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  1. coolbri70

    has the govt. shudown closed the public launches?

    :facepalm:I was thinking of going on the river sunday, then wondered if the park my ramp is in would be open. its a 45 min drive 1 way, hate to tow the boat there to be greeted by a barricade. guess I will go exploring on the motorcycle after work tomorrow. wondering if anyones ramps are...
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    Favorite Pics - Post 'Em

    Re: Favorite Pics - Post 'Em between dam 4 and 5 on the Potomac:D
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    just wanting to show my new to me tow rig

    :D got this today, for hauling my boats. my old truck is an 81, this is a 94, and 4x4 so new to me:bounce:
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    1968 Larson All American

    Re: 1968 Larson All American finally got to go boating with my dad, he had a stroke a couple years back, and had some trouble getting in and out, but it was nice, last time we boated together was on his boat over 20 years ago
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    -6' itis aluminum v hull

    Re: -6' itis aluminum v hull ready for 1st splash, named her LIL. B. ,took her to Sleepy Creek lake, had a blast
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    Adding a sub

    Re: Adding a sub the rear speakers 2 horns in the dash, the amp below the wheel, the bass tube is behind all those life vests. thats all i need to rock my boat:drum:
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    anyone lose their anchor on rt.9?

    this transmission found it:facepalm: came into the shop today, also the exhaust and gas tank, please make sure items are secured, when towing. it could save a life, this guy was lucky. though he probably doesnt think so
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    want some towing advice

    yesterday I was out on the river, people wave as they pass by, I wave back, so I was waving back to a man and he started motioning for me to come over, so I stopped and putted over to him and his lady. his Johnson had blown 2 holes in the block and he needed a tow. I have never even towed a...
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    1968 Larson All American

    Re: 1968 Larson All American no locks, just normally have to turn around a couple miles before as its shallow with rock and strong current, but the river was up so much it was deep enough for the first time so i explored:D this is dam 5, normally where im floating is a few inches deep with...
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    do i need to use foam?

    Re: do i need to use foam? not sure where you are, but here if your passengers would drown, you could be charged with negligent homicide where i live. could lose your boating privileges for 5 years
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    1968 Larson All American

    Re: 1968 Larson All American im allways in the boat once it's in the water, never really payed attention to see how it looks sitting in the water. yesterday i took the time, and a couple pics did some exploring, i went up the river untill it gets shallow, tilted the main engine up on the...
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    -6' itis aluminum v hull

    Re: -6' itis aluminum v hull 2nd coat good enough:cool: i will let it dry then flip it over to paint the top rail
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    -6' itis aluminum v hull

    Re: -6' itis aluminum v hull 1st coat of color, i found a whole gallon of this in the garage:joyous: its got to be at least 10 years old, i did a hours stirring cant let it go to waste good oil base paint, couldnt think of a better use:facepalm: whats the worst that can happen? nother bout with...
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    1958 Western Auto 5 1/2 hp Wizard Powermatic mfd by Oliver

    Re: 1958 Western Auto 5 1/2 hp Wizard Powermatic mfd by Oliver this 12' aluminum v hull. it was in my price range(cheap) and came with a min kota 40# endura that i can use on electric only waters. i have been prepping for paint. allready made new transom wood for it, want to paint the boat...
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    1958 Western Auto 5 1/2 hp Wizard Powermatic mfd by Oliver

    Re: 1958 Western Auto 5 1/2 hp Wizard Powermatic mfd by Oliver worked on the fuel lines, i think one was vacuum hose:facepalm: i think it will run better now will try monday maybe i was 1 hose clamp short will have to find one
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    1958 Western Auto 5 1/2 hp Wizard Powermatic mfd by Oliver

    Re: 1958 Western Auto 5 1/2 hp Wizard Powermatic mfd by Oliver got the green on it i think it looks ok:D
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    -6' itis aluminum v hull

    Re: -6' itis aluminum v hull just about ready to paint this thing been working at it most of the day
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    aluminum boat

    Re: aluminum boat the PO painted mine with exterior latex, see how it peeled off, except for what stuck (i have to remove that part before repainting):facepalm:
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    hurricane sandy strikes again

    Re: hurricane sandy strikes again ok, i'm ready to boat now, but its too late in the day to do anything but rush, and thats not relaxing, so i will save my gas for next weekend:blue: maybe i could uncover the pool and check my jon boat for leaks:D
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    hurricane sandy strikes again

    Re: hurricane sandy strikes again i worked all day , i have the tree all off his yard now. just need to mend the fence, involves digging up the concrete that held the corner post. im thinking after work, boat tomorrow, i figure the neighbors wont mind, it been like this since october:facepalm:
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