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  1. tpenfield

    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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    is Nada boat valuation acurate?

    On my 'new' boat . . . it was the reverse situation . . . NADA was high and BUC was low vs. 'the market'.
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    is Nada boat valuation acurate?

    NADA can be accurate . . . or not. :unsure: I have found NADA to be more reflective of a depreciation curve than a market assessment. There is some market input, but not all that much . . . so it seems. Try bucvalu.com as a second source (I think you can get a free membership which allows 3...
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    Happy New Year!

    Happy New Year , everyone !!! :D This past year seemed to fly by. Looking forward to more boating adventures this year. :cool:
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    mercury vesselview

    I have not seen that on the Diamcon software. . . . Maybe the CDS software, as I know that is needed for joystick calibration.?
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    Who didn't winterize??

    About 8˚F here in VT this AM Southern regions still are cold . . . Cold Christmas everyone o_O
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    Who didn't winterize??

    Big winds in VT . . . lots of power outages. It was raining most of the day and then the temperature dropped from 50˚F to 25˚F in no time and started snowing. Probably will be single digits in the AM. Power just came back on.
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    Quit My Job . . .

    Sorry for the delayed response guys. I'm in VT for the holiday and there have been power outages, so no Internet until now. I have not done much canvas work, but hope to be doing some in the future. AD - did you not order the canvas options on the 280 OSX?
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