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  1. FBPirate95

    Would a pictoral guide to installing a Teleflex Steering system be helpful?

    I'm about to install a new NFB 4.2 Mechanical Rotary Steering on my project boat. Would it be helpful to do a step by step photo tutorial on the installation?
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    Equipment Placement on Transom

    Can you guys take a look at this photo and see if these are appropriate spots to place the equipment? I've looked at the directions for everything, and from my best guess this should work. But as always I'd like advice from those with some experience.
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    Its like Christmas in May!

    My new goodies arrived today!! http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/FBPirate95/Project%20Boat%20Tracking/BoatBooty003.jpg How sad is it that I was like a longing school boy just waiting for the clock to hit 5pm so I could leave and go open my "presents". LOL
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    What you can do with spray paint, Dremel Mutli Max, and new gauges....

    Got my new "toys" in today, so I had to finish my instrument cluster. Before: http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/FBPirate95/Project%20Boat%20Tracking/boat019.jpg After: http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/FBPirate95/Project%20Boat%20Tracking/Dash002.jpg Not QE2 quality, but...
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    Could one of the wiring gurus look over this wiring diagram?

    Starting new with all wiring on my project boat. I'm not electrical expert so I would appreciate someone to look over what I've drawn out. Thanks.
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    We are blessed....

    I don't know about anyone else here, but I find myself in awe of the existance we all share. Even with all of the troubles around us, at any given time you can look out and see beauty and perfection around you. I think that's why I like getting out on the water so much, or taking a hike...
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    Anchor for intercoastal waters???

    I need to get a new anchor and I'm torn between a slip ring anchor and a river anchor. Traditionally I use a slip ring anchor, but lately I've been thinking about installing an Anchormate Winch on my boat. It seems the river anchor or mushroom anchor are the only ones compatible with the...
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    My 3.5 year old trips me out....

    My parents keep my youngest 4 days a week due to my schedule and my wife's college schedule. So in the afternoons I spend time with him. He actually a great kid....I'm shocked at how well behaved and knowledge seeking he his. His favorite things are trains, big trucks, anything with a trailer...
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    Need Wiring help for Battery Disconnect

    I'm in the process of rewiring my project boat. My plans are to install a battery cut off switch, and a switch gang panel with fuses for my lights, bildge pump, fish finder, etc. I would also like to wire the horn independantly from the panel so that the horn can be sounded at any time. Does...
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    Anyone from around the Jacksonville, Fl area?

    I know that TD is from around here, just wanted to see if there were any other northeast florida/southeast georgia boaters in here.
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    Anyone ever use this stuff?

    Its Krylon's Fusion Spray Paint. Supposedly its made for using on plastic. It states the paint "bonds" to the material. So I decided to see how it would work. It goes on pretty easy and indeed does seem to "bond" without any signs of flaking. My question is how long do you think it will...
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    How I spent my day.....

    http://s913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/FBPirate95/Project%20Boat%20Tracking/Trailer%20Rebuild/?albumview=slideshow
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    Kudos to iboats customer service

    I just wanted to take a minute to express my appreciation to iboats customer service. While I haven't order many items on here, I am on the verge of placing a fairly large order. I had some questions and concerns about the order and I decided to utilize the online chat feature with customer...
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    Sizing Tires

    Ok, I'm a little confused...... When sizing the tires for your trailer you add up the weight of the trailer and the boat/equipment. On mine the trailer is 1200lbs and the boat is 1600lbs for a total of 2800 lbs. Do I: a: get tires rated for a minimum of 2800 lbs b: since the load is divided...
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    For men who mop.....

    Ok don't know how many of the guys in here mop, but in my house the duty falls for me. We have hardwood floors through most of the house so its not just a quick job. Well I've been finding that after every time I mop, my lower back would begin to hurt. So after a little bit of thought, I...
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    Welding. Not as easy as it looks......

    I'm the type of guy that is pretty handy at detail work. Carving, making stuff by hand, etc. But on my new resto project, I've undertaken the challenge of learning to weld. The trailer for the boat had some bad angle iron and was missing fenders, so I'm working on adding new metal and...
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    Bunk Mounting Question

    I'm replacing the bunk brackets on my trailer and would like to know if the bolt that holds the mounting bracket on the trailer to the mounting bracket on the bunk should be tightened enough so the bunk won't pivot. Or should it remain loose enough for the bracket to pivot back and forth some.
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    Citibank is an idiot.....

    So we get a letter in the mail today from Citibank saying they are cancelling our credit line. There basis for doing is that they "periodically update their customers credit situation & based on the fact their credit criteria has changed we no longer meet their requirements" Basically what...
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    Going under the knife tomorrow

    Sunday night one of my wisdom teeth broke in half so now I get to have all four cut out tomorrow. I've never been put to sleep or had surgery so this should be a real blast. Worse yet, the weather is great and I should be taking the time to finish working on the boat.... SIGH
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    Any bird owners in here?

    Just checking to see if their are any other bird owners on this forum. We purchased our 3rd bird last night. So right now we have a 19 year old Blue & Gold Macaw, a 3 year old Quaker Parrot, and a 7 month old Eclectus. If you have a bird, please share photos and any stories for us to enjoy...
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