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  1. kenmyfam

    Anyone been approached with this one ??

    My neighbor across the street invites us over on a Friday evening a few weeks ago. Tells us a lot of our neighbors are going over for a bit of a "get together" Well we get there and a lot of our neighbors are there already. Small talk for a few minutes and then we are all into a presentation for...
  2. kenmyfam

    See you all on the 15th

    Off to Jamaica on Friday with Mrs Ken. Got a great deal and looking forward to the break. All inclusive again so hope to eat and drink well. Will try to check in when I get a chance to see whats going on. Then back home and prepare the boat for the upcoming season. First time for us to Jamaica...
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    Missed All You Guys and Gals.

    Well with a lot of business trips and my basement "pub" project recently I have not been out here anywhere near as much as I want to be. Business trips finished for a while and the "pub" project although way from finished is under control (the major stuff is complete) I plan to be out here a...
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    Been a while.

    Wow, no posts in this section this year so far !!!! Have you all sold your Doral's ???? or are you all "winterised" right now ???
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    Why Now !!!!!

    Why is it that gas prices are down so much now that our boating season is over till spring !!!! Good for you folk that get year round boating. I just hope it stays down for next season !!!!
  6. kenmyfam

    Extended Warranty.

    What are everyones thoughts on purchasing the extended warranty on appliances etc. I always take the risk with most items and so far so good. The manufacturers 12 month warranty is all I ever have (as it is free) the other thing to consider as well is that most appliances etc are designed to...
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    Mother in Law

    My Mother in law (Shirley) is having surgery on Friday. She has a malignent tumour in her colon. All other tests were negative in other areas. She is 78 years old and we are keeping her in extremely good spirits right now. She is a wonderful caring and supportive lady and now she needs our help...
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    Could I have caused any damage ???

    I have a 1985 140hp Looper. I accidentally left the ignition switched on for about 3 weeks (since I last used the boat) Obviously the battery is flat as a pancake and is currently being trickle charged back to life (hopefully) Other than the battery possibly needing to be replaced and more...
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    See Y'all in a couple of weeks.

    Well I am off to our Alabama plant in the morning for a couple of weeks. Will be popping in here whenever I get a chance but it will most likely be very limited. Ken.
  10. kenmyfam

    Anyone Got One Of These ???

    My Father had one of these in the early sixties till the early eighties. As basic as they come but incredibly reliable.
  11. kenmyfam

    Where is everyone ????

    Where are you all Guys and Gals ???
  12. kenmyfam

    Congrats to Hightrim

    Hightrim has become a Rear Admiral !!!!! Way to go sir and congratulations. Let me know what the club is like. I may see you in there some day !!!!
  13. kenmyfam

    1983 Mercury 7.5 HP Flywheel

    Put the above motor back together out of the 2 boxes it came in and the flywheel is missing !!!! Rebuilt almost everything and now can not finish the job, Anyone know where I can get one ????? I have searched around locally with no success. I was hoping to try it out Labor Day weekend. Thank You...
  14. kenmyfam

    Merc 7.5 HP Year ??

    Friend of mine has a 7.5HP Mercury very similar to the one I am needing a flywheel for. We got it running for him last weekend at their cottage. Can anyone give me a "year of manufacture" table for mercury and / or tell me what year his motor is. Serial # 7126805 Thanks, Ken.
  15. kenmyfam

    See Y'all Tuesday

    Off to Barrow Bay till Tuesday. Just off Georgian Bay near Tobermorey, Ontario. Hopefully a long weekend full of tubing, skiing and fishing. Not forgetting the after boating drinking !!!!! Check back Tuesday.
  16. kenmyfam

    Beware of Mice !!!!

    While away in Northern Ontario on vacation we left the Jimmy parked for over a week. Went to start it up to get the trailer ready and retrieve the boat and I only had the air bag light and checkj engine light on the dash !!! headlights, radio, instruments, power mirrors not functional. Checked...
  17. kenmyfam

    Speaking of Trailer Tires (Photos)

    This happened about 100 miles from home. We felt a slight "bump" but saw nothing, everything looked good in my mirrors and we carried on home. Upon arrival, backed into the driveway, unhitched and when I went to chock the wheels found this !!!! Now the spare is on and I am getting a new tire...
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    1985 140hp starter bendix gear (Photos)

    I think this needs replacing dont you ??? Question...can I just get the bendix gear or does it come as a "package" with the starter ???? If so I will just make one as the starter is working fine. It still engages and starts fine but I think I am running "close to the line" right now. Any...
  19. kenmyfam

    Now a Pre-Mixer. (Photos)

    First day of vacation and my VRO pump starts acting up !!!! I have read so much here that I knew my options. Nowhere near a computer and 450 miles from home !!!! Local dealer had a replacement pump at $508:00 Asked for a regular fuel pump and was told it would not fit. Told them that i would...
  20. kenmyfam

    Ahmic Vacation.

    Well we got back a couple of days ago from our vacation at Ahmic Lake. Had a great time as usual. The weather co-operated for the most part but my motor did not to begin with. Typical as I had not used the boat this season until we got there due to my frequent business trips and the weather when...
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