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  1. Fireman431

    Pavers on a Pool Deck

    Thinking of starting a project. Nothing like waiting until summer comes in Florida before starting another outdoor job...:rolleyes: I want to cover my existing concrete/acrylic coated pool deck with the 1" thick pavers & coping. I've seen it on the web and watched the videos and the results...
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    Twin Engine Sync Gauge

    I have been looking for a 2" black faced twin engine sync gauge for months and cannot find anything. Anyone out there able to lend a hand or point in the right direction?
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    For the Central Florida boaters

    FYI...this thread has been started in the "Activities & Destinations" forum: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=458161&p=3098779&posted=1#post3098779
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    St. Augustine in May/June: UPDATED: Now With Dates!

    Every year we bring our boat around from Lake Monroe to Daytona Beach. We spend the night in Jacksonville and hit St. Augustine about noon on day 2. We normally spend 3-4 days there (until our livers give out), and then head to DB. Any other boaters want to try to set some time aside for a...
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    HP to Weight Ratio

    Anyone know the correct or industry standard of HP:weight? This came to while reading another thread and I just did some simple math: Boat is 21,000 lbs. Engine(s) total HP is 620. 21,000 ? 620 = 1 HP per 33.87 lbs = 24.7mph WOT via GPS How does everyones elses vessels compare? Omit the...
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    Boating in Volusia, Florida

    Thursday is going to be 70?. I'm playing hookey from work along with 4 friends are we're going boating. Anyone in the West Volusia, Florida area is welcome to come raft up for burgers/dogs/beer if you like. We'll probable be in the Blue Springs area of the St. Johns River. Boat is "Stick's...
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    Registering an Inflatable

    I posted this in the inflatable section, but wasn't getting much action there (story of my life :rolleyes:), so I thought I would ask here, specifically to anyone in the know from Florida: I just picked up a replacement inflatable...I lost mine last year during a storm. 11.5' Boat US brand...
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    Inflatable - Hull numbers or not?

    I just picked up a replacement inflatable... 11.5' Boat US brand. Inflatable keel, rigid transom, oars, pump, NO LEAKS! How much, you ask? $80. :eek: There is no title for it, which I really could care less about. The main purpose I want it is truly for life saving needs. I have a Tohatsu 3.5...
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    West Volusia County, Florida

    Looking to get together with some other boaters this weekend on the St. Johns. Anyone plan on going out before winter gets here and it becomes mildly uncomfortable?
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    The Walking Dead

    Anyone else following The Walking Dead on AMC? Sunday nights @ 10:00? I have never seen a TV show with theatrical makeup and realism like that. So far, it's been pretty good. The premier was amazing and the rest have been better than I though they'd be.
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    Lifting a Hummer H2

    Anyone ever lift a Hummer H2? I see many different set ups on the web and I'm not sure which kit to get. Mine has the airbag rear suspension. I'm looking to get 5" of lift and if I'm gonna dump the cash for the kit, I want to make sure I get the right one. Thanks in advance.
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    What Does Your Boat's Name Mean?

    On the same format as the username thread, where does the name of your boat come from? I see many and always try to figure them out. Some are just impossible! STICK'S COMPETITION - My wife is tall and lean and I've called her "Stick" since the day I met her. When we bought this Carver, she...
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    Central Florida

    This looks like it might be a bargain for someone in Central Florida. I have nothing to do with this boat, just passing it along for someone who may be interested. Hope I'm not in violation of an iBoats rule! :eek: http://daytona.craigslist.org/boa/2070537831.html
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    Leaking Heat Exchanger - Merc 7.4L

    2001 Mercruiser 7.4L MPI. 535 hours. Port engine has a leak on the end cap of the heat exchanger (raw water side). It is a small dripping crack approx 1" long. Can this be removed, disassebled and safely repaired (braised, epoxied, or sealed) and returned to service? The crack seems so minor...
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    FloScan Fuel Gauge

    I'm looking for a new FloScan fuel GPH gauge with the digital readout. Everything I find requires me to buy the sensors with it. I can't find just the replacement gauge. It's a series 5500 for gas engines that will go from 0-32 GPH. I appreciate any help.
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    MarineAir A/C Compressor

    I have a 16K BTU MarineAir unit in the boat. The compressor is starting to go (can hear the bearings rattling) and I'd rather not dump $1600.00 for a new one. Does anyone know of a reputable company that sells replacement compressors for this unit and anyone in the Central Florida that can...
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    Velvet Drive issue?

    2001 Mercruiser 7.4L with Velvet Drives. 2.8:1 units. 500 hours. Started hearing a noise in the starboard tranny whenever in gear. It sounds like a light tapping, but it's quiet. I can only hear it if the radio is off and the enclosure is open. I pulled the boat thinking something was wrapped...
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    Marine A/c

    One of the A/C units in the boat is starting to have issue with me. It is a 16,000 BTU MarineAir system. As I hooked into shore power this afternoon, I heard the breaker on the boat kick after 5 minutes of the A/C running. I noticed after restarting it that is was blowing "cool", not cold. I...
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    Tohatsu 3.5hp

    2006 Tohatsu 3.5 kicker. 10 hours. What is the correct mixture for this awesome beast?
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    Mercruiser 7.4L service

    2001 Mercruiser 7.4L MPI (x2). 400 hours. They run fantastic & I want to keep it that way. What is the best service manual to get for these engines? Factory mercruiser? Cylmer? Sticky posts from Don?
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