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    Towing Coverage Progressive or Boat US

    I’ve had both. Unless Progressive has changed their policy, they only pay/cover the first $500. My last tow was estimated by the towing company @ $1,500 Had the towing company tow me to small, residential ramp for $430. Called a taxi to take me back to the launch ramp to get the trailer...
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    Fuel system issues

    Make sure your vent line is clear. Seen water accumulated at the “dip” in the line a number of times. A bit of compressed air clears it
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    How to tighten up rack/pinion slack in steering

    All connections tight? Mine NFB helm was getting loose to the point I was researching new helms. Crawled under the helm to get a part number off the unit. Found both steering cable nuts loose. Quarter turn on each nut snugged them right up. To answer your question, I’ve had roughly 1/2” of play...
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    Random

    Until they decide to next on your hardtop...lol
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    Dual battery or booster pack?

    Batteries when “combined” in parerell will equalizewill equalize
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    Eagle Claw Starfire X trolling combo’s. Any good ( enough )?

    A levelwind lays line across the spool in “layers”. The ratio between the drive and levelwind gear determines the number of wraps/distance per “bar”….full trip, over and back of the levelwind pawl. Once you know the number of wraps per bar it’s pretty easy run a “bar” to length regression...
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    Eagle Claw Starfire X trolling combo’s. Any good ( enough )?

    The 209 are “clunky” and slow, at best. In that class, I’d go with the Penn 320 GTi. A real workhorse. One of Penn’s most under rated reels. Parts are still widely available. You can find them on eBay for less than $50. You’re going to have “digging” issues with #30 braid on a level wind...
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    Splicing two 1” square Bimini tubes

    https://www.outwater.com/F500-PARENT?quantity=1&finish=2311
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    Random

    Sissies.....one of their drivers refuses to pull in the driveway if the dog is outside. Throws packages from inside the truck towards the mailbox at the end of the drive. The regular driver brings bones and throws the ball for the dog a couple of times before he leaves.
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    Bypass oil injection 2000 90ELPTO

    Very, very old news. The problematic OMC VRO system was replaced in 1986 with the current version. Very reliable...been using mine since 1997
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    Check Timing Joe Reeves method question. 200hp Johnson

    The idle is to be set under load (tied to the dock) to 650 rpm. Idles @ 1200 rpm on a hose
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    Trolling Walleye. Any insight?

    Isn’t that always the case…lol
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    How much deflection is normal in Fiberglass Deck

    Many things have changed in the past 40 years….lol Still have my 8th edition Mark’s handbook in my library, but has long since superseded by subsequent editions. Currently on its 12th edition. As a general reference, the Machinery Handbook is a far more practical publication for...
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    Trolling Walleye. Any insight?

    Why a full weekend to fish 2 hours away? It's exactly 100 miles (2 hours) to my favorite fishing hole from home. Leave the house at 4 am. Have the boat in the water by 6:15. Lines in the water by 7 am. Fish until 2 pm and still be home in time for dinner at 5 pm.
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    any roofers here?

    Had CertainTeed Landmark put on the house 5 years ago. Builder grade shingles with 30 year warranty. Roofer originally quoted 50 year shingles. Had a good laugh about a 60+ yro putting 50 year singles on his house We’re in the woods. Have never had an algae issue, per se. Wouldn’t see it if we...
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