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  1. Bob_VT

    1979 Mercruiser 260 MR-1 impeller melted down AGAIN

    Re: 1979 Mercruiser 260 MR-1 impeller melted down AGAIN Look at this diagram and you will see the water flow. As mentioned above check the risers. Read this post too http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser-...on-329915.html
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    Happy Birthday Kiwi Phil

    Happy Birthday! - or was it actually yesterday for you ?? Have a great day!
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    110v hot tub issues.. anyone here have suggestions?

    Re: 110v hot tub issues.. anyone here have suggestions? A layer of that silver bubble wrap insulation would improve that efficiency ;)
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    installing an outboard auxiliary onto my 23ft cuddy

    Re: installing an outboard auxiliary onto my 23ft cuddy Yes, you could come off the top or the swim platform with a stainless steel plate and have the vertical portion made from stainless too. It would be similar to a massive L bracket but, I would still add connectors to the bottom of the...
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    Useful information for symbols

    I came across this and thought it would be useful ........ I also know some geeks who have the whole thing memorized! :laugh::laugh:
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    installing an outboard auxiliary onto my 23ft cuddy

    Re: installing an outboard auxiliary onto my 23ft cuddy Let me slide this to the restoration section. I would make a spacer that matches the contour of the hull from exterior plywood and I would fiberglass over the entire piece and gelcoat it to match the hull. Mount that pice and then mount...
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    Veterans Day

    Take a moment to reflect and thank a Veteran! Than you everyone for your service and sacrifice. I salute all of you.
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    garage project this weekend...

    Re: garage project this weekend... The software is funny....... it "fails" pictures that are too large and I have found resizing my photos is the sure way to get them loaded up. I try to limit mine to 480x640 which is fine for computer monitor detail. Example My Grandfather who was in WWI...
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    Daylight savings yuck

    When I initially retired from the Army I stopped worrying about time. Now that I am working "part time" I guess the annoying thing is driving to work in the dark and driving home at night in the dark. What worsens it is that I work indoors during the daylight. I guess a simple hour time...
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    Veterans Day November 11th 2013

    There are MANY great "Thank You" deals for Veterans. In the past this list has always been posted late or too close to the Holiday so I thought I would start to share it now........ so we can get the word out and plan accordingly. I salute all of my fellow Veterans! 2013 Veterans Day...
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    Ohhhhh The Line Painting Highway department.....

    Today the highway department decided it was time to paint the double yellow lines. The cones were placed and the paint applied with total disregard to the weather:eek: Water based paint and rain do not mix. There is paint EVERYWHERE!!! In the streams, the river, on cars, trucks and even some...
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    Sad day

    Re: Sad day Thank you everyone. Yes, he was raised by our dogs and on occasion he acted like one. Very missed here. Moving South is out of the question since the grand children live 3 miles away and my wife's family is from VT and local too.
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    Sad day

    I had a bad week last week. I had to put down one of my favorite cats which was only 5 years old. RIP Clover :( Buried on our property. The same day the kitchen septic tank plugged up...... repaired. The furnace needed a major overhaul which I finally got done today...... many many new...
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    Screen saver I picked out for the wife

    Re: Screen saver I picked out for the wife There are books about this.........
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    @#$%@#$% vermin

    Re: @#$%@#$% vermin I know this is a tiny image but it is a mouse that stopped a 4.7L Toyota from running right. I keep loaded mouse traps in my 3/4 ton chev all winter and usually catch a few a week. My only advice to you is this...... when you forget the traps are set and make a sharp...
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    Dipstick-ing a 275 gallon oil tank

    Re: Dipstick-ing a 275 gallon oil tank I just happen to have a book in my cabinet for oil tanks - here is a scan ;)
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    Suggestions wanted

    Okay, my grandson will be 7 next month and I am at a loss for a gift. Any suggestions?? It's a tough age and he is in first grade.
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    Ouch - not mine

    Boat Holds Up Traffic on I-89 Friday Afternoon 10/11/2013 04:52 PM 10/11/2013 05:01 PM WINOOSKI, Vt. - It's not everyday you see a boat holding up traffic on I-89. Police say a trailer and truck jacknifed, causing a boat to slide off and hit the guardrails. The guardrails weren't...
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    I can't be the only one with this problem!

    Re: I can't be the only one with this problem! How about a well armed cat??
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    Oh man....only in VT !!!

    Re: Oh man....only in VT !!! No picture of the book sale but a small picture of the plane and yes, the book sale was an exciting event!!
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