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    Operating Marine Radio...

    Hi all, <br /><br />I was hoping to find a good source for how to operate a newly purchased Marine, VHF radio. The booklet gives channels, with abbreviations for traffic-type. Example: “Com’l” (commercial?) “NonCom’l “ (non-commercial? (recreational boats?)) “Public corresp.” (public...
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    Which of these for a spare prop?

    Which of these iboats MegaMall Aluminum props?<br /><br />http://www.iboats.com/mall/propfinder/?**********=426510069&*******=421117703&search_type=link&chart=77&pitch=21.00&manufacturer=Mercruiser&rotation=Standard&year=2005&url_mode=sta ndard<br /><br />I have a 2005 Mercruiser 3.0/Alpha 21p...
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    Use the parking-break, or else...

    I cringe when I see a “Tragedy” phrased topic, and really I don’t read many because the bad news just bothers me. That’s why I didn’t run for the camera to shoot the whole scene, which I witnessed today after an after-work outing with the better half. But in this case there was no injuries...
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    Ha-ha-ha… sorry-[butted] drunk passengers?

    Ever have someone on board who drove you nuts, and ruined your whole day?<br /><br />We are on the Illinois River, (between the Mississippi and Lake Michigan). There is plenty or recreation, but this is after all a commercial waterway! There are some serious barges… just estimating here, but...
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    Bought “cheap” to learn… now loving it!

    This is our first boat: Bayliner 18’ 185, 3.0/Alpha, no extras other than bow cover and pilot cover. <br /><br />I’ve got 13.5 hours on ‘er thus far.<br /><br />Born in ’51… I am mechanically inclined… cars, Harleys, etc.<br /><br />Here was my thinking, and I am SO glad right now.<br /><br...
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