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    14 day Tornado prediction - seriously ???

    Watching the weather channel tonight and during the segment, the forecasters were predicting as many as 300 (300) tornadoes over the next 14 days throughout the mid eastern USA. Holly crap :eek: Not sure how they can be so confident about a 14 day forecast like that when they can't predict what...
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    Adding aftermarket VOLTAGE REGULATOR - anyone actually done this ???

    I've read on these forums many discussions about needing / adding a voltage regulator to an older Merc (1971 Merc 800) but no information from anyone who has actually done this successfully. I constantly see voltages of 17V while running and it has not caused any issues YET, but I'm not...
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    Comparing thrust 2.5hp VS trolling motor

    Tossing around the idea of adding a trolling motor to my boat, a 15ft deep V fiberglass hull. Main motor is an 80hp. Would be used for occasional fishing and as an emergency backup. Not alot of extra room to add more batteries for a trolling motor so was looking at a small gas motor. Don't want...
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    Bimini installation and useage - advice needed

    One of my projects for this season is to buy and install a bimini top. Have a couple questions that I'm hoping to get some advice on before making the purchase. Boat is an older 16ft runabout with an 80" beam. I have the option (I think) of using a top mount hinge and mounting the hinges on-top...
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    Kill Switch Placement - where is yours located ?

    In anticipation of spring-like weather, I am hoping to get a few modifications done to the boat before I hit the soft water this season. I have an older MerControl control unit without the integrated kill-switch and when I redid the boat interior a couple years ago, I installed an aftermarket...
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    Is it true ? Is iBoats finally implementing a buy/sell/trade forum ???

    Check the link here. Not yet on-line, but "Coming Soon". http://www.iboats.com/forum_5.html I see this being very popular once it is established.
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    Keel guard - worth the time and expense ???

    Came across a really good deal on some Keel Guard and was wondering what other boaters think of the product. Should I grab it while its available or pass it up? Any issues with the Keel Guard resting on the keel rollers?
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    Transom boarding ladders

    This season I want to install a folding transom boarding ladder on my 16ft runabout with outboard motor. In the past I used one of those portable over the gunwale type ladders but it's just one more thing I have to store away when not in use and space is at a premium. I have seen lots of...
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    Like to go fast ?

    Have some extra cash you don't know what to do with? Check out this little sports car. http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=21927
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    Powerful and emotional funeral service for Toronto police officer

    Today the funeral service was held for a Toronto police officer killed in the line of duty last week. Estimates are that 12,000 police and emergency services personnel from across North America came to Toronto for the service. Thousands more citizens lined the procession route. It was truly...
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    A penny and two cents

    If someone offers you a penny for your thoughts and you give your 2 cents worth, what happens to the other penny?
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    Charge controller instead of regulator?

    I've had the common problem of over voltage charging with my 1971 Merc 800. With a fully charged battery, the alternator is putting out 17V. If I run the battery down, the charge voltage will stay around 14V until the battery charges then it jumps to 17V. I've looked into installing an...
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    Who here has never experienced snow?

    We received the first snow of the season late today. Snowing pretty good with big wet flakes that won't accumulate on the ground, but a reminder of whats to come. Got wondering about how many people have never experienced snow. You know, shoveling, snowball fights, snowmen, driving in it etc.
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    Who knows their birds of prey ?

    Was raking up leaves in the backyard tonight when I heard a loud crash. Looked over towards the house to see something falling to the yard about 50ft from me. First thought was that one of the neighborhood kids had thrown a football at the house but this is what I found laying on the ground...
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    Here is a sight you don't want to see

    A Canadian Forces Search and Rescue Hercules C130 circling the lake. This picture was taken from my front yard yesterday afternoon. Turned the scanner on to learn that a boater was missing after a small boat capsized. Two older men (74 and 48) were rescued clinging to the boat. They were wearing...
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    Spark plug question - resistor or non-resistor type

    1971 Merc 800. Manual specifies Champion L78V plugs (non-resistor) but after reading some info on the Champion website it seems like the QL78V (resistor type) may be better suited. The "Q" designation is a resistor type plug and according to the tech info they are used with CDI type ignition...
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    Lower Unit Guru's please read (1971 Merc 800)

    In the process of putting back together a lower unit for a 1971 Merc 800. The disassembly thread is here http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=401704 In summary, I'm replacing a driveshaft and using the existing bearing carrier, pinion, fwd and reverse gears in the same housing. Only other...
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    Carb rebuild - welch plugs & sealants

    Finally got around to my "winter project" of cleaning the carbs on my 1971 Merc 800. Better late than never :) The carbs are the WMK-2-1 side bowl type. Got everything taken apart, thoroughly cleaned and now mostly reassembled. Now at a point where I have a couple question I'm hoping can be...
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    Searching for lower unit seal kit

    Looked everywhere I could think of for a lower unit seal kit for my 1971 Merc 800. No listings found. Hate the thought of having to order each seal and o-ring separately. Any suggestions?
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    Lower unit dissassembly 1971 Merc 800 (update with photos)

    Well so far so good. The hard part was easy and what I thought would be the easy part has me stumped:mad: The lower unit on my 1971 Merc 800 had alot of metal shavings and chips in it when I drained it last fall. My goal is two fold. 1) I need to find and repair the cause of the metal chips...
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