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    I cleared the lake...

    Just thought I'd tell you a story about the weekend.<br /><br />On the weekend, my buddy brought his jetski to my cottage. Had not used in a couple of years.<br /><br />I decided to tune it up and make sure it is running right.<br /><br />I'm not supposed to ride jetskis. Had a hip replacement...
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    Dumb Question...Actually Really Dumb.....

    I run my '55 7.5 hp 'rude at WOT all the time.<br /><br />I used to run my '72 50 hp 'rude at WOT all the time.<br /><br />Well over the weekend which coincidently was the 1 year waranty expiration for my '03 90 HP Merc classic 2 stroke, I ran it at WOT for a couple of miles.<br /><br />Felt...
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    Dumb Question...Actually Really Dumb.....

    I run my '55 7.5 hp 'rude at WOT all the time.<br /><br />I used to run my '72 50 hp 'rude at WOT all the time.<br /><br />Well over the weekend which coincidently was the 1 year waranty expiration for my '03 90 HP Merc classic 2 stroke, I ran it at WOT for a couple of miles.<br /><br />Felt...
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    Using Fenders...

    I've got two cleets on either side of my boat. A 16.5' Cutter (http://www.grewmfg.com/xle171.html).<br /><br />My problem seems the fenders. Has small fenders, offerred no protection.<br /><br />Bought big fenders, stil don't offer much protection. When tied to the cleets, they hang too low...
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    My Ride...Please read

    I'm really testing the upload of pics.<br /><br />Also, my boat has a very wide rear and narrow front. Although it is only 16'4", it is 7'2" wide.<br /><br />I want to name it WIDE LOAD<br /><br />Wife will not let me.<br /><br />Please give me evidence backup to name it this...<br /><br...
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    Canadian Iboats? For Admins...

    I started thinking why I don't buy things from iboats. Marine prices in Canada are expensive but when I check iboats prices are much better.<br /><br />So why don't I buy anything?<br /><br />With past experiences, when a 19.99 product ships to Canada shipping is comprable to shipping in U.S...
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    2 Stroke Oil for Canadians

    My fellow Canadians, where do you get your oil?<br /><br />With my old boats, I've always gone with Canadian Tire oil when on sale.<br /><br />Regular price is 12.99 for 4 litres (U.S. Gallon).<br /><br />Then there is Shell at Canadian Tire for 21.99 for 4 litres.<br /><br />Then there is...
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    Electric Shift Controls

    I'm not the seller nor do I know the seller. I was on ebay canada and this item came up:<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2483157203&category=31283 <br /><br />These are electric shift controls. I used to have an electric shift O/B so I know some...
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    1954 Evinrude 7.5 hp noise

    I have the above engine and it runs well. It is noisey. I've tried everything to silence it but no luck.<br /><br />The noise comes from the cowl. I've tried everything to stop the vibration but the motor at WOT sounds like a rock in a tin can!<br /><br />A couple of questions:<br /><br />1...
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    For Boatin Bob

    You seem to be the only local on the board that posts regularly and since you and I have the same boat (I've got the 90 and you the 115), just wondering how everything is going.....<br /><br />Joe
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    Prop Results

    Got my n ew boat with a 17" prop. 90 HP Merc Classic on a 16' bowrider.<br /><br />Got about 47 mph and over 5500 RPM<br /><br />New 21" prop. With 4 strapping lads on board got 51 MPH with just shy of 5500 RPM.<br /><br />I'm happy now....
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    More Primer Bulb

    OK. I know the purpose of the primer bulb. It is to fill the carb float bowls with gas. If the engine is not overly tilted, Do you ever have to pump the bulb?<br /><br />You are probably wondering why I'm asking.<br /><br />My first boat was a 1972 50 hp evinrude closed bow. Got rid of it...
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    Calling all Canadian Boaters!!!

    Sorry my American cousins.....<br /><br />I'm on the Trent between Hastings and Healey Falls. This where I do my boating....<br /><br />Wondering if there are any other iboats members in this neck of the woods.<br /><br />I run an '04 bowrider and a 50 year old 7.5 evinrude on a tin boat.<br...
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    Sciatica

    Guys:<br /><br />I'm really quite worried. My very, very active wife (gym 5 days a week, ER staff etc etc.) is now essentially house bound and can no longer walk more than 5 minutes. Also, she is my fishing buddy. She's only 31!<br /><br />She has been diagnosed with Sciatica. Has had x-rays...
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    Summerizing '03 90 hp classic

    I'm putting my boat in the water for the first time since I stored it in the fall. This is the first time I've done this with the new motor/boat.<br /><br />My old boat, no oil injection, I would gas it up and toss it in. (Winterize I change plugs, LU oil etc. etc.).<br /><br />My question is...
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    Building Network for Career growth

    After a very successful career at my present employer, it is time for a change. My current employer is great but my only opportunities for growth are to move south to Boston. I would do it but my wife is very close to her family.<br /><br />I'm technical consultant specializing in enterprise...
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    Did I buy the wrong prop?

    I've got a 2003 90 hp classic two stroke.<br /><br />I bought a prop off ebay. Part number is 48-78122-21. Currently will turn close to 6000 RPMs. (did it once, never again) with a 17" prop.<br /><br />Figure to drop me 800 rpm would be perfect. I'm not by the boat.<br /><br />Is this the...
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    How to attach swivel seat?

    On my tin fishing boat, I want to attach a swivel seat to the back. <br /><br />Any suggestions on attaching the bracket?<br /><br />The seats on the boat are the standard aluminum seats full of flotation. Can I just use large screws and not bolt and washer the end?<br /><br />Ideas? Pics?<br...
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    PC problems

    I'm a computer consultant so I am very perplexed by the following problem:<br /><br />My dumb a$$ brother-in-law is getting divorced so he had to move into my house. My wife and I were away and he used my home computer.<br /><br />Of course he hit websites and installed crap he should not have...
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    PC problems

    I'm a computer consultant so I am very perplexed by the following problem:<br /><br />My dumb a$$ brother-in-law is getting divorced so he had to move into my house. My wife and I were away and he used my home computer.<br /><br />Of course he hit websites and installed crap he should not have...
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