Recent content by Gbakman53

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    I have been working on a new project, Fishing Cart!

    I have been trying to get into fishing for a while! I purchased a boat that needed alot of TLC and I am hoping to get it wet soon! But my step son took me surf fishing last Saturday morning! Had fun fishing and No fishing story to tell! But hopefully tomorrow will change that too
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Hey you are very fortunate to have such a beautiful place to enjoy the outdoor! Enjoy your time there and remember that we are so very grateful to be able to live our lives in such a wonderful Country, I have lived in many places in my lifetime and I have seen many parts of the World but our...
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    Boats from work.

    I have to say that the boats that are being discussed are way too expensive for this old country guys. I am proud of my 1979 Fishmaster 160 StarCraft Aluminum boat that I have almost finished rehabbing! Yes , it is not anything special but it is all I need for fishing in the rivers and...
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    Very Interesting Weather Pattern in these Clouds

    Several days ago I was able to take these pictures from my front porch. Very cool looking but very scary looking also. If you tap the picture it will show, I don’t know why it doesn’t fully load?
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    Been a while since I was on the internet and I have some catching up to do!

    Been a while since I was on the internet and I have some catching up to do!
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    Had to call 911 the first time in my Life

    They did a brain mri and EEG , I saw my primary doctor today and he is going to have me seen by a neurologist at ECU
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    Had to call 911 the first time in my Life

    On August 1st my wife and I had just returned home from a birthday celebration for my Son in Law and grandson. 1st and 4th respectively! I was feeling pretty good and normal. About 9:30 I started feeling pretty tired and without any other symptoms. I started feeling terrible and I said to...
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    New product for boat repair

    I came across this product today and thought I might share it with others who might have a similar need for a waterproofing solution. Hopefully it will help someone. I plan to try it after the summer season passes. I plan to remove everything from the inside of the boat and do my entire...
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    Believe it’s ready for the water

    I appreciate your thoughtful response. I had a great career in the Marines and saw many places in the world. I had the opportunity to serve as a Detachment Commander in charge of the Marines at the US Embassy in Belgrade, Yugoslavia from 1985 to 1987, prior to the war in 1989. When people in...
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    Believe it’s ready for the water

    I truly appreciate ALL the support and encouragement and especially the well wishes for my health. I can tell you with ALL sincerity that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ had my heart in his hands and he decided that it was not my time. I believe that he has a plan for me that he will let me...
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    Best Deep Cell Marine Batteries

    I have to purchase 2 new Marine Deep Cell batteries. My question is what battery has everyone been buying that they have found to be the most reliable and longest lasting battery. Does anyone have a specific way that they provide maintenance to their batteries and any specific way that you...
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    Believe it’s ready for the water

    It’s been a long time coming but I think it’s ready for the next round! The water! I purchased it and started rehabbing in 2022. After delays with prostate cancer and then with 2 stents in my heart and having to deal with that cardiac rehabilitation stuff, I think I have finally got it done...
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    1973 14' floor restoration

    I have been rehabbing a 1979 StarCraft Marine Fishmaster 160 for a few years but cancer and heart stents side lined me for a good while. It’s my first boat and I am 72 years young! I purchased the boat and it had been gutted and primer painted. So I am going at it again and I totally forgot...
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    Water Pressure gauge installation, need a little help!

    Well, I got the gauge and the hardware. After looking at the motor again! I saw the outlet that the pee hose is connected to and they provided a brass tee fitting and two barbed fittings so I just replaced the barbed fittings that the pee hose was connected to with the tee fitting and the 2...
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    Should I change prop pitch/ go to stainless.

    After reading several articles about prop size and pitch. Even though the original prop that was on the motor when I purchased it, as well as the “so called garbage “. The Stingray Senior Classic Series 2 hydrofoil which I was told by the previous owner to be factory installed, was actually...
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