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    Filling defects in plywood

    I'm replacing the plywood floorboards in an aluminum boat. Without buying a gallon of something, what is a good product to use to fill nicks, dings, etc. prior to painting that can be bought in small quantities.
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    Auto Club

    Soon I will be asked by AAA to renew my membership, along with my daughter and son's. AAA has just about priced us out of the fold. Does anyone out there use any other auto club and what are your experiences?
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    Boat rewire help

    I’m in the planning stage to rewire my boat soon and I’d like to run the plan by you folks and let you shoot holes in it. <br /><br />The boat is aluminum (runabout). Because of this, I want to fuse it as close to the battery as possible. I really don’t have a place to mount a fuse panel so...
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    Stoopid prop question

    It's probably a lame question but somehow along the way I missed it. I often see the term "cup" or "cupped" used when discussing props. What exactly is this. Also, with 2 otherwise identical props, what would be the expected difference between a cupped and non-cupped.
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    Backup Lights

    I haven't used my boat in some time, but I plan on using it this upcoming season. The ramps I use have no significant lighting. I'm thinking about installing some lights on the back of my tow vehicle to assist in launch/retrieval after dark. My vehicle backup lights lack a lot being of much...
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    Worthy of Reprint

    Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus <br />Editorial Page, New York Sun, 1897<br /><br />We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun: <br /><br />I...
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    Water-repellent jacket

    I have a goose down jacket. The outer shell is, I think, rip-stop nylon. Although it's very warm, it soaks up rain drops like a sponge. Does anyone know a way to treat this rip-stop to make it even a little water-repellent?
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    Time's Man of the Year

    TROLL ALERT:<br /><br />It may not be news to some of you, but George Bush will grace the cover of Time magazine as Man of the Year. Michael Moore ran a close second.
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    For all fans of eBay

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    Russia in Afganistan

    Edited: title<br /><br />I understand why we went to Afganistan. They were safe-harbor/training ground for al qaeda terrorists. Many years before we went there, the Russians fought vainly to overthrow that country. I'm not sure if I ever heard why. What, in God's name, could attract Russia...
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    Just Wondered

    Here's something I've been wondering about, but I've never heard it addressed. <br /><br />I just returned from a shopping trip. At one point, as usual, I found myself behind someone talking on a cell phone while driving. When I first got my cell phone, I talked while driving, but no longer...
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    Job of Dread

    Well, at the insistance of the Warden, I put up the Christmas tree today. Not that I don't like Christmas, but putting up that tree is not pleasant. I tried putting it up one year when full of "cheer" but that didn't go too well. Now the "cheer" is prohibited on erection day until the tree is...
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    Question about old controls

    This is not exactly a question on engine problems so if it's more appropiate somewhere else I'll post there. I've ordered and received 2 OMC Type 400 pre-'79 cables from iboats and am in the process of installing them in a 1957 control. I have taken apart the 2-lever control, cleaned, and...
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    Bull Ridin' - I can't take it!!

    I could watch that blonde ride that mechanical bull and eat that Hardee's burger from now on. Hardee's Girl
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    Motor oil brands vs. quality

    Just now went to Wal-Mart to get a quart of oil. Occasionally I have to add a quart to my '88 Ranger between oil changes and I like to carry a quart in the truck. I noticed (if I remember correctly) the 10-W-40 Valvoline is approved for API Service SL at $2.43/qt; the Penzoil is approved for...
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    Wiring harness sheath

    '77 35 hp Evinrude electric. The dash/ignition wiring joins with the 2 large battery cables and enter a large, black, neoprene sheath about 4 ft. before entering the front of the motor. This neoprene (rubber?) sheath has deteriorated to the point I'd like to replace it. Does anyone know where...
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    1977 35hp Evinrude overheat alarm??

    In a previous post by TX Duck Guy, he mentioned the overheat alarm on his '63 40 hp Evinrude. I have a '77 35 hp Evinrude and I can find no mention of an overheat alarm in the parts manual nor the OMC Service Manual. Does this engine not have one? If not, can one be added? Years ago, I had a...
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    Gator project complete, many thanks to everyone

    I'd like to thank all for suffering my questions this summer on the restoration of my 1955 Gator trailer. I've finished it and now on to the boat. I've attached pics (I think).<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />
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    Why are we still there

    Every day there are news reports about more deaths. Every night on TV there<br />are photos of death and destruction. Why are we still there? <br /><br />We occupied this land, which we had to take by force, but it causes us<br />nothing but trouble. Why are we still there? <br /><br />Many of...
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    trailer light problem

    Any help offered here would be appreciated, as I’m stumped. I've used the search function with little help. I am refurbishing an old trailer. I bought 2 new tail/brake lights – the cheap ones with one bulb and 2 filaments. I am using the typical 4-conductor flat trailer connector. The...
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