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  1. Kiwi Phil

    achris60

    Kiwi Phil here.<br />I ask this Q of you as you are an Aussie too.<br />I live on Sunshine Coast (just out of Brisbane).<br />Am a Nurseryman and one of my workers is a mechanic.<br />I have a Mercruiser 1984, 228hp, Serial 6260005,in a 25' Mariner Flybridge Cruiser.<br />My question is: my...
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    SBN

    Thanks for the offer. I am <br />gilbert@microed.com.au<br />Cheers<br />Phillip
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    Nitram

    You won't believe this, but earlier this week I put an order in for 1 ton my fertilizers.<br />I asked for 80Kg (around or under 200lbs) of Nitram, and the supplier tells me he only has 1x40kg bag left, and is not able to get any more due to this bomb making racket.It has been withdrawn from the...
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    Sheet Music

    My 10 yr old has been learning the Trumpet for the last 2 years. He has quit because he has become bored with the part he plays in the band, (2nd trumpet)because he never plays a melody.<br />The obvious answer is, get him some Music. <br />So I ask his teacher, who dosn't do anything.<br />I...
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    Pyrex Fuel Bowls

    1984 Mercruiser 305 228hp Serial No 6260005<br /><br />The above motor has a Pyrex/glass fuel bowl. I have been told they are unsafe and should be replaced with a non glass type, and that they were outlawed in the USA some time back.<br /><br />Could some one comment/confirm/deny please.<br />If...
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    ANZAC Day :25 April

    On Sunday, we comemorate 25th April with what we call ANZAC Day. <br />That stands for "Australian and New Zealand Army Corp".<br />The 25 April is the day this Corps (along with Brit Army) attempted to invade Turkey at a place called Gallipoli, in the Darnanelles.<br />It was a disaster and the...
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    End of a blissful 2 weeks

    My good wife and youngest kid have been out of the country for 2 weeks. Return tomorrow.<br />What a wonderful time i have had. Only had to have people around me for 3 full days, on the other days, maybe 30 minutes.<br />Can eat what ever i like, and drink the biggest shots I want too. Watch...
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    Teeth - the cost of..

    Been trying to find the topic on braces for kids teeth etc, but can't.<br />Dental costs down here are about as bad as those in your country.<br />Thought I would bring to your attention that a lot of Aussies are heading off to the Phillipines for their dental work because the costs, even after...
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    McGregor Trailer Sailers

    I am trying to find the manufacturer of McGregors Trailer Sailers, (with no luck what so ever). <br />Can any one please help with an on line address.<br />Cheers<br />Phillip
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    To SBN

    Been flat out getting ahead of things - have a couple coming to stay: (from your country, and boaters too). Havn't met them in person before. Hence I have been slow in getting around to talk to you after my post on Spain. <br />Following your 1st reply, made the point of watching a documentary...
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    Spain

    I want to have a go at some of you blokes. <br />It has to do with what has happened in Spain a couple of days ago. <br />I am assuming that you got good coverage on the Bombings.<br />My point is;<br />we hear a lot of very strong opinions and views about terrorists/politics (in relation too)in...
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    Big Problem with Controls - Morse

    I have double controls (forward - Reverse seperate from throttle) and they have the name MORSE on them. <br />Before I go asking questions, is Morse a product from the USA, and if so, is anyone out there familiar with them.<br />When I get an answer from those 2 questions, I will post my...
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    A Presidents Birthday.

    I am not sure of my facts, but I do know today is the birth date of Darwin.<br />From my History lessons at school 40-45yrs back, I seem to recall that Lincolns birthdate is identical. Is that the case? Do you chaps celebrate it with a holiday or anything? It would have to be a pretty big deal...
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    Steam out back

    Mercruiser 305 228hp Serial No 6260005 1984 powering a 25' Flybridge Cruiser.<br /><br />I have had the boat for 6 months, and have always been the driver.<br />Last time out the wife was driving and I was sitting down the back, watching the wake etc (day-dreaming actully).<br />There is a white...
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    Very Long Train

    Here is a change of scenery for you chaps.<br /><br />Downunder, we have just completed a new train line which stretch's from Adelaide in the very south to Darwin at the "Top End".<br /><br />It is called the Ghan. I will explain why below.<br /><br />It is billed as the longest train journey in...
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    Fatality

    36hrs back, there was a boating fatality outside our marina.<br />A 10.5m (0ver 30') brand spanking new $200,000 Luxury Cat with 2x 225 or 250hp outbaords crashed.<br />Apparantly the owner had just taken delivery of it, and travelled down the coast,then up the Passage(smooth water) to go to his...
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    Difficult Cold Start.Mercruiser 305

    Mercruiser 305. 228hp. Serial 6260005. 1984<br />There is no choke on this motor.<br />I have a lot of difficulty starting it from cold.<br />The previous owner, plus the Mariner Mechanic, tell me to pump the throttle a couple of times and it will start. <br />It dosn't do that for me, infact I...
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    Bayliners' "again"

    I don't want to stir the pot on the loves and hates of Bayliners. I have done "ALL" my homework and know what I want:"A BAYLINER :cool: ". I wish to export it from the States. Can someone assist me with the following. I would like e-mail address's/internet site's for: magazines/trading...
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    Wanted to Buy: Bayliner

    I want to purchase (to export to Queensland,Australia) a trailer-able Bayliner, from late 80's to maybe 97. The 2355 would be ideal, but will look at others offering similar layout etc. If you have something for sale, then feel free to e-mail me direct, with just the make and model you have, and...
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    2nd Hand Boat Prices

    I am contemplating purchasing a 2nd hand boat from America and shipping out to Queensland, Australia.(especially as the Australian $ is rising against the US $)The only US boat here seems to be Bayliner, so I am looking at them. How accurate/realistic are the figures quoted at iboats.com? as...
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