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    Winterizing reminder....

    Same here, but most that were tilted up were outboards!!
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    Water in my cuddy.

    Best bet is to sit inside when it rains with a flashlight and see where it is comming from, otherwise we are just guessing !!
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    Winterizing reminder....

    Went on an hour and a half drivevto a gun show in another town this nice sunday day. Noticed all the boats wrapped up and put away for their long winters nap !!! Must have saw about three dozen boats wrapped up and noticed that only two had the motor/ outdrive down into the run position ...
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    Floor rebuild on a Misty River boat

    Different mfgrs use different structures, so your best bet is to look for info on the same mfgr of the boat
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    "Christmas staff fund charge" on my marina bill?

    Just like fuel charges, transportation surcharge or any other name that can be thought up.....just extra money!! When fuel prices soared years back they started the fuel surcharges to recoup the added fuel costs...but, did anyone see those removed when fuel costs dropped back down?? We put up...
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    Engine weight

    Fancy electronics makes self service look quite simple, same with your auto...these new digital dashboards tell you everything you want to know about your vehicle and probably some things you don't want to know ...lol... However, when that digital dash goes haywire...neighbors cost 2200 just for...
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    Engine weight

    You may be correct, but so far....my research and talking to fellow boaters, many have not been impressed with the 4 strokes, especially when you consider their cost. Your comparisons are the first I have heard about where the 4 stroke out performs the 2 stroke. Fuel economy by all means yes...
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    Depth Finder and Transducer stuff ... purchase, install and questions

    In this day and age, don't expect much for 98 bucks.....
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    Boat wiring question

    Once you get it sorted out, pick up some cable ties in black and red. Tie all the black ( negative) wires together with a black cable tie, so know you know all the wires that connect to that battery post. Do the same for the positive with the red cable ties. Have done that for many years with...
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    Best homeopathic (???) treatment for arthritis??

    My type of arthritus is a big long name but the sgort version is called " polymyalgia" it is an arthritus of the muscles themselves. If you dont exercise enough they hurt, but if you exercise to much they really hurt ! Yep...cant win....nothing to take for it but pain meds..The cold really...
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    Wing Dam Carnage

    Yep...whenever tou add strength in one area, the next weakest area will surely fail. I just stick with aluminum props and live with them, never had a damaged LU but many props have sacrificed themselves !!! Much cheaper/ easier repair !!
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    1994 40hp Johnson run

    Looks quite smokey, fuel/oil ratio correct, if rich a temporary plug foul ???
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    Mercury 40 fuel problem

    Yes, try another tank, sounds like the pickup in your tank might be an issue...
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    62 Lone Star Cruiseliner

    Thanks for the pics, brings back many fond memories from my younger days working at a marina next to our cottage. I well remember seeing those in your pics !!
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    do vintage Johnson red gas tank contain lead paint ?

    Grinders and wire brushes are way to much work and end up with poor results. Have painted many old marine tanks over the years, simply sand blast the outside, primer and paint ! Even good quality paint from a rattle can will work great, stay away from the 1.99 cans of spray paint...if you want...
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    Any idea where to buy a storage pouch like this??

    Names can mean everything, when it comes to finding things !!!! Sure looks like that one earned its keep !! Someone that works with vinyl should be able to repair/ replace that item.
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    What's The Trick Mating Lower to Upper Drive??

    As are good neighbors, grandkids, inlaws, and even outlaws if needed !!!
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    My winter cover solution

    My winter cover is a pole barn...it never frays or stretches, has worked for over 15 years with no leaks. When I change boats, the same cover works, no need for a new one !! I can even use the same cover for more than one boat at a time. With the cost of custom covers, and that I have had 5...
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    Lower unit oil

    That is what I make when someone strips their threads on the lower unit. In my experience, most have been stripped from cross threading. I normally use a 5/16 or 3/8" fine thread to retap and use a hex drive shoulder bolt. Normally have to turn ( grind the head dia) to fit the c' bore in the...
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    Lower unit oil

    The trick to the slotted screws is make a screw driver that fits.....as a retired tool maker, I saw the need for a proper fitting blade and one that is hollow ground. Also have a shank that is square to attach an open end wrench for leverage. Made my tool many years back, it doesnt bugger up...
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