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    Kicker puts HP over rated HP

    I just read in Sea Magazine about if you are rated for 150HP and with a 150 hanging off, and you put a 5 HP kicker on the transom, you are over the rated HP and your INS agency can deny your claim...something to think about, and discuss with your agent up close and personal
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    1960 Merc 10HP

    I was given a 1960 Merc 100 (10hp). Float and carb top missing, head has both plug holes stripped, but good compression and spark. My concern is the impeller, special wrenches to get at it, etc. Guess this a "Spring Shift" model. One heavy SOB for 10hp. Plus have to find a carb and head. Still a...
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    Seahorse/Fastwin

    Just when did the Johnny/Rude thing start. Question is relevent here (this catagory) I think as its a "what fits what" or "it fits both" after when on parts. Thanks in advance
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    Old Twin Hose question

    Does anyone know of a decent clear picture or diagram of the old Twin Hose gas tank connectors? I would like to send it to someone that might have some of the tanks. Thanks in advance, Robby
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    Troll in Saltwater

    Is there anything different to do when using a Electric Troll motor in salt? Looks pretty well sealed, and just wash it off after use? Thanks in advance
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    Raw water pumps

    As I am 99.9% sure but ya never know, are older Sherwood/Jabsco raw water pumps bi-directional? Part #s Jab188838/Sher9959/VP835515. Picked a spare on ebay for a song, but its impeller (different app) was opposite from what mine runs as. It sure looks like it will run both ways. I will put a...
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    Old Merc/ old Johnny question

    People throw stuff my way. Picked up an old 18hp Johnson with a froze block (pistons rusted to the walls now from sitting). Serial# J(?)D12 1708849..late 50's? White cowling with brown stripe. Except for the block, in good shape.Good rope start, lower and prop <br /> Also a 1960 Merc...
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    Great boat site

    This site is great for a cold winters day<br /> http://www.fiberglassics.com/
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    Great boat site

    Figured you rebuilders would like this site. Great old boats. A little difficult to navigate the site until ya figure it out...the brochures are priceless! And so many old boat makers! <br /> http://www.fiberglassics.com/
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    Great boat site!

    Anybody else see this? Great old boats. A little difficult to navigate the site until ya figure it out...the brochures are priceless! And so many old boat makers! <br /> http://www.fiberglassics.com/
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    Free ads...

    New site... [URL=http://www.blujay.com/]<br />Seems like ebay, but free and no bidding, free photos, long time limit. Check it out. (Thanks Boatster from CA)
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    Atlanta Santa+a 2x4 beating a lady

    So I see a quick shot on the news of some black santa sitting in squad car after beating on some women with a 2x4 for handing out flyers or something. Imagine driving down the street with your kid, and heres santa beating the hell out of some old lady on the ground with a 2x4! Damn, I miss all...
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    Hey, Oregon!

    Ya got yer "card" yet? This just more government in your pocket, or that many uneducated boaters down that way? :D <br />Quote<br />"If you will be 45 or younger in 2005, you will need a Boater Education Card to operate your powerboat if it's greater than 10 hp. Classes and online training...
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    Adding photo

    Just how do I go about adding a photo to a post. Any help thanks in advance. I just can't figure it out, and I know computers (I think)<br /> <br />TADA! Hope this works. My "Barge" 24 Suncruiser next to my slipmates 28 Fly
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    Alpha 1 drain questions

    So, the neighbor that said she would take the damn boat in for service, bought used late this summer, comes over today and it not been touched. Too late to get in for service. No manuals. I have time to do something Sunday. I think its an Alpha Gen 1. It was run on the muffs and put in the...
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    Keep voting 'till ya win in WA

    So the whining democrats in Washington lost by 42 votes in the Gov race on the second count too (republicans gained one more vote). Instead of admitting defeat, they will spend a million more of "wrote off on taxes" donated money -Kerry sent $250,000-and have a third recount to make enough votes...
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    Ebasicpower problems..

    Has anyone had problems similar to the following with Ebasicpower?<br />Originally posted by***x<br />Go to ebasicpower.com <br />-------------------------------------------------Wrong! From Robby6950<br />I would not give them the time of day..sent me a wrong part and told me I WAS WRONG and...
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    Muriatic acid/bottom paint

    Theres another thread that people seem to want to tell someone to use muriatic acid on a hull waterline green scum line from sitting in salt. Problem is, this hull HAS BOTTOM PAINT. <br /> I don't feel like making any foes here in IBoat land, so after my opinion was put forth (what does not wash...
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    SaltAway Tip

    For those that use "SaltAway" with their dispenser, thats good for a full size V-8. I stick a golfball in the cup when I rinse my out board, then whats left afterwards, I put in a 5 gallon bucket which was originally filled with 4 oz to a gallon, and I stick that bucket under my kicker and...
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    Muriatic acid/exhaust

    Any problem with pouring some Muriatic acid in the exhaust manifolds, letting it sit for a bit, then slowly flushing out with water to be nutralized and collected in a large pan out the Volvo 280 outdrive? Proper safety concerns aside, any opinions? 350 GM with after market one piece Barr...
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