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  1. paulspaddle

    How do you quote a portion of text?

    How do you quote only parts of a persons text, not the whole reply? I'm messing around with the "quote" button, but can't seem to figure it out. Thanks.
  2. paulspaddle

    Confession....are you eyeing some else's boat?

    If there is one thing I've learned about general population of the iboats congregation is they are a bunch of deal hunters. Who wants to admit their dirty little secret? Have you been watching someone else's boat?.....waiting for the right moment to make your move? me? - my neighbour at the...
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    real?

    http://www.microsoft.com/germany/aktionen/mach-es-machbar/
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    Concealed gun question

    Reading the other 'concealed gun' thread got me thinking.... Being Canadian (carrying a gun is not an option), and growing up in an non-hunting, pacifist home I know little to nothing of gun culture. Shot 25 bullets out of a M16 in Cambodia once which pretty much sums up my gun history. Do...
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    How do you put name on boat?

    What do you use to put name on a boat? Stencil and paint? Decals? - what kind?
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    Something cool, unique, facts...about your area?

    Hi, I hope this thread will work. I think I can safely say that if there is one thing all boaters have in common is the enjoyment of outdoors. In spending time outside we've gotten to know some interesting things about our various locations across North America and the World. I'm hoping in...
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    Quiet pocket doors

    I know there are a bunch of folk in the construction biz here... Anyone have any experience and recommend a quiet pocket door? I've installed a few of these for others, and IMO they sound cheap. I'm putting one in my own home this time. It will be centrally located on the main floor so I want...
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    One of a kind

    Stunning! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mAO5kBiKpw&feature=fvw Any boat builders hanging out here. I've built some none powered boats, maybe something like this next? hmmmm, let me check the bank account.
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    what's up with the water level at rest area..Minnesota?

    I can't remember exactly the mile marker, but the east bound rest area (rothsay or fergus falls??) was completely under water. The rest of the country seems to be experiencing low water levels. What caused this to flood this time of year?
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    How much would this effect performance?

    The blades on this prop are a bit chewed, most paint, but one blade as some aluminum missing. How reliable would a performance test be on a prop like this? Some identifying marks on the prop are: 41B7 on one blade 198E2 on another What do those numbers represent? Thanks!
  11. paulspaddle

    weight of outdrive?

    Just read through sticky, "homemade outdrive stands". Estimate of the weight of a 1990 Alpha 1 outdrive?
  12. paulspaddle

    Give it to me straight...how bad is it?

    "Hello, my name is Paul, and I have an addiction." Ok, buying a boat in November may have been one of the dumbest things I've done so far in this life. (it's -20C today) No, not the purchase...the waiting. Here it is outside my kitchen window. /Users/pandmar/Desktop/IMG_4929.JPG I think...
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    Have you heard of NeptuneCanada?

    Just watched a news segment on this: http://neptunecanada.ca/ Dec 8 they are going live with data and video of ocean floor at some VERY deep depths.
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    What fluids should I have?

    My first i/o. 1990 4.3, Alpha 1. I'm reading through the manuals and to be honest it's seems overwhelming at times, "when doing such and such, lube with ----- brand, and make sure such and such level is filled with ----" Could someone shortcut this and help me put together a complete lube and...
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    Do all engines (4.3) have an hour meter?

    I have a 1990 Glastron with a 4.3L, I looked around to see if there was an hour meter, but couldn't find one. Of course the possibility is there isn't one, but if there IS one...where would be a standard place to look for it? Or is this futile as a realistic gauge on how much the motor has...
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    What would you say to this guy?

    Awhile back I was interested in a 1989 Wellcraft eclipse. I was looking to make this purchase long distance and looking at the boat personally wasn't an option. I talked to the guy numerous times and felt this was worth looking into further. The agreement was when he took the boat to be...
  17. paulspaddle

    First boat...pics added.

    Here's some pics of my 'ebay boat'. So far, everything has been better than expected. Trailer ran perfectly for the 700 mile trip...oh, I had the shop replace a signal light before I left. Remember this is a $2900 boat.
  18. paulspaddle

    Does the "search" work?

    Since I've joined this site using the "search" option has never worked. When I put something into the search box and hit "go" the screen goes blank as it looks like it doesn't completely load. I've waited long periods for the page to pop up, but it doesn't. I've hit "refresh" and waited. I've...
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    long trip

    Next week I'm going to pick up my boat I just purchased. I will be towing it approximately 800 miles. The boat shop checked it out, greased and claims trailer is in very good condition. With that said, are there some tools you wouldn't leave without for a first time long distance tow? Also...
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    do all mercruiser 4.3's have power steering?

    Sorry if this is a dumb question, but do all i/o's (spacifically a 1990 mercruiser 4.3) have power steering or is it an option?
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