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    Smart Tabs for 236 SSi

    Installed these on a friend's Chaparral 236 SSi over the weekend. Took about an hour and a half. This is the first set of Smart Tabs for me, but I have done three other sets of trim tabs. I am not squeamish about drilling transoms. If you are, it will just take you the extra time that you...
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    Smart Tabs Installed on Chap 236SSi

    Did this today on a friend's Chaparral 236 SSi. Took about an hour and a half. This is the first set of Smart Tabs for me, but I have done three other sets of trim tabs. I am not squeamish about drilling transoms. If you are, it will just take you the extra time that you will stare at it :D...
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    Aussie import duties

    I am trying to figure out if there are any import duties and/or taxes on engine parts shipped to Oz. I understand we have a free trade agreement, and from what I can tell by reading the agreement :rolleyes: there should be no duties. However, our dealers' down there are claiming 35% for...
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    Hailing iboats - phone issues - Update

    I have been trying to reach you guys on both 800/869-1686 and 800/914-1123 for about an hour. Both lines ring once, then go dead, then go to a busy signal.<br /><br />Not complaining although I have a $25 gift certificate (thanks) that I want to spend before trivia tonight :p :p...
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    Why I love Los Angeles

    Ya know L.A. and California get a ration of crapola here and elsewhere. I have from time to time posted little bits 'o defensive information, but this otta just about settle it. I took this picture today a block from my house, a little bit better frame. It was low 60's, brrrrr and, well you...
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    Anybody else listening to W?

    The more I hear this guy the more I like him. Comments?
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    Berry eatin' tree climbers!

    We get a visit from three or four of these every morning. This is about ten yards from the back fence. Ever seen healthier lookin' coyotes? <br /><br /> <br /><br />They love these little red berries (I don't know what they are). Mrs. QC wanted to tie the branches down to let them get at...
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    3000

    In the immortal words of Austin Powers, "Fook Mi, that was fast!" . . .
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    Bono speaks to George Bush

    Generally speaking, I don't like famous activists. Actually, I don't really like any activists, but it is probably fair to say that I despise famous ones. I often dismiss them solely because they are famous. I rationalize that there is literally nothing about their fame that gains them respect...
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    First Hemispherical iboats get together!!!

    Sorry you can't go because it was yesterday :p :p :D <br /><br />This was how Dunaruna and I spent Super Bowl Sunday (do you want to know the final score?). <br /><br />Dunaruna's wife was nice enough to chaperon the two of us aboard a little rental boat. Polycraft I...
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    Hydrogen? Dream or reality?

    CJY posted the following on another thread. I was already tempted to start a separate thread and his question motivated me to do so. I don't profess to know a whole lot specifically about H other than what I note below, please feel free to poke holes . . . like you guys and gals wouldn't ;)...
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    How can anybody hate this man?

    I am outta here for 10 days (biz), so I won't see if this thread lives or dies until I get online again. I have a few issues with his speech, but they are minor considering the context. <br /><br />My question is: How, if you take this speech literally (important word), can you hate this...
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    Hailing Dunaruna

    Aldo,<br /><br />I'm probably in Mel. late next week and weekend (2 - 6) then Perth. Could go to Perth first, nothing firm yet.<br /><br />Kevin
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    Chrysler I/O

    What's the story/history with these things? This one is supposedly hanging on a 1981 boat. I have seen one of these somewhere, but can't recall. What's the story? Just curious, nobody needs to worry, I am not gonna buy it . . .<br /><br />
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    iboats West Havasu get together April 1st

    All, there are plans coming together for an iboats get together on April Fools Day (how appropriate :D ). Details are still being ironed out, but the simple version is that we are going to meet somewhere on Lake Havasu at 10:00 AM April 1st.<br /><br />There is camping on the water (boat...
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    Woman on boy vs. Man on girl

    Woman on boy vs. Man on girl Over on the O'Reilly thread we have been discussing appropriate penalties for basically Sexual abuse and/or Statutory Rape. Is there a moral difference, and should the penalty be different, for a scenario involving a 30 year old woman who has sex with a 13 year old...
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    Happy 300th Ben!!!

    Today is Benjamin Franklin's 300th birthday. Great man and great American!!!<br /> Benjamin Franklin
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    Captain-less Boat Plows Into Catalina (update)

    Weird story from yesterday . . .<br /><br /> 50 footer travels 26 miles and hits Catalina Island <br /><br /> 6 hours in the Water
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    Search definitely works now, Thanks Iboats!!

    Like night and day. Awesome!!
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    You can't get there from here (Update and photo)

    The following is on the Highway info site for California:<br /><br />US 395 IS CLOSED FROM 13 MI NORTH OF BISHOP (INYO CO) TO BRIDGEPORT (MONO CO) - DUE TO AN AVALANCHE - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE <br /><br />We leave for a mini-week at Mammoth at O-dark thirty in the...
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