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  1. gm280

    Need Air Compressor Help

    Okay, I am hoping that someone in iboat land has an answer or has come across this situation. Here goes... I have a 1995 4.5HP (yeah right) 115 volt 20 gallon Campbell Hausfeld air compressor. And until about two months ago it worked perfect and did everything I asked of it. Then one day it...
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    Computer Illiterate?

    Okay here is even more proof that I am near about computer illiterate. The wife and I bought two new Dell Inspiron 15 laptop computers for Christmas. I made sure they were the right laptop size (15 inch) we liked, and enough RAM and a good size SSD. I even made sure they had the proper abilities...
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    Golf Carts ?

    I was just wondering if anyone on these topic sites have any golf carts. And if so, are they electric. And if electric are they 48 volt types. I ask because we bought a used one (Club Cart 2000 DS model) some months ago and was wondering if the latest swap over from lead/acid to Lithium battery...
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    Plating, not the eating type

    I am mingling with electrical plating of metal hardware and was wondering if any other iboaters have tried it? I am gathering the materials to do nickel plating for some hardware I have laying around for a couple small refurbishing projects. I am first going for nickel plating since I have...
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    I need computer help...seriously!

    Back story; Yesterday I was...FORCED...to do updates via Microsoft pushing it at me for weeks now. So I allowed the updates for WIN 10 updates. After at least TWO HOURS of snail crawling efforts, it finally finished, but then the problems started. Not only does the screen look different, it also...
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    Tips, Hints and Other Ideas

    Okay I asked about making such a thread for everyone to contribute to, to offer ideas that could help others doing boating or other shop projects. If the "MODS" think this is okay, then here it is, if not well that's okay too. First, I am reasonably sure everyone has angle grinders and probably...
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    What is this?

    I am certain there are tons of questions with this new forum format. However, I posted a new post recently and when I was finished, I noticed an "eye" aside of my new post, and nobody else's post has one!. I hovered over it with the mouse and it stated "watched thread". So exactly what does that...
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    To step drill or not?

    Just wondering on everyone's ideas and opinions. Is it better to step drill solid steel bar to 5/8" or just use a 5/8" drill bit and drill the bar steel from the start. I am going to drill a 5/8" hole in a solid 1" square bar steel. I have drilled 3/8" and 1/2" holes in the same bar stock...
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    Problem making comments

    Seems the last few days whenever I type a reply to someone, I click the post and get an effort message (invalid server responce). And after a couple tries I usually give up. And some times it posts while other times is doesn't. Is that an issue with my computer or not. I haven't changed anything...
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    Getting to my project thread?

    Okay, I realize I haven't been posting regular updates to my Tom Boy Boat project in a while, but now I can't even get to that project thread to add anything. I tried my normal search statement (Tom Boy Boat) but I keep getting 403 FORBIDDEN . So how does everybody else get to their project...
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    Responding to people's comments

    This is more of a informational issue then any complaint. If I get someone to comment on anything I posted in my boat project thread, and I click on it to read, then I can't reply to it going to the post of the boat thread. There is no way to make a comment or even submit a new comment in that...
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    Just me?

    I have to ask while I have managed to get this far. Is this site still messed up? I ask because I haven't been able to sign in like usual and navigate the forums without some fancy effort. My home page is so messed up, I don't even have access to the different forums without doing some...
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    Bearing, not a direction either!

    For lack of any other forum to ask this question, I decided to ask here. If this isn't the correct forum, please fill free to move it, I won't be offended in the least. When you buy bearings, yes, those ball and taper bearings we all use so often, how do you really know you are getting a...
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    ? Batteries ?

    At the risk of rehashing this over-used and questioned topic, I am merely wondering what you all use. I am about to purchase two batteries for my project boat. One for cranking and the other for trolling. I presently have the cranking battery setup to power everything but the trolling motor...
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    Polyester or Epoxy...?

    I know lots of new, and old, boaters are constantly wondering about whether to use Epoxy or Polyester resins on their boats for building and/or repair. I stumbled upon this video that kind of clears it all up for the most part. Watch and see what you think...
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    Picking a Trolling Motor

    Not sure if there already is a topic that covers this, so I am going to make this one. I am interested in a new trolling motor for my stick steering 14 ft boat. I know there are tons of options available and pretty much know the thrust range I will need as well. My question is, has anybody used...
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    96 Jeep GC VIC repair

    Okay, I have been working on a Heater Core and AC Evaporator replacement for my grandson's 96 Jeep GC. All that work has been completed and works fine now. But I was challenged to repair the VIC unit now. VIC, Vehicle Information Center, is a unit that sits just above the center consul in the...
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    How I built my live well

    This thread is going to show you how I built my live well from initial idea to reality. And while it isn't the gospel or final word on building live wells, it is merely how I built mine. I am presently refurbishing a 1976 Tom Boy Boat (tri-hull design) that was totally trashed. And while it did...
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    Transom cap ?

    I realize most every transom is unique to each boat. And therefore no two are exactly alike even in the same hull design. But I have an idea to post to get feedback from those in the know. If a person were to take some typical roofing flashing, being aluminum for the most part and easy to work...
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    Interesting Observance.

    Today again, I was cleaning up yard tools that I've use to trim hedges and cut trees and things like that. I usually like to completely clean and sharpen the blades before running them dry and putting them away for next usage. Well again today I was using an angle pneumatic die grinder to clean...
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