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    Size "does not" matter . . . This guy's afraid to show his face!

    So he's got me by a mere 575.1 feet. Whose to say who will get more enjoyment . . . hahaha http://www.cnbc.com/id/47446691
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    I like the little red sail icon that shows up for me now . . . .

    This is new to me when I save a thread to my desktop. Don't know if it's new for PC users. I mostly use an iPad and the red sail icon just started showing up. Makes it a lot easier to locate threads now :)
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    Tip: Protect your prop, lower end or outdrive . . .

    Read a recent thread where a car tried to squeeze behind a boat and trailer while poster was backing up and the car hit his O/B or outdrive! No question drivers out there drive like A-holes! We need to protect our motors when trailering because since most of our outboards and outdrives are...
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    Wow, all these years and I've always used regular gas . . .

    Never noticed this before. I always thought Mercs used just regular which is around 87 octane. This link below from Merc says we need at least 91 octane (Verados need 95 premium) I've always had to use the middle grade in my two Saab autos, but always figured my 3 Merc outboards only needed...
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    Hudson River and the "Battered Bull" Mega Yacht . . .

    This past Fri. while boating around we were once again able to pull up close to this mega ship as it was anchored off the town of Cold Springs near West Point. I snapped a pic as we have encounted this amazing ship several times over the past seasons cruising along the hudson river. One does...
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    Hudson River and the "Battered Bull" Mega Yacht . . .

    Duped, sorry!
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    Best oil 4 40 hp merc 4 stroke?

    Not to start the old oil debate but . . . For the purist's out here (which I am one) I have only used the Merc blend in in the Quick Silver gallon jug. I figured I'd give my O/B a mid season treat last week and changed the oil. I only had a little left of the Merc blend so I used a jug of...
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    What say you? Planing or creeping when you're almost out of gas?

    Situation arose yesterday on way back to dock. Started trip with a full 6.5 gallon tank but it ran dry with about 5 miles left to go. Never had that happen on this run I've made back and forth many times over the years. I think it happened because it was 96 degrees out and I was cruising...
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    So Papa, how do you like the new ipad we got you?

    http://www.snotr.com/video/8965/
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    Anyone know of a secure locking hitch pin at a decent price???

    Had another brand for the past 4 years that I had to saw off due to the salt corroding it. Forgot the brand, but the lock part always snapped on securely and never had an issue with it falling off when I switched the drawbar out to mount my bike rack. But I bought a Master Lock model #...
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    MK Endura 36 intermittent hesitations . . .

    I think I've isolated this issue to the 5th speed so I took the head cover off and it was nice to see the 6 connections not soldered as they used spade connections which makes it easy to replace the 5 speed forward reverse switch. I just ordered one off the web for $15.95 plus $3.95 for USPS...
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    Using a trickle charger in boat?

    This season started off with some great boating days so far . . . But since it's still cold and the boating days can be a month apart I noticed my Daughter has been using a trickle charger on her boat in our garage. This tends to make me nervous as there is only like 2 feet between the battery...
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    Best grease for drawbar (ball)?

    I used to like leaving the drawbar and ball on my car all the time which protected my bumper from the jerks while parking that back up without looking until they bounce of your bumper! That ball and drawbar does a sweet job on their plastic bumpers when they do this parking method and protects...
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    Gobee remote controlled stanchion bow light, very cool!

    just bought and received this removable "wireless" remote controlled bow light. So far, very sweet. Some previous reviews I've read said you have to rewire it for 3 prong sockets. Seems now you just flip a built in switch for 2 prong sockets. I plugged it into the bow socket and it works...
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    Some water in lower unit. ? Seal or forced in with Muffs!

    2007 40 4 stroke. Had prop bearing carriage replaced after cracking the outer ring by a Merc dealer last season. This bearing supports the whole prop shaft assembly. When I went to renew the lower unit fluid at this seasons start I noticed about a 1/4 cup of water came out first before the...
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    Pls help me with buying decision between two ladders

    Seems like I try a different ladder out each season. They all did not work due to my low freeboard as each of them angles underneath the boat so as soon as I step on them due to the sides of the boat curving in towards the boats centerline it throws one's weight back away from the boat. It's...
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    Effects of muddy water on 40 hp merc 4 cycle efi.

    We were planning on spending 2 days on the Hudson river fri and sat. But in going over the river in Albany today 1.5 hrs North of Newburg . . . The river looks like it's very muddy from the storm runoff. it's still several days away but does anyone know if boating in muddy waters can damage...
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    Buddy in boat (no license), can he use my net . . .

    to help me land a big fish that I'm reeling in if he is not fishing? He would just be helping me net a fish. I'm in NY. But if there was a rule against this, I'm sure it would be the same for any state requiring a fresh water fishing license! So even though he does not hold a rod, does he...
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    5.30 x 12 (5 hole rims) how much pressure?

    I got these tires a month or so ago and believe it or not I looked all over them and there is no mention of how much pressure to inflate them. I've never seen this before but I was desparate and had to take what he had in stock as I was going on a boat trip. They are called Deli Tire are are...
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    Man . . . worst Spring I can remember in the NorthEast for boating so far!

    Had a few midweek days in the mid 70's (but alas, have that job thing). April was a total washout. May is shaping up no better, so far. Next few days rain and overcast, windy and in the low 60's . . . about to start raining again any minute. Last season I was on the water by March 20th! 60...
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