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    Sealing vs Staining a Deck in the north east?

    I have a deck on the north side of my house (less sun). We used a semi-transparent stain on the deck 2 summers ago. I am not thrilled with how little time it lasts and how much prep work it takes to get this thing ready. I am thinking the dog, regular foot traffic, and the weather has taken it's...
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    How does one hydro lock a IO?

    I was looking through craigslist and I saw a 2002 deckboat w/ a 4.3L EFI for $3k. Granted it is a Tahoe, thought the price was very low. I did see it needs work and TLC. I call up the dealer and he says the engine is hydro locked and the gelcoat is chipping. I know what hydrolock means, though...
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    Relocating, career, and future?

    I wouldn't say I am completely disgruntled, though I am thinking it might be a good idea to find new employment. I currently live in an area that I like, though I have no family. My fiance has family a couple hours south of where we live, though they aren't as close-knit as my family. I...
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    How is Houston Texas to live?

    My brother lives outside of Houston in La Porte, TX. When I think of Houston, the first thing that comes to mind is smelly refineries. I was just there yesterday and I realized that all that industry has to have jobs to support them. I work in the IT field right now. I am wondering if moving...
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    So my mechanic seems to have gotten in trouble

    I just got an email from my boat mechanic that he is in a little trouble with the law and he needs a character reference. I have never known anyone to have gotten in trouble like this before, nor have I ever been requested to do a request other than for a job interview. He looks rough around...
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    Are DJ's over priced for weddings?

    We are having our wedding in spring and I am floored how many DJ's cost a lot of money. There is a band I really like that will cost us about $800 for a 3 piece band for 4 hours. Granted they aren't a top-40 band, mostly jazz, beetles, Eric Clapton, and even some Doors. We are thinking of...
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    Help, my heatpump is a snowball!

    My fiance reported a loud noise coming from our outside unit. I came home and removed the shroud and saw there was snow built up inside the unit that the fans were hitting against. Reading a few articles people mentioned there was a defrost cycle. We turned off the thermostat, though on this...
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    Low Profile Tires

    I am very curious why it seems almost every vehicle comes with low/lower profile tires. I completely understand the idea of better handling and the ability to put larger brakes on sports cars, though it seems odd to put them on your run of the mill sedan or SUV. They cost more, aren't as...
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    GFCI outlets question

    I have been doing some work on my house and I have noticed that I have one circuit in the basement braker box that is GFCI. This is connected to all the vanity outlets and all outside oulets. The question is should I put GFCI outlets in the bathroom and exposed outside outlets, even though the...
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    Boats for sale around NYC

    I am visiting family this week and took a look at some websites. I am very impressed about you can get for a good price in this area even from a dealer. I know a lot of these boats are used in salt water and I hear that can add additional wear. I think I heard you might have to replace you...
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    Boat Engine Designers

    There is a place in hell for these guys. First time I ever changed the oil and it will be the last. Diagnosing and replacing a solinoid was 10x easier than trying to change this. Why do the design everything so poorly for maintenance? <end rant> -Hostage
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    What Oil do people use for 4.3L?

    I looked at the manual, though none of the local auto stores have 20w-40 that the manual suggests. I really don't want to drive all the way out to West Marine. -Hostage
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    Can I use this pump to remove oil from my dipstick 2000 4.3L Mercrusier Alpha 1 Gen 2

    I got this pump from harbor freight and I am curious if anyone has used anything similar or this item to remove Oil? http://www.harborfreight.com/multi-use-transfer-pump-66418.html I see some pumps for removing oil can be pretty expensive. This is my firs time changing the oil, use to pay my...
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    Grill Storage?

    I got a new gas grill this summer and built a flower pot smoker as well. I have been doing a lot more grilling and I am trying to figure out where and what is the best way to store all the grill related items i have. Currently we keep them in my house and some under the grill cabinet, though...
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    Kilz Primer

    I have been doing a renovation of my bathroom on the last leg I picked up Kilz primer and got my contractor to do the priming as I had to go to work. Anyway the primer started peeling away and it is taking hours to remove the primer off. I spoke to my neighbor who paints for a living and says...
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    Woman and Money

    I have been dating the same girl for 9 years. We are going to get married next May. Right now I earn about 3x more than my fiance. She does social work, I do IT work. In time we have lived together we have had very little arguments about money. I pay the following: Mortgage, property tax, and...
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    Cat and Dog vs Rabbit

    It didn't fair well for the litter of Rabbits. My neighbors were having the veggie garden turned that got into a home for Rabbits. I brought my cat over and he stalk the Rabbits and then flush them out. The rabbits then flees for his/her life through the neighbor's fence into my yard and met my...
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    Wax Stripping - Restoration

    Re: Wax Stripping - Restoration This takes a lot longer than I thought, messed up some of the pen striping that I am planning on replacing next week, not a big loss. I did it until I got a migrane (ouch). I am glad I don't have too much color on my boat. I am wondering if I should get rid...
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    Dual Battery Questions

    so I am thinking of adding a battery to my boat. I currently own a 19ft Maxum Cuddy w/ a 4.3L Mercusier. It seems hard to find a spot for it, though I am thinking of putting in the bow. Anyway, I have a car battery as my sole battery right now. The question I have as follow: 1) Can I add a...
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    Bimini top adaptability and ACCY toggle switch functionality on a Maxum 2300/2400 SC

    Re: Bimini top adaptability and ACCY toggle switch functionality on a Maxum 2300/2400 He has the camper/convertable which sucks as a bimini. It is more of a parashoot than a sun protector. I have exactly what you have + the iboats sunbrella bimini and I love it! I haven't used convertable top...
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