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  1. coolbri70

    hurricane sandy strikes again

    was going to have a nice day floating on the river, all ready and fueled up yesterday when i got home from work:D. around 7pm the neighbor behind me came knocking on the door, he told me that i had a tree fallen thru my fence and was laying in his back yard:eek: i asked if he was sure, and he...
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    -6' itis aluminum v hull

    Re: -6' itis aluminum v hull little by little, getting the paint off, the white was definatly latex, i think the yellow might be highway stripeing paint
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    close call

    i was cruising the river yesterday, just on a plane around 2500 rpm. i noticed a boat coming from behind fast right up my wake. he got behind me was trying to pass and got hung up in my wake, when i looked back his boat was 2' out of the water, i could see under his boat:eek: wasnt sure if he...
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    -6' itis aluminum v hull

    Re: -6' itis aluminum v hull i was thinking maybe this cap i have just figure out a way to secure it. then maybe a way to secure the motor inside, fuel and gear
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    -6' itis aluminum v hull

    Re: -6' itis aluminum v hull trying to decide how to transport this:confused: maybe start a new thread but where? not really trailer or towing. was thinking of a couple bunks past the tailgate, haul it upright with motor on it, that would be nice, easy to launch, not going to happen:facepalm...
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    -6' itis aluminum v hull

    Re: -6 footitis aluminum and rivets Re: -6 footitis aluminum and rivets the dmv was a success, but time consuming:D but i got it done now i feel more comfortable putting time and money into it, not that it should be a problem, i had the signed title, but anymore sometimes that not...
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    i can no longer post pics

    Re: i can no longer post pics i have reinstalled all updates, except e 10 and and i can still post pics, something to do with e 10, either the update or settings
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    i can no longer post pics

    Re: i can no longer post pics ok, the norton and java updates are back, i can still upload pics, guess that leaves the e 10 update
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    i can no longer post pics

    Re: i can no longer post pics last night the problem came back:mad: i restored to a time before the problem, and can post pics again. now the restore undid a java update, and some microsoft updates including explorer 10, also norton identity protection, i will have to pay attention and see...
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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 my evinrude to wizard adapter so i can use the same hose
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    i can no longer post pics

    Re: i can no longer post pics yay, still works:D
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    i can no longer post pics

    Re: i can no longer post pics :joyous: i did a factory restore, don't know what was broke, but the missing driver was enough and i don't have time to be messing with my pc, i have boats to work on;) though in my haste i deleted the pic i wanted to post:twitch:
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    i can no longer post pics

    Re: i can no longer post pics see if i can post from wifes pc ok something def wrong with my pc
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    i can no longer post pics

    not sure why but, I can't post pics, I uploaded a new avatar, that worked, but when I try to add a pic to a post, I click on upload and nothing:noidea:
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    -6' itis aluminum v hull

    my 18' runabout is too big for some of the places I want to boat. I just purchased this 12' aluminum v, I want to remove the paint, all the wood, there are rivets in the back seat that have come loose and a crack in the top of the transom that needs repaired better. I will need to beef up the...
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    floating snack stand

    ok, i got an idea, maybe a pipe dream:facepalm: a couple coolers with bottled water and soda, a rack full of chips and snacks. hot dog cart. put it on a pontoon, stick it in the river anchor out of the way, put out some bumpers and a sign. where to find out about permits, license, etc. maryland...
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    using my 2 way radio

    where can i find info on radio use? i had a cb at one time, there was a lingo to it and handles the trucks would stay on 19 the state police monitored 9 etc. is there a similar method to the boat radio? i notice 3 i think is a weather service, do other channels have specific users? is there a...
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    should i reprop?

    1968 Larson 18', 1979 evinrude 85 hp trimmed out to the 3rd (middle) hole at wot 4200 rpm, 30 mph. if i trim it out to the 4th hole, its harder to get on a plane without losing traction, but once on plane i get to 4800 rpm, i have not checked the speed yet on that setting. these test were at...
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    help with my backup motor

    i got to try out my motor today, the guy i got it from had it on a jon boat, i have it on my 68 larson 18' runabout, i made a video, its a 9.9 with 15hp carb and exhaust done 94 evinrude, i think this prop is wrong it loses bite after half throttle, help would be appreciated:)
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    2 outboards, 1 battery

    :help:likely dumb question:facepalm: i have a 79 evinrude 85hp on my boat, adding 94 evinrude 15hp kicker, both have electric start and charging systems. can i just hook up the 2 wires from the 15 to my same battery:confused: just want to make sure they won't hurt each others electronics. i know...
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