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  1. lakelover

    Flagging on craigslist

    Here's the thing about craigslist. As far as I know, they never respond to inquiries or provide any explanation about why an ad was flagged. I have an ad running for a new and unused item that I've had up for quite a while, renewing every few days or when I think of it, following the rules and...
  2. lakelover

    How to position guide-ons?

    These came with my trailer and I'm thinking about putting them back on to use. What's the best way to get them correctly positioned? By measuring, or do you load the boat on straight then put them on? How far should the rollers be from the sides of the boat when correctly loaded?
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    Paypal experts needed

    I use Paypal only when I buy/sell on ebay, or on a few websites that only use that as a payment method. Here's the problem: Used to be I could have Paypal use my credit card as the primary funding source. Now, when I buy, they always attempt to charge my credit union account associated with my...
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    Removing pine pitch from car paint

    My wife parks in a parking lot at work that is surrounded by pine trees and there really isn't any place to park that's not under the trees. I noticed some pitch on the car in a few places that had dried and gotten hard. I tried to remove it with vegetable oil, and then turpentine - no luck...
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    How to Stretch a Fishing Boat

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AV5HJaTW1U&feature=youtu.be
  6. lakelover

    Re: Anyone have a link to have a capacity plate made on-line? - updated

    Re: Anyone have a link to have a capacity plate made on-line? - updated I've been mulling this over for a year or so, whether or not to have a capacity plate made. I've made legal inquiries and technically, I'm not required to have one. I have an email from the sheriff's dept. that patrols the...
  7. lakelover

    A little help with forum BB code?

    I want to edit my signature so the Completed Condensed Version reads: "The Permanent Vacation"...instead of showing the link itself. Can I do that?
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    How long should a new battery stay charged without use?

    I have a brand new battery in the boat that I fully charged on my charger & ran the boat a few times, so it charged while it was running. It could sit up to 2-3 weeks between uses, so how long will it stay charged enough for a start? I ask because I'm trying to figure out whether I need to haul...
  9. lakelover

    Rack & pinion steering "rattle"

    My rack & pinion steering is brand new. I'm running a 50 hp 2-stroke Johnson on the boat that vibrates quite a bit at low rpm's as 2-strokes will do. When running slow, is there enough play in the cable, and is it normal for the unit to make a rattling noise under the dash? This is even when I...
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    Anyone on here put up bluebird nest boxes?

    I've done this for many years, but this is the first year we've had a successful bluebird cycle take place. Our main problem was sparrows, but I came across a solution that seems to have worked, and the bluebirds have returned to nest again just a day or two after the baby birds fledged. I...
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    Old JE metal fuel tank - leaks at fitting on top

    I have an old JE metal fuel tank that works fine on the boat. I discovered today that after I disconnected the hose at the tank, gas slowly leaks out the metal tube and drips out. It stops when I open the cap and release the pressure. Before I remove the fitting from the tank, is there an o-ring...
  12. lakelover

    Do pool noodles squeak like pink insulation?

    I've got one spot where I can't easily use the pink insulation under my starboard gunwale because of the cables & wires etc. I want to stuff some pool noodles in, but do they squeak when they rub together? I have an idea to quiet them if they do, but want to know before I get started. My...
  13. lakelover

    Average number of miles you drive per year

    I recently got my car insurance renewal. Since I retired, they give me a discount for driving less than 7500 miles annually. I don't yet know if I'm actually under that figure since I haven't had the discount very long, I just requested it a number of months ago. The thing that got me thinking...
  14. lakelover

    Bottom feeders: trailer spare tire mount for under $1

    Parts available by the pound at Tractor Supply. I've done this with 8 & 12" wheels, but not sure I'd go much bigger with this method. I suppose you could go to 1/2" bolt. Drawback: you do need to carry a couple of wrenches. :facepalm:
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    50hp 2003 Johnson - changing water pump

    I'm changing the water pump on my 2003 50hp. The 5/8" head bolt near the trim tab is stuck pretty good, I don't know if it has ever been removed. I don't see any visible corrosion & I've sprayed it with PB Blaster. I'm afraid to put my persuader on my ratchet handle for fear of breaking it. Any...
  16. lakelover

    What's this called and where can I get them? - picture

    I'm looking for the pin that goes through the drive shaft & drives the gear, this is from a trailer jack. I thought it was called a drive pin, but where do you get them? Hardware store?
  17. lakelover

    Looking for that magic all-around used car - sometimes for towing

    The time has come to start looking for a used vehicle. Just so you know where I'm coming from, I highly prefer 4-door sedans and currently drive an 02 Impala, before that, a 96 Lumina. The Impala has 192,500 miles on it and is starting to get into problems I don't want to deal with. Decent gas...
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    2003-2007 Ford Taurus - opinions wanted

    Anyone owned an 03-07 Taurus? What do/did you think about it, looking for the good & bad. Thanks.
  19. lakelover

    Johnson 50 - Revs over spec - just want your thoughts

    I had my Jet Star out for a test run last fall, 50hp motor & 12-1/4 x 15 prop. I figured the total weight including my son and myself, all gear etc. was about 905 lb. The motor topped out at about 6200 rpm, well over the recommended 4500-5500 rpm. It didn't sound like it was really screaming or...
  20. lakelover

    Weight of empty trailer - 4x8' utility

    OK, here's just a thought, would it work? Small 4x8 utility trailer, I wonder what it weighs. I'm going to guess somewhere between 300-400lb. But I'm a bad guesser. Would it work to get a ballpark figure to stick a bathroom scale under a wheel and multiply the result x3 because it touches the...
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