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    need some info from the oracle

    I was wondering which drives I have the boat is in the water and I was going to replace the annodes when I pull it out for another repair. 2000 model 5.7 duo prop ist it the dps? (volvo) 1) SN 4012015675 Spec #3869059 2) SN 4012015671 Spec #3869059 here is a photo from the last haul out if it...
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    got lucky

    The marina where I keep my boat raised my moorage rates by over 20% so I went to move the boat to another marina which is actually closer to home yesterday and bang! I didn't see anything in front of me and just after the loud bang two halves of the 8" diameter log popped up behind me. I tilted...
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    I was calmly watching the news and then I started to panic!

    As I was watching the news tonight the weather reporter started showing pictures of the Thea Foss waterway describing the frozen salt water. All of a sudden it occured to me that my boat is on the Foss. As I squealed into the parking lot of the marina and slid down the icy ramp to the dock I...
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    Seafair

    Just curious if any other iboaters are doing seafair this year?
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    Does this make me part owner of a sail boat?

    On the way home from Seattle Sunday morning, after we attended the opening day festivities there was a call from the coast guard for any vessel in the area of Point Defiance to check a report of a vessel adrift in the ferry lane. Knowing that I was only about 10 minutes away and it was directly...
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    What boating is all about!!!

    Boating finally gave me proof that my kids do something other than argue with one another.:D these are the moments that make it worth all the time and money we spend on our boats.
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    Can I Tow A Trophy With A Mazda?

    I saw this on I-5 yesterday doing 60+ and it reminded me of all the can I tow a 20ft boat with my geo metro posts. one good bump and he is no longer steering :eek:
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    All I could say was oh s**t!!

    I was cruising along yesterday going to get fuel whe I came over the top af a set of rollers and there were a whole bunch of partially submerged logs. I immediatly pulled the throttles to neutral and hoped for the best here are the pics of the damage I'll try to stp crying long enough to post...
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    finish this craigs list ad.....

    Must sell prized 1985 force 35hp outboard to pay for cancer treatment. just like brand new except for......
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    not reaching full operating temp?

    I have twin vp 5.7gsi duo-prop drives my starboard eng runs at 170-175 f, my port eng only runs at 150-155 f and burns significantly more fuel by about 17% there are no knock noises or power issues what could be causing this?
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    Trip of a lifetime.

    I have been around boats my entire life (dad was a commercial fisherman) I've done too many bar crossings to count (Columbia river) boated in all conditions but I have never done the inside passage trip. Is there anyone on this forum that has done the trip from the central sound through the...
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    Who says you can't boat all year?

    I don't get stir crazy to go boating it the winter i just go boating here are some pics. The ride to the boat. little bit of snow on the boat. Finally made it on the boat. Skipper jr. saying shovel snow dad so we can go for a ride!:D
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    fresh water pump

    I have a jabsco parmax3 pump (3.6gpm @ 40psi) on my monterey 322cr fresh water system. the pump went out (hole in diaphragm) since i will be replacing it and i'm not happy with the fact that when more than 1 outlet is on at a time there is no pressure would it cause any problems to use the...
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    Drill it already!!!

    Just a rant but with quite a few posts the last couple of days ie: using 1 thru-hull for two bildge pumps, not wanting to drill aluminium transom for transducer, etc. etc. etc. Why is everyone afaraid to drill a hole through thier boat just follow the manufacturer instructions for your...
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