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    Hall of Fame

    Got a good Idea here.......at the end of each month, we should have a vote as to elect a member of the iboats forum, that will be given the title of iboats forum member of the month, and create a "Wall Of Fame" to honor the members whether it be humor, advice, lack of proper spelling,.....you...
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    Sponsor of major events.....

    I have a question for all to ponder.....<br />Why is it that Many fishing tourneys, hunting events, such as the "Opener of Pheasant season", all have a Major BEER manufacturer as the sponsor????? Aren't these the type of events we are trying to get the "next generation" involved in??? Aren't we...
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    Geese

    Any big Goose hunters out there...??????
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    AVERAGE % PROP SLIPPAGE

    Does anyone have some good knowledge of what would be considered "Average" prop slip for aluminum boats with rivets..????<br />Just looking for a general Idea here.<br />I was thinking 16-18%.........Comments?????<br />Thanks... :)
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    high-pitched squeal, 50hp 4-stroke

    Got a 2000 Merc 50hp 4-stroke that on occasion starts to squeal when at idle, then slowly goes away. It sounds like it might be in the mid-section, and was wondering if there is a bearing simular to 2 strokes below the water pump that might be doing this.<br />Any suggestions???<br />I know...
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    Upgrade charging system

    I have a 6amp stator on my 97' 115, and would like to know if any of you can tell me if CDI, or someone has an up-grade for a higher out-put stator.<br /> We haven't been an OMC dealer for a few years now, and I no longer have current info as to whats available as far as this goes....<br /> Any...
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    Removable paint.....

    Would anyone happen to know if there is a paint available that would be temporary for the purpose of camoflaging my boat without the obvious disadvantages.....<br />Thanks,<br />Kenny :)
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    Homemade set-back installation-pics

    Finall got pics figured out, I hope....<br /> These are 5" aluminum channel, 3/8" thick. <br /> <br />
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    Pictures

    Can someone please explain to me how to get pictures from my computor onto my post??????????<br /> Thanks.......walleyehed
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    CalicoKid, here's the pics.......

    <br />I hope these turn out........Walleyehed
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    putting pics on my posts.........

    Can anyone explain to an idiot like me how to put my pictures on the forum. I have a digital and have a picture file, but how do I attach them to my post????????<br />Thanks!! :)
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    Johnson 150, and 2-Stroke oil

    OK, I'll see if I can keep this as short as possible, and still get accross.<br /> I ran into a guy from Texas tonite as I loaded up after doing some testing on props/setback/mounting height. As some of you may know what I'm doing by other posts.<br /> I talked with this gent for about an hour...
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    Looking for Catfish1...are you out there?

    Hey catfish, are ya handy.....close by, that is... :)
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    Dhadley, transom extension

    Dhadley, I'm attempting to build a fixed setback on my Starcraft.<br /> It's 6061 aluminum channel 3/8"X 5"...the sides are 3.25", which will be the mounting surfaces.<br /> The question I'm asking myself, and you, is, Is this enough of a footprint on the transom to be stable??? And, should I...
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    Mercruiser 120, 1969 model

    Can anyone tell me what the max WOT should be for a 120 mercruiser, 69' vintage with the inline 4 cyl, GM.??? :)
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    Dhadley, I need advice....

    I broke my stingray off a few days ago, and before I put a new one on I took the opertunity to test 11 different props today.<br /> I have an 18gal built-in tank and a 6 under the back. I filled only the 6 and ran each prop from A-B, and B-A, varying trim as needed. After each prop test, I...
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    Stingray torn off

    JB, dhadley, I hit the lake this eve., and after loading the livewell with whitebass & wipers, I took off and noticed it took a little more time to get on plane and the boat wanted to porpose like crazy. I had to keep it trimmed pretty level to keep things in order.<br /> When I got to the ramp...
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    Texoma Stripers

    Anyone have any advice as to Striper fishing Texoma without a guide??? Planing a trip in late Oct., or early November.<br /> I prefer trolling or casting, as I am not set-up to handle live shad..<br /> Any Ideas??????<br />T.I.A :)
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    Garmin fishing products

    Just wanted to say THANKS to the crew at GARMIN for taking care of a speed sensor problem for me and at NO CHARGE. They sent a new sensor (updated version) to replace what I totally expected to pay for!!!<br /> The best part is I talked with them on a weds., and Thurs. am., I had a ups overnite...
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    Under-priced props!!!!!

    Just venting some frustration here but iboats is selling a large selection of Ballistic props at a Price 40% lower than they normally sell for....Yea, I know, they're the "old" attwood Ballistics but I lost 2 sales over this because it's 50-70 bucks cheaper than we buy them for at so-called...
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