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    will this work to get my boat in the garage?

    Let?s see if I can explain what I am thinking of doing: I am in the process of a buying a small boat (14?-15?) as I need it to fit in my garage. Problem is that the way my driveway and side entry garage is set, there is NO WAY (not enough room for both boat and vehicle) to back it in the...
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    Edgewater Boats

    Anyone hear any negative news about Edgewater boats? Considering buying one and they are having a "factory sale" on some of their boats. Nothing wrong with that and I cannot find anything negative on the internet but just wondered if anyone has heard anything. thanks
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    2009 Whaler 150 SS

    Have been boat free for a few years and am ready to purchase a boat again. Went an looked at the Whalers this weekend. They had a 09 130ss in the water and I was really impressed. The ride was alot beter than I thought it would be. Ended up putting a REFUNDABLE deposit down on a 09 150ss...
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    boston whaler size??

    After selling my boat a few years back, I am ready to consider buying another. I am considering a 13' because it HAS to fit in my 19' garage. Boat would be used in coastal waters by wife, 7 yr old son and I. I would rather go with a 15' but unsure if it would fit in my garage. Any one know...
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    cleaning hard water stains from windshield

    I have a new Toyota that my 4 year old loves to wash for me. Problem is I now have these stubborn hard water spots all over the windshield that I can't seem to get off. Anyone have any ideas on how to clean it and keep them from coming back?
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    "snow on heat pump"

    I live in the southeast and noticed a possible problem this morning. My home was completed in June and I have two Bryant heat pumps. Last night the temp. dropped to approx. 35 degrees. This morning I noticed one of the outside units (condenser?) had several bands of "snow" along the fins. There...
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    hit log...any damage?

    Last weekend I hit a partially submerged log with my 2002 Yamaha 115 4 stroke. I noticed that my speedometer was stuck at 32 mph. I ran the boat for approx 20 minutes afterwards and noticed no other problems. <br /> <br />A guy at the marina showed me where I had wood jammed tight in a small...
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    Weed Eater Storage

    I am moving into an APT. next week for about 8 months or more. I am storing my lawn equipment (blower, weed eater, riding mower and stick edger). I have ran all the gas out of them and was wondering if I should do anything else to help ensure that they are not ruined just sitting in storage...
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    building a house

    I am considering (1st Stages) of building (contracting out the work) my next home. I live in the southeast and was wondering if anyone had any knowledge of the money I might save. Any other advise? <br /><br />thanks in advance
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    Kenmore Dishwasher

    Anyone have knowledge of diswasher repair? I have a Kenmore and I am almost 100% that it is leaking from the "Gate Shaft Seal". <br /><br />How do I remove the old one and replace it?<br /><br />Thanks in advance
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    opinions wanted

    Last April I purchase a used 2002 Edgewater 175 CC with a 115 Yamaha 4 Stroke. I looked at boats for several years and struggled back and forth between a center console and a dual console. I finally bought the cc because I got a decent deal on it and I figured the it would be easier to resale...
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    Bimini Top

    I recently purchased a 2002 Edgewater 175CC. The boat came with a factory installed bimini top. The orginal owner stated to me that it had never been used, which I tend to believe because when I took the boot off it still had the warranty slip attched to the top.<br /><br />When the top is...
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    strange noise

    First let me say I am so glad I found this site. It is great to be able to ask questions/post concerns and get everyone's feedback<br /><br />The other day I started my 115 Yamaha four stroke for the first time this year. It wouldn't start the first 5-6 times, before I realized the safety...
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    bottom paint removal

    I recently purchased a two year old boat. It had been bottom painted by the previous owner. I trailer the boat and it is not left in the water for any length of time. The bottom paint is flaking off and look terrible.<br /><br />I was told that eventually the paint would flake off but don't...
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    lower end drain/vent plug gaskets

    Hi all...new to boating and have a maintenance question. I have a 2002 Yamaha 115 4 stroke on a 17.5 CC Edgewater. <br /><br />I recently replaced the foot oil and noticed that the vent/drain plugs had gaskets made from an unknown material (similar to regular gasket material). The "boat...
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