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rolmops replied to the thread Artificial Intelligence.

Ever since I have found out that some comments of mine, not having to do with boats, are repeated word for word by AI. I have started...

Yesterday at 1:20 PM
rolmops replied to the thread 1998 Mercruiser 4.3 Tick/Knock.

You should get a mechanics stethoscope. It will help very much in localizing the place where the noise comes from. You can get them for...

Sunday at 5:05 PM
rolmops replied to the thread Speedometer Not Working.

You should realize that the thing you use will give you your speed relative to the water you are in and this very often is very...

Saturday at 9:08 AM
rolmops replied to the thread Eagle Claw Starfire X trolling combo’s. Any good ( enough )?.

That very much depends on how much line is loaded on your reel, but at the same time it proves that while fishing, too much precision is...

Saturday at 5:28 AM
rolmops replied to the thread Eagle Claw Starfire X trolling combo’s. Any good ( enough )?.

The most important thing for fishing off a boat, where far casting is less important, is to keep the rods short so within the limited...

Saturday at 5:22 AM
rolmops replied to the thread Anyone want to live at sea full time?.

That sounds a a moving prison with a view of endless water and a superpower home owners association. Thank you , but no thank you.

Jun 4, 2026
rolmops replied to the thread any roofers here?.

Up in western NY lots of people have abandoned asphalt shingles. Metal roofing is the thing. The roof lasts for 50 years as opposed to...

Jun 1, 2026
rolmops replied to the thread 1989 Cobra on 4.3 liter engine makes a funny noise.

Come to think of it, I did replace the exhaust shutters. Although I don't think that I dropped anything down there but there is a fair...

May 31, 2026
rolmops replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..

The 1957 35 horse engines were changed to needle bearings, the smaller engines took longer to see that change. The smaller the engine hp...

May 29, 2026
rolmops replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..

That is not a 1956. It looks like a 1957. That type of red cowling with the white stripe was used in 1957 . The red, if you want to...

May 29, 2026
rolmops replied to the thread Outdrive up or down?.

Towing should be done with the drive up so the skeg will not hit the road at bumps and such. If the skeg bottom is at least 9 or 10...

May 29, 2026
rolmops replied to the thread 1989 Cobra on 4.3 liter engine makes a funny noise.

I didn't consider that. thanks for the heads up

May 29, 2026
rolmops replied to the thread 1989 Cobra on 4.3 liter engine makes a funny noise.

I used the stethoscope to pinpoint where the noise is from and it is neither in the engine , nor in the lower unit or gear housing. So...

May 28, 2026
rolmops posted the thread 1989 Cobra on 4.3 liter engine makes a funny noise in OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives.

While testing my engine I heard a funny noise coming like something rattling from in or around the outer unit. It sounds like a loose...

May 27, 2026
rolmops replied to the thread best way to carry gas to the dock.

I would just go with a few 5 gallon tanks and a jiggle hose. It may not be as practical, but it is a lot safer.There are just way too...

May 27, 2026

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