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    Trolling

    I ran across this picture this morning while I was deleting some files. I thought some of you all might like it:<br /> <br /><br />July, 2003, apx. 45 nm ENE of Oregon Inlet, NC, "The Triple Zeros"<br /><br />By the way, there are several other boats in the picture. How many can you see?<br...
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    Painting A Boat

    The title says Painting a boat but maybe it should say, how we painted our boat. I don't know much about painting other than what we did with our 23'walkaround over last winter. Another thread on the subject prompted this one..<br /><br />Our boat is a 1991 23' walkaround cuddy. It has an 8'...
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    Soldering vs, Crimping Volume II

    Its raining out and I've been putting together a small wireing harness while in the house this morning. I got to thinking about all the discussion about the way to attach wires and connectors. Most are crimped alone, and I've seen so many failures from those connections that they would be...
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    Graphics

    I picked up the graphics today and stuck them on. I was going to take pictures of the process but there is so little to it, and I was alone, so I didn't even try. I did get a bit of a suprise though. The fellow who was making them called me at work when he realized how much it was going to...
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    Saturday Was A Good Day

    Got a lot done saturday.<br /><br />This was saturday morning:<br /> <br /><br />This was late saturday afternoon:<br /> <br /><br />Thom
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    Awl Grip - Lessons Learned

    Coat 3 went on today. A lot was learned today that I thought I should pass on.<br /><br />The second coat looked much much better than the first, sort of stunning actually. The same can not be said of the third.<br /><br />Lesson 1. Always sand between coats. The second coat seemed to lay...
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    First Coat Of Awl Grip

    We put on the first color coat of Awl Grip on today. I was stunned with how it came out. Everything I've seen has said that you should be prepared to be disapointed after the first coat but to wait until the second. This thing looks better right now than it did the day it came out of the mold...
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    What Will $3.00+ Gas Do To Your Boating

    OPEC's production cuts and the oil industry's reluctance to operate refinerys at the utilization rates of the 1990's have already caused a major spike in US gas prices and this is just the beginning. It is speculated that prices will be over $3.00 per gallon by mid summer.<br /><br />What...
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    Boatbuilding-II

    Maybe these pictures will inspire someone, or just lead to some more enjoyable daydreaming.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><br />I think these help folks understand what is meant by the term "Carolina Flare" too. Hope you all enjoy them.<br /><br />Thom
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    Boatbuilding

    Its cold and I'm stuck at home. Just thought I'd share some pictures taken in a friend's barn:<br /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><br />Hope you enjoy them.<br /><br />Thom
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    Furuno Radar Data Cable Wire Color Question

    Has anyone got a schematic for a Furuno 1623 showing the purpose of each wire? I don't have one and could use the information. Any help will certainly be appreciated.<br /><br />Thom
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    Rocket Launcher

    It doesn't always mean a pipe rack up on the hard top. It also means an easy home project, good one for the winter too.<br /><br />I actually had all the hardware I needed laying around the house. I'll start with that. I also had some Black Walnut I wasn't doing anything with. Put the two...
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    What Fish Finder Do You Have?

    I'm curious, what fish finder, and which transducer, do you have on your boat(s)?<br /><br />I'll Start,<br /><br />Furuno 582L with Airmar M260 1 kW in hull<br /><br />Thom
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