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    Outboards better than sterndrives

    I live in Ontario Canada. Last year I bought a new boat with a 90 hp Merc. Many sales people tried to convince me on a sterndrive as they were cheaper for a bigger/better(?) boat.<br /><br />I preferred an outboard.<br /><br />Interestingly, I just came back from Miami and a 7 day caribbean...
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    Spinning and Bait Cast

    My whole life I have fished with a spinning rod. But I am seeing more and more people using bait cast rodes.<br /><br />I use spinning rods with the reel handle on the left. Most bait cast have handle on the right.<br /><br />Questions:<br /><br />1. What is the reason to use a bait cast?<br...
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    What aren't we experts on?

    I never thought to ask about my chimney problems 'till I saw someone else ask.<br /><br />Then it dawns on me. This is a boating web site yet we seem to discuss almost anything.<br /><br />So, what aren't we all experts on (except maybe winning the lottery so we could boat all the time and I...
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    Window Prices

    My contractor is off on his yearly holiday for a month.....<br /><br />He will be replacing all of our windows, siding etc. new deck at our cottage this spring.<br /><br />In deciding for windows, should we get sliders (windows are all about 45" wide by 40" high) or two casements side by...
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    Antifouling Wax

    www.alexmilne.com sells a full season anti fouling wax.<br /><br />I have a 17' foot bowrider that sits in the water for 5 months and takes 5 hours to scrub clean.<br /><br />Anybody use antifouling wax before and does it work. <br /><br />Any other suggestions for bottom wax?
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    Antifouling Wax

    www.alexmilne.com sells a full season anti fouling wax.<br /><br />I have a 17' foot bowrider that sits in the water for 5 months and takes 5 hours to scrub clean.<br /><br />Anybody use antifouling wax before and does it work. <br /><br />Any other suggestions for bottom wax?
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    Major Tire balancing problem

    I have a 2000 Subaru Outback Wagon Limited .<br /><br />At the 72K km service, the brakes were checked and 'serviced'. Tires<br />were rotated and balanced.<br /><br />Car never ran smoothly again. At 110 Kph (65 mph), I get a wheel shimmy. Back to the dealer it went. He rotated balanced...
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    How do you get through the Winter

    As I'm getting older (I'm 35 now), it is getting harder and harder to get through the winter.<br /><br />I'm driving my wife insane. I'm find April through early November (fishing season in Ontario) but the time from November through March is killing me.<br /><br />My hobbies are:<br /><br />1...
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    Tipping on Cruises

    My wife and I and our best friends are going on a Royal Carribean cruise the last week of January. This will be our first cruise. <br /><br />How do you tip?<br /><br />I travel alot for business and have gone down to carribean resorts (Mexico, Cuba and Panama) and have alway tipped and...
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    TCW3 Oil and Non Outboard Applications

    Because I always have TCW3 oil on hand (24:1 for my '54 Fleetwin and 50:1 for my 2003 90 hp Merc). <br /><br />I usually use the same oil in my Lawnboy, Weed Eater and Chainsaw.<br /><br />I'm I doing any damage.<br /><br />Also, my irrigation pump is a honda. Thought it was a two stroke. Now...
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    TCW3 Oil and Non Outboard Applications

    Because I always have TCW3 oil on hand (24:1 for my '54 Fleetwin and 50:1 for my 2003 90 hp Merc). <br /><br />I usually use the same oil in my Lawnboy, Weed Eater and Chainsaw.<br /><br />I'm I doing any damage.<br /><br />Also, my irrigation pump is a honda. Thought it was a two stroke. Now...
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    Looney Tunes Jose and Manuel and the Grasshopper

    I've been searching for copies of Merrie Melodies Looney Tunes with the tow crows Jose and Manuel. They spend their time chasing a grasshopper.<br /><br />It seems that only my best friend and wife have ever heard of Jose and Manuel (probably the reason he's my best friend and she's my...
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    Boat Accessory Store in Schaumbur IL

    Gent,<br /><br />I'm travelling from Toronto to Schauburg Illinois for a couple of days.<br /><br />Need to buy Sea Foam and check prop prices.<br /><br />Any recommendations?<br /><br />Tx.<br /><br />Joe
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    Total Hip Replacement

    I'm only 35 and have had a history of issues with my right hip.<br /><br />Well, after begging for years, I finally had a new hip put in.<br /><br />I'm doing better than I ever exepected.<br /><br />Well, now the question: Anybody out there with a THR?<br /><br />How long and how long do you...
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    Fuel Line for Pressure tank

    I've got a 7.5 hp 1954 Fleetwin. I would like to relocate the 6 gallon tank to the front of my 12' tin boat.<br /><br />My fuel line is too short. Need a fuel line that is about 10'. Can I buy 20' of fuel line, cut it in half and route both lines back to the connector or do I need to look for...
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    Oil Injection - Disconnect or Not

    My brand new boat has been put away for the season. It is a 2003 90hp classic.<br /><br />I hope to keep this motor for the long run (30 years?) and was wondering about the oil injection. I've got 6 months left on warranty. <br /><br />Should I have the oil injection disconnected?<br /><br...
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    Fall fishing Ontario -- Kawarthas

    I usually fish June to September. This year I got myself a 12' aluminum boat so I don't have to worry about pulling it out of the water until November.<br /><br />I'm fishing between Hastings to Healey Falls. Any advice on fishing. I usually go for Bass. I'm only catching a few perch.<br...
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    50's Fleetwin 7.5 hp

    Although I got rid of my '72 50 hp evinrude this rear and replaced it with a brand new 90hp Merc, I have always had a fondness for Evinrude.<br /><br />So I added the fleetwin to go fishing on my 12 ft Aluminum boat. Once I got it running right (cleaned and gapped plugs, new LU oil etc etc) my...
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    Spark Plug for 2003 Mercury 90 Classic No Electrode?

    Just finished breaking in my new motor and would like to change the plugs.<br /><br />I'm quoted both from the NGK site and Merc site for spark plug BUZHW-2.<br /><br />There is no electrode! Therefore no gap.<br /><br />Is this correct?<br /><br />How does a non electrode spark plug work?<br...
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    Cutter Boats-Grew Mfg

    I purchased a brand new Cutter 171 with a 90 Merc Classic on August 1 this year.<br /><br />I am very happy with the boat. It is of very good quailty.<br /><br />My disapointment came when I went to put the top back up a the end of the weekend and a couple the snapon clips were missing around...
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