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  1. avenger79

    my new "investment"

    well the girl smacked up a car so we wanted an extra vehicle. been thinking about a camper/boat hauler of larger proportions lately. finally found the deal I was looking for. 200 F350 DRW 2WD V10 auto. would have looked into a diesel but I don't know enough about them and this should easily haul...
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    new puppy

    seen the other post about dogs and thought I'd share here. the missus has always wanted one of these so this weekend she went and got our new little bundle of joy. english bulldog. she is very happy to have landed in a house with a huge yard and a boxer for a big sister. our little poodle...
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    remove thermostat for winter?

    is it normal to remove a thermostat for winterizing a boat? thinking about looking at a used 1995 245 sundowner. owner says he removes the therm for winter and replaces it in spring every year. does that seem right? has an OMC drive that was just rebuilt. wanting $9500. looks like a very...
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    bet there's a few here who can see the humor

    Since more and more Seniors are texting and tweeting. there appears to be a need for a STC (Senior Texting Code). If you qualify for Senior Discounts these are the codes for you. ATD: At The Doctor's BFF: Best Friend Farted BTW: Bring The Wheelchair BYOT: Bring Your Own Teeth CBM: Covered By...
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    with all the gun talk

    I wanted to show my new christmas present to myself. yippee it's a Kimber TLE stainless. haven't gotten to the range yet, hopefully this weekend. usually I shoot in the backyard but too cold to enjoy that right now.
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    can we call him (Gary) Speedy now?

    If Gary gets his new job. slinging mail down the highway. even though he won't be going door to door can we officially call him speedy delivery, speedy delivery. after the mailman on Capt Kangaroo? :D
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    what "kilt" is best?

    LOL it had to be done. we've talked knitting and salad so who's wearing skirts around here. :eek: it's the last day of the week for me what do you want. time for fun.
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    to laddies point

    Laddies made a great point in the other thread. he is a mech and willing to help people on the site with mechanical issues. other people post answers not knowing what they are talking about. how about giving folks recognized as mechanics or at least very experienced with a particular engine...
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    another possibility

    went and looked at the Bayliner last weekend, eh nothing special. wasn't bad but didn't scream take me either. found this little gal on CL today though. 1994 Sylvan 18 footer with a 4.3. he wants 4 grand. not bad I don't think, if i can wiggle a couple hundred out of the deal I'd be ecstatic I...
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    good day boating :)

    i finally remember why i got into this stuff. LOL tinkered with the little monster this morning and managed to get her on the water for almost 3 hours today. great day, best weather i've had since getting the boat. i'll have to put a pic here on mon.
  11. avenger79

    what's she worth (boat)

    Alright fellas, I'm going to put your knowledge to use. wish I knew about this place before I bought the other boat. anyways I'm thinking about picking up a different boat. I now have a better idea of what I want a boat to do and what not. boat I'm thinking of is a 1990 Bayliner Capris. 3.0...
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    property line quest -- what would you do

    so here's the set up: bought my place 3 1/2 years ago. realtor said prop line was the poles on the corners. ok. guy who owns the land around me rents it out to a farmer. right down the line between the properties is a trail that they use to get the tractors in the fields. when we first moved...
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    the set up after tuning post

    Hey guys. last year or there abouts someone had asked about a merc running odd after having some work done. essentially it was running lean and not "right" someone had posted a link to a post about setting the motor up after tuning it. was a couple pages long and very informative. wish I would...
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    fuel tank and then some

    ok you guys have an infectious quality to you. that and the fact i can't ever seem to just give up on things. i have the Avenger 16 ft with merc 65 hp motor in the pic. she's never run the way i want so i had thought of getting something different but, that would be giving up. if i'm going to...
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    need a laugh to brighten your day?

    these are Bill Dance bloopers. They are hilarious. http://www.wimp.com/classicbloopers/
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    do boaters help boaters?

    ok here's my question for all of you "old salts" from some of my posts many of you know i run a lot in atv and motorcycle circles. they are my first love. when i go wheeling i usually leave my ramps and tools in the bed of my truck. if someone needs to use them they do. if someone needs help...
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    vanguard volant for beginner

    I was wondering if anyone had an opinion of a Vanguard Volant for a beginner sail boat. When I say beginner I mean I've read a few books on sailing but never sailed. How likely are they to capsize? how easy to right? how difficult to single hand? I have done a ton of kayaking and a small amount...
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    Mercury 4 Strokes Good Or Bad?

    I have a chance to get an '06 mercury 60 hp 4 stroke. Just wondering if they are reliable engines. It has 5 hours of use on it. Was taken off of a new boat to install a larger power plant apparently. They are asking $4500 for it. I was thinking of going 4 grand. Sound like a good deal or...
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    merc 65HP dies under load

    Figured the best place to get help with this was right here. Just had the carbs and fuel pumps rebuilt on a '68 merc 65HP. Since getting it back, it runs great ----- in neutral. When I put it in gear it would die right away. I found a hose not connected to dist, looked like a vent. Hooked that...
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    my first year of boating report

    well this year I decided to try boating. I've wanted to do it for years just never took the plunge. I'm a little hardheaded, I can do it all on my own. Another way of saying I bought a lemon to start with. I took it out a few times, never ran right but it ran well enough to have a great time...
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