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  1. tpenfield

    Best diet to lose the gut!!??

    Not sure, as health professionals recommend at least 1500 calories. Sort of depends on how much and how fast you want to loose weight. IIRC, 3600 calories = 1 pound of weight (fat). So, it is a matter of creating a daily deficit of what you burn vs. your intake. My experience is that if I...
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    1979 Glastron Carlson CV-23 restoration

    Inboard (I/O) boat engines do need to have fairly mild cams, because of the wet exhaust. Too much duration and/or too little lobe separation will result in both intake and exhaust valves being open (enough) at the top of the exhaust stroke to create 'reversion', which will tend to pull water...
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    Swim platform refinishing and anti-slip / skid

    There is such a thing as 'clear' non-skid tape. Wondering if it is that type of material.
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    Volvo Penta Trim Gauge

    The trim sender is either busted or broken. . . or could just be loose. Take a look at the outdrive where the trim sender is located to investigate further. Which VP outdrive do you have?
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    Swim platform refinishing and anti-slip / skid

    Just to add to what the others have responded . . . Should I teak oil it and call it good or should I apply a coating to it like it has now? It seems a coating would likely last a lot longer, but perhaps more difficult to apply. The deck is ~20 years old and still is largely protected by...
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    Quit My Job . . .

    Well . . . in my IT consulting gig, I've been helping the company with their IT strategy and technology plan. Now they want me to come on-board and manage the IT department. :oops: Probably be only about 20 hrs/week (hopefully) :unsure: . . . . There goes the free time :rolleyes: The Admiral...
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    Best diet to lose the gut!!??

    Today on FB a 'memory' from 12 years ago came up showing me about 25 lbs. lighter . . . Only if . . . :rolleyes:
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    Best diet to lose the gut!!??

    I did the 'Noom' diet for about 18 months . . . It did work, and has provided me with a better understanding on weight control. Basically, food with a lot of water in them are favored over calorie-rich foods. . . . i.e. fruits & vegetables. I found that the way to loose weight was to be...
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    First time boat owner

    Welcome to iBoats . . . There are outboard forums here to ask specific questions. Lots of websites sell parts for older motors, including iBoats (y)
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    What do I need to do to paint a fiberglass boat

    Well, it depends on the reason for painting the hull bottom. If it is for anti-fouling (preventing marine growth), you will want a barrier coat (Interlux Interprotect 2000) and then an anti-fouling paint of your choice (make good choices). If it is not for anti-fouling, perhaps just the...
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    Winch post on boat trailer

    10mm off center :unsure: I'd call that a win. (y)
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    building a full cabin over cockpit

    If you do build a hardtop, make sure to have adequate headroom. The picture you posted does not look like it has enough . . .
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    Transom and Stringer Repair Advice

    Get rid of all the old/rotten/wet stuff. Keeping it there does you no good, even if you glass over it. Yes on the foam core stringers. It is pricey, but worth it IMO. Divinycell is a structural foam commonly used for stringers. Not sure what you are asking about the transom cap . . . looks...
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    Too much motor on 11ft aluminum boat ???

    1969 vintage boat would not have a HIN/VIN, since that numbering system was introduced in 1972. Just a serial # tag of some sort, but maybe that's what's gone. I run a 7.5 HP Merc on my 8 ft pram, (but don't tell anybody :ROFLMAO: ) The 9.5 HP should be fine . . . even though it is over the...
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    Quit My Job . . .

    Quick Update . . . I've been filling my weeks with a combination of IT Consulting and Boat Seat Upholstery. I like having a mix of things to do, and neither is overly time-consuming so far. The Admiral has been cleaning out various rooms, closets, and storage areas throughout the house, which...
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    building a full cabin over cockpit

    Pictures that you posted, don't help much. Do you have any sketches to share. Maybe do an arch supported hardtop with canvas/strataglass sides.
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    What would happen if an engine died on plane?

    I ran out of gas out in the bay once . . . The boat slowed down and came to a stop. :unsure: Then the waves (4 footers) started moving us towards some exposed rocks (maybe 500 feet away). I tossed out the anchor and the Admiral called SeaTow. I don't recall the boat spinning out . . . :D
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    NFL Week - 17

    Very scary and somber happening last night in MNF. Apparent cardiac arrest. . . good thing the medical staff was right there. The last time this sort of thing happened was in a Detroit Lions game in 1971. NFL done right to postpone the game.
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    Fresh water system Winterization....anyone drain system for winter storage?

    My current and previous boats have/had the fresh water system. Enclosed head, 2 sinks, water heater, water supply tank, waste water tank. I do a combination of purging the water and adding AF. Although I drain everything and blow out the lines as best I can, it is difficult to say if there is...
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    is Nada boat valuation acurate?

    So it is about a $14k asking price and NADA is about $11k 🤔🤗
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