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  1. Harritwo

    Derelict Boats

    A group of us got together in Clear Lake Shores (South Houston) trying to see who was responsible to remove a boat that had sank at the public boat ramp. What we soon discovered was no one wanted to take responsibility for removing it. Eventually it led us down the path that the State is...
  2. Harritwo

    DT 25 prop

    Grandson was given a 1981 Suzuki DT 25 engine and needs a prop. Markings on prop say 1012. It is a 6 spline. Any thoughts where I can get one? Seems the 6 spline is obsolete and NLA
  3. Harritwo

    Ford F150 w/10 spd transmission

    Have any of you experienced a 3-4 upshift lag when the engine is cold? Dealer is no help. Forums point to a whole lot of maybes but no help. It started after the last recall where they reprogram the ECM.
  4. Harritwo

    Dexoleum

    I have a request to redo a gangway that the original drawing was drawn in 1950. It lists a product called Dexoleum. The best i can tell, it is a non slip coating of some sort. Any of you have any idea who makes it or if it is discontinued, what would be an acceptable substitute? This is a CG...
  5. Harritwo

    1995 Merc Force 120 HP-Need Manual.

    Son has a new to him boat. It has a 120 HP Mercury Force 120HP outboard. When looking at the Boatinfo site, I cant find a 120 manual for the outboard. Is there a difference in the Mercury and the Mercury Force for parts and maintenance?
  6. Harritwo

    End of Flash Player

    With Flash Player no longer being supported, do you know of any plans to update the boatinfo site where the manuals are located? IF not, any ideas on how to download one of them?
  7. Harritwo

    Boating Club

    There is a group of us here in San Angelo trying to start a club for boating. The goal is camadrie, Passing Knowledge, tips and tricks on maintenance, trailering etc. and also to have fun. Possible thoughts so far include paying dues and providing a small scholarship award to a high school...
  8. Harritwo

    Dock Stix

    Saw these advertised and was wondering if anyone has used them and what are your thoughts? https://jewelbait.com/shop/details/dockstix/dockstix-set-of-2 I am interested in your thoughts and wondering if I should try them
  9. Harritwo

    In Water Storage-What do I need to watch for

    I have recently retired and moved back home to God's Country where I can boat 11 months out of the year. (West Texas). I have my boat in the water and no lift. Besides having a hot battery and a bilge pump on a float switch, I intend to pull the boat out of the water prior to winter and...
  10. Harritwo

    Getting Error Code when posting

    Using Google Chrome, WIN 10, when I try to post i am getting an error code saying Invalid Server Response. I can leave the forum, come back in and it will be visisble as posted.
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    Can anyone ID this bell and does anyone know any historical data

    My granddad fought in WWII and Korea. He had this bell at his house and when he passed, My dad got it. My grandmother thinks he got it in Japan but we have no history on it. There are no markings that i can find. It is brass. If you have any idea of who made it and what it might have been...
  12. Harritwo

    Life-Coming Full Circle

    I was born and grew up in the West Texas Desert. Joined the Military in 1986 and never thought I would be back. Pappy told me I would. and I just laughed at him. 36 years later, i am going home for good. The Admiral has accepted a job, we are buying a house 2 blocks from Pappy's and Here we...
  13. Harritwo

    Auto & Boat Transport

    The Admiral and I are getting ready to call it and head home to Texas. Does anyone have any suggestions on a transport company that will move the Admirals car and my boat with trailer that wont break the bank? So far, we have been quoted by 1 guy at $2.00 a mile. Seems expensive
  14. Harritwo

    Bondo & his Grease

    I have noticed and agreed with Bondo's signature on grease but today I was reminded of it again. My tractor was having trouble with a right turn, I greased all linkages and miracously it is fixed. That got me to thinking, Many years ago, we were deployed to the North Atlantic, up north of the...
  15. Harritwo

    Boat Accident on Des Moines River

    A buddy of mine who I have had the pleasure of serving in the US Navy with, lives in Des Moines now. He has a houseboat, a runabout and a jon boat. 3 days ago, the Buddy was boating on the Des Moines River headed upstream. He is still not sure what or how it happened but he went Dead in the...
  16. Harritwo

    06 SeaRay 195 Sport with Mercruiser 4.3L Questions on Inspections

    Just bought a new to me, 2006 SeaRay 195 Sport with the 4.3L and an Alpha I gen II outdrive. Had it inspected by a shop I trust and had the engine tuned, Water Pump replaced, Bellows Replaced and Prop replaced Engine and Gear Box lube oil changed, gear box pressure tested.. Would there be...
  17. Harritwo

    Surge Brakes Locking

    I have a 2006 SeaRay 195 with a 24' SeaRay Trailer, tandem axle with surge brakes on the front axle only. The brakes lock anytime you step on the truck brakes. Can these be adjusted? How?
  18. Harritwo

    Safety on The Water-Amazed that no one is hurt

    Today, we were moseying around the lake, sightseeing and a skier was being pulled behind another vessel. Skier fell, Boat proceeded on without noticing he dropped his skier. (Spotter not paying attention) We turned towards her and got a flag up until the tow boat noticed. Later on, as we were...
  19. Harritwo

    Burglary

    Came home at Lunch on Thursday and found a broken window. Believing that they may still be inside, I dialed the 911 and requested police presence. They searched my house and allowed us entry. It appears that the scum was in my house for about an hour. No guns, Electronics, or Christmas...
  20. Harritwo

    Flo-N-Go Fuel Caddy

    I bought a Flo-N-Go fuel caddy in Dec 2015. Last month, when I filled it up, it was leaking fuel from the nozzle. I disassembled it and discovered there is a short piece of hose that had split and dry rotted. The hose ends were different sizes so a replacement at the local parts store wasnt...
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