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    Mercury 115 (1985 tower of power) Oil leak around prop

    After searching the archives, and looking through my service manual, it appears that I may have some leaky prop shaft seals, but I wanted to query the collective knowledge of the iBoats forum before I start digging into anything. Motor is a 1985, 115HP, 6-cyl (model # 1115625) After sitting...
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    All available boats!

    Full article http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2006/7/5/167184.html
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    Interesting hull design

    The M80 Stiletto project is funded by the Office of Force Transformation through Naval Surface Warfare Center,Carderock Division, to design and fabricate an 80 foot Stiletto demonstration hull reflecting the proprietary M-hull design <br /> Link to site
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    Part Fabrication

    I would rather have attached this to the prior postings, but since the search function isn't working, I have to start a new one.<br /><br />Came across this vendor, Big Blue Saw , who will take the image you send, and convert that into a part. But unlike other similar companies, this one will...
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    A boat, sure, but...

    Wasn't sure if I should post this as a "Boating Topic" or a "Fishing" one...<br /><br /> <br /><br /> It is a remote-controlled boat, with GPS, radar and all. You hook your fishing line on Kamome and then direct it to the spot where the fish are swimming (using the color radar display). Find...
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    On-line knot tying videos

    Some of your basics, but the videos make them easier to tie...<br /><br />This is a site about knots: how to tie them, how to appreciate their beauty. Even the seriously knot-challenged among us can learn to tie many useful and popular knots by following along with the short, step-by-step...
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    Solar-powered Pontoon

    "The Loon is 20 feet long and is topped by a custom 738 watt solar panel. Since most recreational boating is done when the weather is nice, solar power is particularly well adapted to the task."<br /><br /> Here's the full article.<br /><br />
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    Satellite TV

    KVH Industries, Inc. has announced the M3 as the world’s smallest marine satellite TV system, perfect for boats as small as 25 feet.<br /><br /> KVH Industries
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    A couple more unusual boats

    I guess the headline says it all...<br /> This guy has created a wooden Ferrari. <br /><br /> <br /><br />
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    Check out these "boats"

    Here's their web-site <br /><br />And a few pics...<br /><br /> <br /><br />
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    Anyone else notice the "G-Man's" part of this group?

    You know, the "Ship Shape TV" guy?<br /><br />John Greviskis <br />Cadet <br />Member # 53487
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    With gas prices on the rise...

    Mfg's Site <br /><br />Quiet, clean, custom electric power makes boating easy - Featuring MinnKota® Edrive™ prime power. <br /> <br />Captain's console with steering and integrated throttle / battery meter means the boat is easy and simple to drive - just turn the key and go. <br />...
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    Another type of Sealeg!

    You folks down-under have all the cool toys! <br /><br />Sealegs are motorised, retractable and steerable boat wheels which are fitted to a customised 5.6m Rigid Inflatable boat.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Company web page
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    A different kind of boat

    Or... Walking on water<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Here's the full story
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    Tower of Power and Idle Stabilizer

    And this is probably a question for phatmanmike, Ed Mc., Clams Canino, or anyone else with experience...<br /><br />But, I followed phatmanmike's recommendation, and read through most every post over at the bigweek.mercury-inlines newsgroup at news.kraits.org<br /><br />Within the last week...
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