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  1. avenger79

    figuring out boat value

    So when you guys go to purchase a new boat, what tools do you use to figure out the value of it? Many owners around here seem to not like my method of using NADA. Everyone wants to bring out KBB. KBB is written by dealers in order to show inflated prices for items so they can offer you a...
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    tendonitis in shoulder

    anyone had tendonitis in their shoulder? how long did it take to heal up? did you have surgery? pretty sure that's what I have, too stubborn to go to doc to find out for sure. I have had it once before but this time seems a bit worse. going four wheeling didn't help it LOL so far it's been a...
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    Chickens?

    Re: Chickens? yep we have 14 layers. this is our second time doing chicks. had them before we went to FL and upon moving back here, t hat was her first request....more birds. first thing I learned was you build the coop to keep everything out not the chickens in. up here we have to put heat...
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    Anyone gone on a Texas hog hunt?

    Re: Anyone gone on a Texas hog hunt? the avatar is a shot from the net. this is her in person. Casey the English Bully. Also have a Boxer an of all things a toy poodle now days. Pits can be awesome. I was asked by the county dog catcher to bring my female into court show how sweet some...
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    the winner of the shotgun "poll" is.......

    Many thanks to all for your opinions on different autos. The final choice wound up being a Beretta Outlander A300 in camo. Young gun you called It well, hadn't even known about that one. adjustable drop and pull on it, nice finish, gas operated, 3 chokes etc. can't wait to run a few boxes...
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    frost heaves on the road

    Any body else having to deal with massive frost heaves along their route to work or play? some of our roads are like driving on washboard gravel roads with large washboards. LOL couple of the ones on the highway will jar your fillings if you hit them at speed.
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    opinions on semi auto shotguns?

    I was looking for opinions on semi-auto shotguns. Looking for a good hunting gun with excellent reliability, great finish, long lasting finish, fair pricing. Used to have a Browning auto and loved it. Sold it because it was too pretty to take hunting. Looking for synthetic stock and camo...
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    Can't a man have lunch in peace !

    Re: Can't a man have lunch in peace ! what you got?
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    DIY Canadian fishing trip questions

    so here is the scenario. I would like to take a Canadian fishing trip. would prefer not to employ a guide for several reasons. Not the least of which is cost. Would like to take my own boat or canoe. would like it to be a drive in trip. I live in southern WI. Would like to fish for Musky...
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    new plinker......he he he

    Tomorrow I pick up my new plinker. A Springfield XDs in .45. can't wait to see how it shoots, very compact in size but with the extra recoil spring it is supposed to be very tame to shoot.
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    Jebus, I should have been a mobile marine mechanic. $50 to show up, $85 an hour??

    Re: Jebus, I should have been a mobile marine mechanic. $50 to show up, $85 an hour?? beautiful boat....that looks a lot like the boat I had I can understand why you rushed in...
  12. avenger79

    Help identify this float chair?

    Re: Help identify this float chair? i meant this cap, not the whole cooler. LOL
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    I may have found a new drink.

    So having never been a big rum drinker. I was at the local shop of flavors this weekend. There was a 750 of Capt Morgan black spiced rum. I am normally a whiskey drinker but thought what the heck. gotta try new things now and then. I was very surprised with it. Very enjoyable and smooth to...
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    New Hauler

    Well was getting a bit nervous hauling my camper around the country with a 13 year old truck. She was starting to enjoy being worked on a little too much. Plus the fact that she was a 2WD which worked great in FL not so great here. pickeed up a replacement last night. Chev 3500 4X4. 6.0 eng...
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    my boat stinks!!! no really smells

    Ok so I did it again, bought a boat in winter without a sea trial. It is a sailboat this time though. What could go wrong? LOL sails look good, hull looks nice etc. this week we started getting some warmer weather. I get home from work last night and MAN, I thought the neighbor must have...
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    plans for engine stand

    anyone have a simple set of plans for an engine stand. I have a very small 4 HP that needs a little attention. Would be helpful to rest it on something. If you have an easy set of plans or idea I'd appreciate it. thx
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    New to me oday 19 ft

    I will be picking up my new (to me) Sail boat this weekend. An O'day 19 with a shoal draft keel. Can't wait for the ice to go away this spring.
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    New motorcycle or upgrade the one I've got? Worth it?

    Re: New motorcycle or upgrade the one I've got? Worth it? Nick, the gsxr is not exactly a "street" bike it is a super sport bike. although I have done a lot of cross country touring on sportbikes myself, they aren't comfortable for everyone. the bike I was talking about was something like...
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    New Toy!!!

    Re: New Toy!!! very nice. funny I got my jeep for gas mileage. LOL it's better then my truck anyways.
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    Rant Mode On! I want to hurt someone.

    Re: Rant Mode On! I want to hurt someone. yep, if you know pits you will know this is not one but I have had at least a dozen people come up and ask how I like my current "pit bull" this is her. Lucy the boxer.
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