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    Bad week in the neighborhood!

    It has been a crazy week around here. The only good thing has been the weather. (Sun and mid 70's) ;.Now the bad news. My neighbor down the road had told me he was getting a newer pontoon and had a buyer lined up. I helped dig it out over the weekend. He had parked it in his driveway; was using...
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    The bird won!

    Was watching a show on Dish (North Woods Law). Shows stories about Game Wardens and their stories. Saw one who got a call to respond to a pit bull attack. Upon arrival; it showed the dog very meek laying on the ground. It came out in the story that the 80lb. dog picked a fight with a 10" Guinea...
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    Logging off question?

    Has happened several times and just curious. I log in; everything runs fine. I don't see anything interesting; so I arrow back to opening page to log off. It might or might not say I'm in or not. I click on the box and it comes up "Error. Check back in 24Hrs." It's probably me; I'm just...
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    Super Bowl

    Already Friday and nobody has commented about the game. Some must think its a "Done Deal". Anybody coming down here for the game? The weather is supposed to be decent (60-70). Also they are suppose to open the roof so Brady can see the Texas stars! This whole week has been fun and games down...
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    Gulf Coast Fishing Tourney

    Just curious? Any members sign up for the Gulf Coast Fishing Tourney? Know any winners? It ends Labor Day. It is good for the waters of the Gulf Coast only.
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    Another T/T question

    Am starting another about the T/T circuit; I had the motor on my Bayliner replaced with a 100HP Evinrude. It did not have a switch on the motor. Switch at the helm is 15A spring loadedI . I found the blue and green wires inside the motor and wired the switch. Easy! Only problem is no power...
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    Got a gift!

    I have wanting to close in my garage for years; open joists; felt on the walls.I know that drywall has 0 insulation capability; felt seals drafts. But a very good friend of mine (almost like a brother) works for a local hotel chain. (Head carpenter). We talk weekly! He called me and said they...
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    Adapter or what?

    I just bought two new bedroom HDTV's. They have the antenna/cable input; only one video input; and two HDMI ports. The satellite dish uses the video input. I also have a security camera that uses a video input. Question? Is there a plug and play adapter I can use and connect to the HDMI port...
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    Computer question

    Have a question about a CD installation. I have a CD that I Installed in two different computers. They work OK. Tried to install in another computer Spare) ; and a box pops up telling me I must find or choose another path. Even tried to run it as Administrator; same thing. The other two work...
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    '79 Evinrude 100 Lower Unit Question

    Got the boat out for the summer. cleaned her up; motor started up with 6 month old gas; everything cool! Put it in the garage; let the motor down; and let it sit. Was out there about a week later; and noticed 2 small lines (LU grease) and a spot the size of a dime on the floor. ****! Checked...
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    Material question

    Has anyone heard or used a material called "ALPOLIC"? It is a composite material with a aluminum film; and supposed to be stronger that aluminum plate. I want to use it on a boat project.
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    Smart Move

    The Texas River Authority has closed a lake (Conroe) for all motoriized traffic this Saturday and possibly longer due to high water and debris in the lake. Somebody is thinking!
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    Rack and Pinion question

    I just changed out the rack and pinion and I think I have a problem. The old came out quick and fairly easy; new one went OK. (Was told I would have pull the motor to install the cable through the tube. I didn't). I ran the cable first; centered the motor; then connected the motor arm. I...
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    Wet or Dry.

    I'm getting ready to winterize the boat until Spring; got the time now. Just wondered what the general rules are? 1. Should I run the motor (100HP Evinrude) to to empty the carbs to keep the gaskets; float; etc. dry; or leave gas in motor and risk the carbs getting plugged up with varnish? 2...
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    Boat trailer paint

    Finally got the newly acquired trailer sanded down; and going to paint it after it quits raining. Any suggestions on paint or brands for a trailer? I have used Rustoleum and TSC Majic before; and have good results with both. Just wondering how they would last after being dunked in salt water...
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    Do I have to?

    Had to replace the motor on my Bayliner 1600.(Force 85 cratered; replaced with Evinrude 100. The rack and pinion was bad anyway (excessive play in steering}. The old rack was a Teleflex;. Will the Uflex rack system work? My boat guy tells me that I will have to pull the motor. I also need to...
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    Another Tilt/Trim question

    Just had a '79 Evinrude 100 installed on my boat. Would like to install a switch on the motor to raise/lower it. I was going to use a spring loaded on-off-on toggle switch. I just don't know how many amps the pump draws or the wiring color for the pump wires. Auto Zone has a switch (35...
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    Tilt Push Button Question

    The tilt pushbutton on my "89 Force 85 is going bad; (one works; one might maybe; mostly not. I know this part is NLA. I haven't tore it apart yet to look internally. My question is would a spring loaded toggle switch work? It looks like a common wire for the voltage and 2 wires for motor...
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    Question on a Gamefisher 1.2.

    Hello! I have a older Game Fisher 1.2 model 298.586130. I swapped for this back in the '70s. This thing has been a jewel! Haven't used it that much; when I'm through with it; I run it dry. My question is: is a 3 blade prop available for this unit? I was thinking about using it as a kicker for a...
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    Kill switch question/ '89 Force 85

    I am trying to wire a kill switch on my outboard. Have finally figured out wires on the switch. My question is I'm guessing a kill switch is normally open and shorts to ground when pushed. My situation is there is a push button already installed in the dash (no wires hooked up) but it is a NC...
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