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    Slalom Ski - For The Bigger

    All, I need a cheap slalom ski that has a better displacement then the 68" beginner O'Brien I have now. Any recommendations?
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    Enough with the...

    Come on folks, the debate will never be won by one side or the other. Let's get back to other topics and let the Mods have a break from closing up the threads. Now, to the point.... I just irritates the snot out of me. I put Smart tabs on the boat, chewed up my prop last weekend before I got...
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    Microwave Fire

    The other night, my son was heating up a chicken sandwich in the microwave. He grabbed a paper plate and cranked it on. The downside is that it was a fancy paper plate used for a B-day party and was all shinny. they used Alumn.. flake to make it shinny. It was a Little Mermaid birthday party...
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    Chewed Up Prop - Buying New One

    All, I chewed up my alm. prop. Darn pile of rocks or something right off the ramp. Had about 15 launches from the ramp and it's the first time I found them. :mad: I will be buying a new prop and sending the old Turing Point 14 1/4 X 17 out for repair. I have been looking at buying the Solas...
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    Gas Fume Detector

    Anyone ever use one of these? I have a who has one on his boat and he lives by it. Still uses his blower but it's an additional source of detection. http://www.iboats.com/Gasoline_Fume_Detector/dm/*******.036795600--category_id.217500--list_time.1212030329--**********.255140317--view_id.38734
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    What Certifications?

    Since Don can't come to TX and work on my boat for me, I have been looking around for a qualified place to take my boat to when the need for service arises and it's beyond my abilities. While I am doing my research, what certifications should I be looking for so that I get a qualified place /...
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    ECU Program

    2006 Mercruiser 4.3 Injected 220HP I get mailings from a couple auto parts stores. Darn junk mail.... :mad: Anyways, one of the things I generally see highly advertised are the ECU program kits to increase HP, or just program to allow for better performance of a giving driving habit. So, are...
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    How Was Your Memorial Day?

    So how was everyone's Memorial Day weekend? Mine was great. :) We spent two days on the lake and even got my sister, BIL and Niece out on the tubes and skies on Sunday. First time to have 9 folks on a 10 person boat. :D I find it more fun watching the kids have fun. Took a few minutes today...
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    Kindergarten Graduation

    Here is a picture of my son with his teacher after graduating from kindergarten. :cool: Both Mom and me thought he'd have dropped out by now but surprisingly enough, he loved it and is ready for first grade. ;) Only a couple days of school left "parties" before summer break. 3 down and one...
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    Trailer Guide On not "ons"

    So all the posting about max width of a a trailer at 8'6" got me worried about the width of mine. I had drawn up plans to make custom guide ons for mine. Well, according to my drawing, I was 8'8" so I had to run back out and measure the width. Man, I am at 8 feet, 5 and half inches so I guess...
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    Smart Tabs Install - yet Another

    See the picture... I am going to install tabs this weekend but I think the transducer will have to be relocated. I plan to mount the tabs as far outboard as possible (marked) but I am not sure where to remount the transducer. Can I just mount that inboard of the tab and plug the old holes? I...
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    Good Dinner

    I grilled some massive pork chops. Darn they were good. On top of that, we tried grilled banana's and with some whipped creme on top, they are darn good too.
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    Drive Showers

    Anyone here use them? Any comments one way or the other. I am always interested in something that will increase the life of components. During drive oil changes, I haven't noticed that the oil is breaking down. I have a 2006 4.3L Merc 220HP with and Alpha 1 drive. we do a lot of tubbing and...
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    Dealer Comments

    Mods, I have a dealer / store that has been good to me, going out of their way to fix small issues and help me. I thought I'd let people know their name but wanted to make sure that wasn't against forum rules. :confused: No bashing, just a little plug for them and how they have treated me. Is...
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    Draining Water

    All, I have a 07 Merc 4.3L MPI and operate in fresh water only. Should I drain the water from the engine after each use or leave it in? There are three drains on the engine to make it easy.
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    New and Spare Prop

    I just want to make sure I have the pitch and size stuff right. First off, I have a 2007 Mercruiser 4.3L MPI 220 with the Alpha 1 drive. The current prop is aluminium 4 blade 14 1/4 18P OEM prop. With the typical load on the boat and trimmed, I run about 4200 RPM WOT. I think this should be...
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    Carpet

    All, No carpet on my deck or swim platform and it gets a little slicker than we'd like when wet. If you have used a carpet from iBoats here, what did you like / dislike. I will ultimatley be laying carpet down and makeing them removable with snaps of some sort. Anyone have a boat with...
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    Battery Jump Boxes

    All, I have been going back and forth between dual battery setup or a battery jump box for the just in case situations. Any thoughts either way? In any case, any recomendations for either setup and parts would be a great help. We do tie up in coves and listen to the raido but havn't had...
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    5-Pole Trailer Harness - Auto Side

    All, I currently have a 4 pole modulite adapter for my vehicle side. This supplies the power to the trailer for trailer lights off the main auto battery instead of power from the auto light system itself. Long story short, the trailer I have has the surge disk brake system and the last owner...
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    Maintain Gelcoat Shine

    Okay, I am sure this has as many opinions as members but I thought I would ask. I am looking to do two things: 1. Apply a good quality wax that will last a season and keep my boat nice and shiny. 2. Use a maintainer if needed to increase the ability of the wax to do its job. I operate in...
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