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    Lexan Windshield project from 2004 update....

    Got a message from Lakelover today asking about the windshield I made for my old MFG boat from Lexan (polycarbonate) . This project is now 10 years old, and the windshield has surpassed my expectations. Really didn't expect it to last more than a few seasons, but here we are 10 years later...
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    Niagara Ski Rack and Console Measurements

    I got a PM asking me about the dimensions of ski racks on my Niagara so I thought after going to the trouble of measuring I would post it here so it might be of help to other MFG owners. Kind of difficult measuring a boat because of the curve of the hull, but I think this info should allow you...
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    MFG rebuild getting started pics

    Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics I like the silver/grey lettering on the white boat with the shark and "swish" painted to match the topside color. Its how I painted mine. Just mixed two rustolium colors together to match the boat. All black tends to loose the shark detail. I like...
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    Glass over foam put to real life test.

    Some of you may remember the hard top project from a few years ago where I covered pink foam with epoxy & glass to make a hard top on a Bayliner (see sig below). Never had an issue with the foam and glass, and it has taken some serious pounding on that little bayliner that can break 45 mph...
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    Update on Bayliner Hard Top project

    Remember the Bayliner I made the hard top for? If not check the projects in my sig below. Been a few years and everything has been holding up fine.... until this spring. The boat tarp (typical silver heavy gauge tarps) was worn and ripped on the top during the winter. Snow, ice and...
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    My Niagara

    Hi fellow MFG owners! Got my Niagara out a few weeks ago after sitting for two years. Cleaned up easy and still looks great! I am proud to say that the projects done to the Niagara have held up over the years, so I can endorse anything you see in my project in the sig below. Because...
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    93 Johnson 40 hp twin... What did I fry?

    Took a few years but I finally did it.... Connected the battery backwards on a 1993 Johnson 40 hp twin. Tried to crank the motor a few times before realizing the mistake. Didn't see any smoke. Fixed connections and checked all fuses and none were blown. Motor cranks, but has no spark on...
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    bought a new tarp

    The new tarp I ordered looks the same as the old tarp that is suffering from sun exposure and possable stress. So the new tarp should be good for about 3+ years. I hate to spend almost $80 every 3 or 4 years to cover the boat. I wish there was a nice high quality tarp that will last 6...
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    Saw Billy Joel on his boat the other day.

    Was launching the other day and saw Billy Joel siting on one of his two serious fishing boats. He keeps them tied up right next to the launch i use to stick my little boat in the bay. He looks like crap. Can hardly walk. Ran into him on main street with some miniature bull looking...
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    What are your favorite albums or cuts?

    I have always been a big fan of Pink Floyd. Long time classic techno rock music. So I have to rate my favorites like this: 1 Wish your were here (pink floyd) 2 Dark side of the moon ( pink floyd) 3 AC/DC (High Voltage, Greatest Hits) 4 Yellow Brick Road 5 Pink, Mzundersood. (she is young...
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    How to have fun in a Hospital

    True story. About a month ago I was in the hospital for some routine maintenance on a permanent injury I sustained years ago. With all the new safety/anti-terrorist procedures in place, I walk in (limp in actually), and promptly fail the standard metal detectors. So I get the wand...
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    What??? Sand the inside of my Guitar???

    I was reading a very interesting article about major brand guitars and their China factories, and also the "copies" those same factories make and sell for much less under various brand names. For example Fender (well known for its electric guitars) also has a line of acoustic guitars that...
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    Container Ship breaks apart in rough seas.

    My sister-in-law works for the largest container shipping company in the world. She manages and creates reports on how the container ships are doing while out to sea. This article posted on yahoo is just one of DOZENS that happen every week. It is amazing how many cargo containers are...
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    And Another One Bites the Dust...

    The company I work for has laid off 3/4 of its work force over the last 4 years. Puts a lot of strain on us "old" guys. They keep us "old" guys because we have done everything behind us and can do it again. So now we do the work of 4 to 6 people. Charlie F. was found face down in his...
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    My Daughters Dog....

    Ya know, the family dog, (which we like to call Ambers dog due to food and water responsibilities), is a little white fuzzy dog that has a big heart. She can hold it for 10 hours, and keep the house clean, so when she does have an accident, or tosses her food, I don't get upset. One house...
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    Best Backup app for Android 3 phone?

    I'm in the need of a good whole phone backup application for the Droid 3 phone. Looking at the My Backup Pro and Titanium Backup Pro (both purchase apps). Anyone have a preference for a full phone backup (aka contacts, SMS, Attachments, 3rd party apps, etc)?
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    Who Plays Harmonica?

    Looking to buy a quality harmonica by Hohner. Looking at the 24 hole models. This one is described as: It comes in all 12 keys. What is the best all around key to get? A, E, or C?
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    Text Messages...... LEARN HOW TO TYPE!!!!!

    Today a huge amount of info pass from one person to another via text messages. To me, (being in data processing for about 30 years) this is a big step backward. But I guess it has its place and is fast. What I see is this huge migration of young people, (including my wife, who is about 42...
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    Going to let the MFG go....

    I just don't have time to take care of the MFG and the larger Bayliner. So the MFG is being given to a good home. I have prepared a long list of mods, and maintenance schedules for the motor and boat. Even the trailer is covered. So, I hope the new owner takes good care of her. She...
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    Short Trailer..... What a pain to back up...

    A few months ago I bought a small utility 4x6 trailer (not boat trailer, but bear with me). The darn thing is great for running errands, picking up firewood, load of sand, etc. BUT, when loaded with a low profile load, I can not see the trailer behind the car. So my solution was to take...
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