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    Stereo speakers

    Am going to install some KICKER 8" speakers, and a 10" KICKER sub. With a Wet Sounds amp. The speakers all have the LED lights in them, so I have purchased remote to change/set the colors. I am going to use the Clairion CMD4 head unit for now. I may buy another unit down the road. I want...
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    Ignition switch problem ??

    Installed a new battery hoping for the first time outing today. Hooked up the battery properly, and found that I have nothing working. No guages, no lights, no ignition. (WOn't turn over, not even a click). At first I thought I had gotten a bad battery, had it load tested, and it was fine...
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    Looking for briefcase locks

    I recently bought a briefcase, and upon receiving it, I found that the lock does not work. I called the company, and they do NOT sell locks by themselves. Does anyone know of a good site with choices for locks? I've googled them, and found several sites, but nothing that I wanted. I'd post a...
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    George Jones

    Passed away yesterday. A great loss to country music. RIP Possum !!!!!!!!!!
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    Out of state car title question

    I have found a couple of trucks being sold by private sellers. "IF" I was to go to buy one, how can I protect myself from not getting a clear title? I mean how can I tell that the title is clear, etc. ? Thanx
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    Marvel Mystery Oil

    Am considering using it, to "clean out" a car engine. DOes it work as advertised ? Pros/Cons?? Thanx
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    Haynes or Chilton ??

    Is one repair manuel more informative than the other ?? :confused: Thanx
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    KANSAS Speed way race Oct. 9th

    Anyone here going to the race ?? I won 2 tickets with preferred parking, track pass. Just curious.
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    Did you go the lake this week-end???

    What was "YOUR" lake like ?? Crowded, low etc. ?? Our favorite lake wasn't that crowded on Saturday, EXCEPT for the pesky jet fleas, that seemed to be out in force. Not nearly as many boats as I had expected, BUT, the temps were dropping, and the forecast for today, and Monday is for rain...
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    Lower unit fluid question

    A month ago, I had the lower grease, and the impeller changed on my ALPHA 1, 5.0 unit. The mechanic had me to watch the resovoir, to make sure that it was up to the proper line. I noticed it was low the other day. I have some QUICKSILVER High Performance Gear Lube. Is this what you use ...
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    Cover your tires

    OR, at least block the sun from hitting them !!! It's 110* here today. The excessive heat is sure hard on the tires !!! (Just my $0.02 worth) !!
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    Windshield "shade" question

    My wife put one of those fold out reflective windshield thingies in her truck yesterday. The truck was parked under a shade tree. Windows, were down about ", and moon roof open. She came out about hours later and the windshield was cracked in about places. I figure she might have had a small...
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    Boat cleaning products

    I was web searching today, and found these products. I've never heard of them, and wondered if anyone else has. The site is: www.hulaboatcare.com If you've ever used this product/heard of this product, I'd like to hear the feedback. Thanx
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    # of people in a boat

    Our boat is rated for " 10 " people. (I forget the # of pounds). But we have a mini-schnauzer that weighs 20 #'s at the most. The question is this: If we take 10 people. Does the dog count as a "person" ? My wife ask me this question today, and I didn't know how to answer that honestly. (We...
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    Prop diameter question

    My 2006 5.0 Mercruiser has a 14.5X19 prop. Could I go to a say 15" diameter prop without problems? Would there be a advantage ? :confused: Thanx
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    Running engine on muffs

    Have a 5.0 Mercruiser. Wanted to check it out prior to going to the lake this weekend. How long can you run the engine on muffs ?? I don't want to ruin an impeller. Thanx
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    3 or 4 blade prop?

    Boat: 2006 LARSON 204 Escape F/S Deck boat Original prop: 14.5 X 19 aluminum Sterndrive: Alpha 1 1.62 Boat weight: +/- 3,000#'s Question: We tube, ski with this unit. Would a 4 blade prop be a benefit in any way for this boat ?? :confused: Thanx
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    Prop Question

    I have a 14.5 X 19P on my Merc 5.0 Alpha One. I messed the prop up today. We tube, ski and fish out of this 2006 LARSON 204 Escape f/s deck boat. It come out of the hole fine, (well it did before I messed it up). I was kind of wanting a little more speed. According to the GPS the boat was...
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    Speedo question

    I have a 2006 LARSON 204 Escape f/s deck boat. It has Faria guages. The speedo does NOT work. I have checked the hole in the lower unit, and it is clean. The hose is connected as it should be. Is there a fuse just for the speedo? :confused: ALL other guages work. Suggestions ?? Thanx
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    Boating experience for non-boaters

    We are taking friends of ours out this week-end. Its a couple with 3 smaller kids. They've never been out on a boat in their life. They are so excited, my phone has went crazy all day from them about what we will do, etc. :D Kinda nice seeing someone that excited about it. :D As far as I am...
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