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    Ashphalt surfin'...

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    new transom boards and a drain plug hole...

    on an older 12foot tinny.... What is the best wood to use? What is the best way to treat/finish the wood before instalation? What are the acceptable methods of treating/finishing the wood (if any)? I plan on making the inside and outside boards slightly larger than they were in hopes of...
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    Kill switch retro fit

    I have an 83 evinrude 9.9 for my 12ft tinny that I am working on this winter. I noticed that the kill switch is a rubber covered unit and am thinking that pushing it might be a chore if, by some odd occurance, I am in the water and the motor is still running and in gear. Do people upgrade...
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    The pot at the end of the rainbow

    We were tent camping at our favorite lake this summer. Had fabulous weather for the first 4 days we were there. The fifth day, Friday, dawned bright and clear but soon clouds were coming over the mountains and we could hear thunder in the distance. In a short time there was a heavy rain...
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    surface coating inside the crankcase?

    Is there a special coating, paint or anodizing that evinrude put on the inner surface of the crank case and cooling system??<br /><br />I'm working on a 1976 40 horse power head. I am wondering if a cleanup in an aluminum compatible hot tank solution would hurt anything??<br /><br />Thanks for...
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    Rumor - Is it true??

    Rumor I heard this morning has it that Kerry's people are promising free waffle irons to all who will vote for him.
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    how may of you guys have had one of these??

    http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine2.htm <br /><br />A pile of fun :D but don't get caught with one in canada. :rolleyes: what I was told anyway.
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    antivirus websites blocked

    In the process of setting up a new computer with ADSL, I aquired a virus that used the NT/system authority shut down when ever I logged in on the internet, shut down norton internet security, microsoft updates, the ability to use REGEDIT and access to any of the antivirus websites.<br /><br />I...
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    Spec plate horsepower ratings on the hull

    I have a 13 ft Skee Bee with a 1976 40 hp Evinrude on it. The ‘rude has its problems and I have been pondering the merits of re-powering. The spec plate on the hull says 40 hp and 875 lb max. <br /><br />What will work best? What would you suggest, I am new to boating and bought on impulse...
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