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    Using drift sock - how to get bow to waves?

    Hi. I'm stumped so decided to ask the experts here. I have an aluminum 18' Starcraft cuddy. I have been using a drift sock to slow my drift while fishing in windy conditions. Also have fairly strong tides. I have used it with the wind and tide in the same direction and in opposite directions. I...
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    AC repair in Honda Civic

    The AC has gone hot in my 2002 Civic. I was told it's pretty easy to buy a recharge kit and do it myself. Anyone have any experience and/or tips on how to do it?
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    Kicker controls... how do you guys do it?

    The boat:1967 Starcraft Starchief<br /> The main engine: 1963 Evinrude 75 HP, electric shift.<br />The kicker: early 70's 6 horse Johnson.<br /><br /> I steer the kicker using a motor connector rod attached to the steering for the main motor. Works fine, no problem.<br /><br /> For the last few...
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    Dodge Neon interior door panel help

    Twice now I have purchased new clips to reattach the inside drivers door panel in this Neon. I havn't found exact replacements for the original but what I used looked to be about the same. I insert the new clips in the panel... try my best to line them all up with the holes in the metal door...
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    Ocean Wanderers - on TV

    I just discovered this show on the Fine Living channel on TV. I thought others here would enjoy it.<br /><br />The web site has show times. Enjoy.<br /><br /> http://www.fineliving.com/fine/ocean_wanderers/0,1663,FINE_18296,00.html <br /><br />NEW SERIES! <br /><br /> <br />Ocean Wanderers<br...
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    Sock Burning

    I just posted this in a reply on Project Boats forum but thought it might get more interest here...<br /><br /> http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/02/realestate/luxury/02SAIL.html?ex=1081913503&ei=1&en=3bda3e8b964e5b71
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    Paint for a '63 rude

    Now that I've accepted the fact that I won't be buying a new E-tec this year, I would like to spruce up my 1963 75HP Starflite. Yesterday I did a tuneup, lower unit oil and test ran. She's ready to fish. But with 2 or 3 weeks before the marina is ready for me I still have time to paint it...
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    Paint for a '63 rude

    Now that I've accepted the fact that I won't be buying a new E-tec this year, I would like to spruce up my 1963 75HP Starflite. Yesterday I did a tuneup, lower unit oil and test ran. She's ready to fish. But with 2 or 3 weeks before the marina is ready for me I still have time to paint it...
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    Finding dead people

    A friend asked me to search the internet to find the death records for his father. His dad was born in Poland in 1892. Last contact with him was many years ago, was living in NY state at the time but was rumored to have moved out of state. <br /><br />After many hours of web searching I still...
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    6HP Johnson - hard to shift - broken shift lever

    I have a 6HP Johnson Model # 6R-69M. (I'm guessing that makes it a 1969?). I have owned it since the mid 70's. A few years back it started getting hard to move the shift lever between gears. It got progressively worse until the shift lever broke off in my hand.After that I was still able to...
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