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  1. kenmyfam

    Happy Fathers Day to all in the Doral Section.

    Just want to wish everybody a Happy Fathers Day. All of our children will be arriving shortly hoping for a day on the boat with "Dad" Unfortunately the forecast is not good. Fine at the moment but a storm watch this afternoon !!!! Oh well, vacation time is 3 weeks away. I hope to get in the...
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    And guess what I do for a living !!!!!

    A tourist walked into a pet shop and was looking at the animals on display. While he was there, another customer walked in and said to the shopkeeper, "I'll have an AutoCAD monkey please." The shopkeeper nodded, went over to a cage at the side of the shop and took out a monkey. He fitted a...
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    This Is The Marina Where I Dock Our Boat

    Tragedy strikes our marina. We are a small community and are extremely saddened by the loss. I did not know these people personally but it sure hits home. I will post further details when available. The bad thing about this is that we decided not to go out on Sunday ourselves as I was still...
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    Finally Ready for the Season !!!

    Well, short of a new windshield stay and some new pinstripe (that the children requested) we are finally ready for the season. Due to me being away so much this year so far on business trips to the far east. It has meant travelling a lot at weekends so the boat preparation suffered !!!! Here are...
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    Off to the far east again !!!!

    Once again I head to Korea on a business trip for a little over a week !!! and it is now boating season !!!!! I do not mind going in the winter ....but this sucks !!!!! and the boat is ready for the water !!!! Thank You for the oppertunity to vent a little !!!!!
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    Woke her up tonight.

    Well I woke up the winter sleeping 140 HP Johnson this evening on the muffs. About 1 second on the starter and off she went, sweet as a bird. Will be changing the impeller before hitting the lake but the water was running strongly as is. Changing it because it is its third year !!!! so I want to...
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    7.5 Mercury in pieces !!

    I have just been given a Mercury 7.5 twin cylinder in several pieces. It is all there and appears to be in good shape except 1 piston is scored in a quarter inch wide area about 0.015" deep. from about half way up to the lower piston ring. The previous owner started the disassembly and has since...
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    See you all in a week and a bit !!!!

    Heading off to Korea again in the morning on another business trip. I hope the weather is warmer when I get back so I can get the boat ready for action !!!! Bye for now, Ken.
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    Merc 500 ??

    Just come across a merc 500, vintage unknown but as a guess I would say late 70,s early 80,s (do not know where to I/D a merc as I have only owned Johnson / Evinrudes to this time) Motor is not siezed is 4 cylinder and is visually in good shape bottom unit goes in and out of gear both forward...
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    Great News Yesterday !!!!

    We did the usual and traditional Kenmyfamily thing yesterday and took our entire family to Easter brunch (5 children + significant others, in laws, wifes siblings etc.) Our eldest daughter and her husband passed my wife and I a yellow easter bag each. I opened min up to find a T-Shirt with 2...
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    1985 Johnson 140hp VRO 90 degree V4

    My lower unit I believe has been replaced with a V4 unit. I believe that this model came with a V6 gearcase. It appears that it has been replaced with a V-4 gearcase. It is 13 spline as opposed to 15 spline which I think is the V6 gearcase. My question is, are they both the same length as my...
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    mercury identification

    I am at a friends house and am trying to identify his mercury 850. I am a Johnson 140hp owner and have never had a Mercury. Can not find an identity plate other than the serial number which is 7071593 Any help would be appreciated as we need to order water pump, thermostats if it uses any etc...
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    Overdrive advice please

    Well I have the new to me tow vehicle after the Windstar fried it's transmission last trip. I now have the following tow vehicle. 1999 GMC Jimmy SLS Towing around the 2,000 lb mark. Planning a trip friday for the long weekend camping and boating (and drinking after the boating is done for the...
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    All time favorite Rock Band

    Dont know if this has been up before but here we go. Electric Light Orchestra, my #1 all time.
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    One Wish

    A man on his Harley was riding along a California beach when suddenly the sky clouded above his head and, in a booming voice, God said, Because you have TRIED to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish.' The biker pulled over and said, 'Build a bridge to Hawaii so I can ride...
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    Cheap and Cheerfull

    Looking for a cheap and cheerfull replacement tow vehicle for the exploded Windstar. Thinking of. Looking at the following over the weekend. 1995 GMC Jimmy (2WD) 2 Door. 1996 Explorer 1999 Explorer I tow under 2,000lb but with the Windstar's history want to be "over vehicled" and not "good...
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    Worst tow vehicle you have used !!!

    What is the worst tow vehicle that you have owned / used ????? Mine has recently become the Ford Windstar. Towing package equipped. Tranny cooler oil cooler, etc Second transmission just failed miserably at 140,000 km last weekend. Warranty expired (just) and they have refused any concessions...
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    Best Drunk Story Of The Month...

    A drunken man walks into a biker bar, sits down at the bar and orders a drink. Looking around, he sees three men sitting at a corner table. He gets up, staggers to the table,leans over, looks the biggest, meanest, biker in the face and says: "I went by your grandma's house today and I saw her in...
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    How Much !!!!

    On their wedding night, the young bride approached her new husband and asked for $20.00 for their first lovemaking encounter. In his highly aroused state, her husband readily agreed. This scenario was repeated each time they made love, for more than 30 years, with him thinking that it was a cute...
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    Ballpark Price ????

    Can anyone give me a ballpark price for a tonneau cover for my Doral 164. 16ft 4 inches, closed bow and outboard. My birthday and Fathers day are coming up and i have been asked what I want. The price will determine the gift. Thanks for any and all input.
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