish is that?!?!" She says.<br />"Beat's the...
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    Prop question

    Greetings.<br /><br />Have a 17', '93 Nitro.<br />Evinrude 115 w/ turbo 13 1/4 X 17A prop.<br />Hole shot = one calander day.<br /><br />Opps, also have a power lift inbetween.<br /><br />Was advised to find the WOT rpm max and check it against what the motor should run at, then:<br /><br...
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    93 rude tilt/ trim short...

    This is driving me bananas.<br /><br />I have it narrowed down to inside the relay box: as I can slap the relay housing and get it working again - for a short period of time.<br /><br />I had snugged up all the terminals and thought I had it. Getting out on the water proved me wrong. <br /><br...
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    93 rude tilt/ trim short...

    This is driving me bananas.<br /><br />I have it narrowed down to inside the relay box: as I can slap the relay housing and get it working again - for a short period of time.<br /><br />I had snugged up all the terminals and thought I had it. Getting out on the water proved me wrong. <br /><br...
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    Re mounting motor guide...

    Forgot to raise the trolling motor before taking off for a "better" fishing hole. (first dumb thing I've done so far)<br /><br />Ripped the front two bolts up out of the boat but didn't crunch any of the glass. <br /><br />So far, I've only found one rubber tubular gromet rolling around up front...
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    Motor guide left down.

    And we were just slapping ourselves on the backs for not having done anything stupid too.<br /><br />Planing out, I was slightly amused at the improved view, but it taking longer then normal. We exchange a curious glance at eachother and then are hit in the face with a spray of cold water.<br...
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    Rude 115 trim prob found

    Greetings,<br /><br />Wanted to say thanks for the earlier help with this issue to everyone and post an update:<br /><br />Yesterday, with book in hand, and only 7 days until the big fishing trip of the year, I set out to "repair" the several nagging issues that have plagued our joy of...
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    Toilet training and parking lesson

    News of the wierd:<br />(Stratford, CN. September)<br /><br />"A 43 year-old nude boater, docked at a waterside restaurant and defecated on the shorline rocks, to the astonishment of diners, who chose the restaurant for its waterfront views."<br /><br /> <br /><br />I have never been to...
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    Introducing myself

    Greetings,<br /><br />Some of you may have been asking yourself, "Who is this character that calls himself, 'Bobber head'". Well read on and wonder no more.<br /><br />I am 41, semi-married, a small business owner, and avid fisherman. I grew up on the west coast, graduated college with a degree...
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    Rubber bumper caulking

    Greetings,<br /><br />My search on the subject was pitiful. So here's my question.<br /><br />The wrap around rubber bumper (actual term unknown) of my '93 Nitro has what appears to be household caulking, and rather unsightly, on the under side and if it ever served a purpose - it doesn't now...
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    Tree roots in my sewer drain.

    I have managed to keep this drain flowing for several years now - but the "job" is turning into a "battle".<br /><br />Heres the rub: ceramic, 100 years old, smack downtown: digging it out would cost more then the buildings worth.<br /><br />Blue crystals and misc drain cleaners have been my...
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