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  1. FBPirate95

    Whale of a time!

    This is what you call a rough day on the water..... http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/07/21/whale-leaps-water-lands-couples-sailboat/?test=faces
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    Johnson VRO or Matrix Sentinel

    Pulled the VRO off this weekend and for some reason it made me chuckle thinking about the Matrix Sentinels. Can you see it?
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    Trim sender issue

    I've noticed the trim sender on my project but is sticking. its not completely frozen, but there's enough sticktion that the spring won't move it. Any body ever free one of these up? Or will I need to buy another unit?
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    Couple more questions on VRO removal

    I've taken the VRO pump and carbs off my motor and have a couple of questions. In the following picture, you can see the pulse air port off of the crank case, but what is the blue and gold thing connected to the air line? It was installed between the pump and the crankcase. The next...
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    Holy Action Film!!!!

    I Declare a Man Law to go see this!!! The Expendableswritten by Dave Callaham and Sylvester Stallone, and directed by Stallone. The film pays tribute to the blockbuster action films of the 1980s and early '90s, and stars an array of action veterans from those decades, including Stallone...
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    Question on VRO conversion

    I'm going to replace my VRO pump with a normal pre-mix pump. The pump I am going to use is: Part Number: 0388268 this number is listed under a 1975 115 motor on BRP. Description: PUMP AY,FUEL Pack Qty: 1 Dimensions: 3.50 x 2.25 x 2.25 (in) Weight: 0.44 lbs Equivalent Parts...
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    Transom repair question....

    Ok so I've finally gotten the plywood cut out for my transom. My question is what is the best way to "glue" the first layer of plywood to the inside layer of the hull? (see pic below) Should I use a layer of resin and let it cure or should I use some type of construction adhesive? Then what...
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    I think my littlest has boat fever.

    And here's his bathtub fleet.:D
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    Yet another Smart Tab placement question

    I'm at the point of my project that I need to layout where I should put the Smart Tabs. However, after reviewing where people have placed theres, as well as going by the install directions, I'm a little confused. My stern has a unique design to it that causes the very outermost portion of the...
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    Anyone ever taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?

    I know we have several members in here who's rolls take them to buisness leadership training. Has anyone been type labeled with the Myers-Briggs system? I am labeled as ENTP type meaning I'm prone to extraversion, intuition, thinking, and perception. I'm amazed at how accurate the sytem is...
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    Poor Man Restoration - 1979 Marquis Catalina

    I've posted threads with various questions and stages of my project, but I figured now it's time to make a real restoration thread. I acquired this boat for free after I began looking for a replacement for my 1985 Sport Craft Fish 'n Ski. My old boat had a bad transom that the previous owner...
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    3 way switch question

    My outboard trim trim switch on my side control has broken. Instead of spending $40 bucks on a new switch can I use a mom on/off/mom on switch? This it the switch I have, but I'm not sure how to wire it. There are only three wires coming from the trim motor. One red, one blue, one green...
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    Ok...I'm done with denial...now its time to replace transom

    Well its been bugging me for some time now. Even though I had suspensions about it, I thought "Nah, my new to me boat doesn't have a soft transom." Curiosity finally got to me and I decided to use my handy-dandy multi max to investigate. Instead of popping the cap, I cut out the portion of...
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    Bolt Hole Pattern for 90hp

    Anyone have a bolt hole pattern for a 1985 90hp Johnson? I've done all kinds of online searches but can't find anything.
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    Need some advice on adding no slip texture to the deck

    I'm about to glass in the floor of my boat and I'm trying to think ahead of how I can get some no slip texture to it. My plan is to lay some csm, then some woven mat. Finally I'm going to either use a Rustoleum marine paint to paint the deck, or this new Valspar exterior paint I've been...
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    Hardwork does pay off.

    My day just went from blah, to the best day of my career. I have been working at my company for almost 5 years now. Ever since I started I have been steadily working on a project proposal which was extremely needed and would bennefit the company from every quality and monetary standpoint. The...
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    Dremel Multi-Max

    Not sure how many people out there use something like this, but I highly recommend getting one. Their about $100 bucks and let me tell you they are quite versatile and useful when working on your restoration. So far I've used mine to pull up carpet, do some sanding, and make cut outs in the...
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    Show pics of your favorite boat ramp

    Here's one of my favorites that opened up last year near my parents house. When I was young this ramp was just a dirt road path through the woods with a dirt ramp into the water. Now its pretty nice. Has paved paths for people to walk, with signs on the different types of trees, a nice...
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    What else besides boats do kids like???

    Vintage War Birds. These pics are a couple of months old. I came across them when I was reorganizing my pic files. What struck me was the smile on their faces. I see the same type of looks when they get to work on the boat or going fishing etc...
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    Installation of a new rotary steering system Verified

    This thread is a step by step pictoral guide for the installation of a new rotary steering system on a single outboard powered boat. While the directions supplied with the systems are adequate for the installation, this pictoral guide should help visually represent each step of the process...
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