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    LAUNCH FEES INCREASE - AGAIN!!!!!!

    I just received correspondence from the Corp of Engineers that said they are raising the launch fees again in 2004!!!!<br /><br />Last year it was $25 for an annual pass and $2 a launch. This year it went to $30 annual/$3 a launch - AND NEXT YEAR $4 a launch!!!<br /><br />Of course they are...
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    This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land

    This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land<br /><br />We all assume that this song rings true for today, tomorrow, and for our children’s tomorrows. <br /><br />If you have been to a Corp of Engineer Lake or Forest Service Lands recently you will find that this is changing. Americans are now...
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    YOUR LAKE - SOLD! (i hope this pisses you off)

    To my boating and angling friends:<br /> <br />We have just been made aware of a strategy by the Corp of Engineers to make the lakes that your tax dollars built, out of access to the average fisherman and boater.<br /> <br />In the past you could buy an annual pass that would allow you access to...
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    76Merc1150 - Clicking in reverse

    Hello all,<br /><br />My boat was working fine for 2 trips out after putting a new impeller on.<br /><br />During the last outing the boat got stuck on the trailer and i had to give it a lot of juice to try and get her off. Although the prop was spinning it did not seem to have enough torque and...
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    76Merc1150 - How much water from telltale?

    Got the new boat running and out on the water yesterday and wanted to find out how much water should be coming out of the telltale?<br /><br />My engine has 2 ports on the back of the motor that spit water out at high speeds, and a small rubber tube coming out of the side that also has a kind of...
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    The Lighter Side- engine hoists?

    I saw a posting where someone reccomended renting an engine hoist for $50 for a weekend to change out an outboard motor.<br /><br />I thought I'd start a thread for lower cost options.<br /><br />I use a branch on a big oak tree with a come along chained to it. Not very professional looking...
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    76Merc1150 - fast idle speed only?

    Well I got the new (old) boat on the water the other day and it starts and idles fine. Even the fast idle lever revs it up real high.<br /><br />When I put it in gear and advance the power lever, the boat increases speed up to the point where the fast idle lever would've taken it.<br /><br...
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    1976 Merc1150 power trim motor re-install

    I had an O-ring go out in my power trim motor and I purchased and re-installed the 8 new o-rings. (For those who are considering this - this was very simple and easy to do) <br /><br />I have re-installed the unit, lines etc. and was told that it is self bleeding. I have added more oil...
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