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  1. Kiwi Phil

    Bunks....explanation on how they work

    I am familiar with the trailer for your MacGregor 26' Trailer Sailer. The bunks go sideways, and you float the boat off and on the trailer. The winch rope is probably only 6' long, so there is no way you can winch the boat the length of the trailer. I am now doing my homework on 24' Express...
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    JB: boat arrived today.

    JB. The boat arrived today Thought I would show you some photos. Hope others find it interesting too. Dosn't look anything like it did when you last saw it. We slide them off the trailer. Bit of a very tricky task actually. Havn't rolled one over "yet"!!!! There she goes, safe and sound...
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    Specs for Trailers: total weight over 2 tons

    I am in the process of doing my homework on US Boat Trailers for 24' Sea Ray/Chris Craft/Bayliner etc. Do you have a class, for weights over 2tons (Boat and Trailer combined), and what is the breaking system. Here I have been told I need an electric over hydrolic system, which I understand to...
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    Your opinion on these 2 boats please

    If you were considering purchasing a boat and the following 2 met your requirements, then which would you choose, and for what reasons 1999 24' Chris-Craft 240 Express Cruiser Volvo Penta 5.7L GSi/DPV, HP: 280hp. Hrs not know at this point. 1998 24' Sea Ray 240 Sundancer Mercruiser 5.7...
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    what is the weight of these boats please.

    I need the total weight of each of the following boats please: 1999 24' Chris-Craft 240 Express Cruiser 1998 24' Sea Ray 240 Sundancer The reason: My trailer engineer wants to calcluate the design and braking requirements for a trailer. Pretty basic I know, but he says...give me the total...
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    who was Thomas Jefferson referring to?

    I have just finished a book my dearly beloved gave me last Xmas. I read when I take the family and dog to the beach, and when I am waiting for Haydens basketball practice to finish. It is by one of my favourite authors, Stephen E Ambrose (American), and the subject I would guess is something...
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    What makes the Austrlian Economy Strong

    EDIT: Sorry Phil. Very touchy political topic here. Cheers Phillip
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    Fishing Tackle from New Zealand

    A brother is a fishing lure manufacturer in New Zealand. His product is made of brass, either hexagonal rod (many different sizes, cut on a severe angle), or plate (pressed by a 40 ton press with a massive array of dies.) The lures are silver , or black nickle, or...(I can't rememebr other...
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    1st country to be carbon neutral

    Cheers Phillip
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    Is Nasa really on Mars

    Cheers Phillip
  11. Kiwi Phil

    Got teenagers....this is what we do with ours.

    We have a teenage....14yrs....he is a good kid all-round.....but just in case he considers changing, we have this on the fridge door.......and make it quite clear to him this is our opinion. Worked real well so far. Cheers phillip
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    Tyler Tx....JB

    JB, are you West of Dallas? There is a boat for sale in Tyler Tx, which on my calcluations is about 80-100m west of Dallas. If you were 60m from Southlake, on W side of Dallas, then you'd be real close to Tyler. The boat I have seen is overpriced and may have a 2 stroke motor (not my 1st...
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    Kilmarnock, VA

    Does anyone live in or close to Kilmarnock, VA? There is a boat advertised for sale there, and I may need someone to make a phone call to see if it is still available. Cheers Phillip
  14. Kiwi Phil

    Turin....thoughts on growing Basil

    Turin. I can't find good cultural notes on Basil. It accounts for 50% of my sales for 9 months of the year. I have always grown it outside, under plastic covered cloche frames. Our winter temperatures drop to around 8c at night, and around 20c during the day. Our winter days are clear blue sky...
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    Turin...look what I built....plus advice needed

    Look what i have built Turin. I saw those photos you put up of your crop of Capsicums: how tall they were, how close together, and how much fruit were on them. So I got to thinking, why can't I copy you. I already grow on a 2 storey/level system, so this time I have tried something...
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    Water Treatment....thanks Tom, Rollmops and all others.

    History: 1 yr or more back I asked for help with treating water, so I could get my horticulture business away from town-water. We had a 9 yr drought and costs of buying water were running away on me. Tommays, Rollmops and others were a great help. Update: From all the suggestions and help I got...
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    My Heavenly MacGregor Twins (Photos)

    Hope you blokes enjoy a change of topic.....anyway its about boats, so hope you find it interesting. We arose real early this morning. The refurbishment of both boats was all but complete, so it was time to put everything back together and get them out to the buyers. We could just make out...
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    treedance....health systems

    treedancer. This is how I understand our system to work....it is pretty accurate in General Terms. We have both public and private hospitals. The Govt does have a set-fee type schedule. Public Hospitals are free (100%). You are treated on the basis that the most urgent go 1st. Anita (wife)...
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    Oceansoul 63.....New Zealand

    If you are serious above moving then there is one simple rule. No1. Get the correct information, I repeat, get the correct information. Look up the NZ immigaration site and study the conditions and type of entries. Listen to others experiences and advice by all means, but get the correct...
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    Guitar Chords: Roy Orbison "Go Go Go (Down the line)

    My 14yr old still learning the guitar, and likes 3 of the Big "O's" songs. He can't find the chords for "Go Go Go (Down the line)" on the internet, or anywhere. Anybody got them? He does have the lyrics. (His other favourites are "Claudette" and "oh Pretty Woman" which he is learning off by...
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