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  1. BWR1953

    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    I'm in "search mode" for a used 2-stroke 150-175HP Mercury, possibly 2, but just one at a time. I choose Mercury partly because I'm a fan, but also because the only repair shop in my area is for Mercury. Logistics is a factor for me. I've been doing a broad search, a ton of reading and...
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    This seems like a good job for AI

    Cross referencing spark plugs! 😫 Man, it's time consuming and frustrating just to find a correct part, in stock, and available locally. Ugh! 😖 And yeah, I'm still looking! 🤪
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    1978 Johnson 85ML78C

    I purchased a new-to-me boat a couple weeks ago and this engine is on it. I don't plan on keeping it for the long term because I'll be up-powering to a 150HP outboard later. But, it would be nice if I can get it running for cheap now, as it will help with other stuff I have going on. Anyway...
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    What engine do I have?

    Just acquired an engine yesterday. May not be keeping it, but I'd like to know what it actually is. It has an Evinrude cowling, but the bracket plate apparently doesn't agree. :sneaky: From what I've been able to find from the Model number thus far, the engine is actually an 85HP 1978...
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    Found a new fishing hole

    It's a small sinkhole, about 50 yards in diameter and close to home. We didn't have our regular equipment with us, but my wife did catch a couple dozen bluegills which she released. We'll definitely go back. :cool: The drop off seems to go down about 20 feet, using the count down method.
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    And this is why we rivet our gunwales!

    :ROFLMAO: https://www.facebook.com/reel/289689344077647
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    Silenced .300 Blackout

    Pretty amazing.
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    Cybertruck

    Anyone else watching the live event? Pretty cool and impressive truck!
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    Outboard not running right with cowling on... and a fix!

    I'm just putting this out here so that anyone else searching for a solution to this problem can find a fix. I'm not looking for comments and solutions, etc. Just trying to help others. This fix isn't permanent, but works! :cool:
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    Trying to find a location in the Gulf

    Back in 2006, when I was living in Tampa, a co-worker took me out "about 12 miles" in the Gulf to go fishing. And we had great success! I remember that the location had a very tall, fixed type channel marker there and the water was only 14 feet deep. I'd like to find that marker so that I...
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    Sitting in a hotel room when I don't wanna... Hurricane Idalia

    We live in a little double-wide, so are strongly urged to evacuate for any major storm. Having lived through Charlie and a few other hurricanes, I take such urging seriously. Went to bed on Sunday night and the disturbance in the southern Gulf was forecast to be a "sloppy mess, maybe a...
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    Russian spacecraft crashes into moon

    Luna-25 goes splat. https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/20/world/luna-25-spacecraft-moon-collision-intl/index.html That'll teach 'em to use the metric system! :ROFLMAO:
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    If some is good... more is better...

    And too much is just right! :ROFLMAO:
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    How to actually BOOK a flight online?

    I've been using Expedia since its inception (20+ years) and other booking sites as well. But over the last several days, we've been trying to book a flight to the Philippines and nothing is going through. Frustrating! :cautious: We've used Expedia, Kayak, Orbitz, Hot Wire and numerous others...
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    Met Bill Dance

    Took the family down to the Tampa BPS yesterday for a meet & greet with bass fishing legend Bill Dance. Nice guy! (y):) I learned a lot from him over the years. 🎣 I've also previously met Jerry McKinnis, Jimmy Houston, Hank Parker and now Bill Dance. All good guys and it was great to meet...
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    Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda

    Okay, let's hear your stories. I have a couple to start out with. 🤪 Last fall, I had a chance to buy a 1983 Sea Nymph SS 175 aluminum boat with trailer for $700. The 17' hull was in good shape, as was the deck. No motor, but the steering and throttle systems were in place. The galvanized...
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    Chrome browser history showing up as Installed Programs!

    WTH is going on? System - Dell e6500 running Windows 10 Pro 64 bit installed on 28 Sep 2020. 8gb RAM, 500mb HDD. Yesterday I installed Avast! software and when I went to double-check it in the Programs & Features settings, I saw that there are hundreds of "Installed Programs" which are my...
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    Medically dependent on electricity?

    I hadn't even considered that I was such, until I saw it on the news. When hurricane Ian came through, we were okay. Only a tiny power hit and some cable/internet outage. But as I watched the news report, I realized that I am in fact medically dependent on my electricity, specifically my CPAP...
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    NASA DART mission live stream now.

    Spacecraft due to impact asteroid in about 1/2 hour or so.
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    Rivian launching boat

    Wowsers! o_O
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