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    Best flooring options?

    Says most of the important stuff.
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    How do you screw into fiberglass/gelcoat without chipping?

    I use a micrometer to get the right sized drill for the final pilot hole
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    torque or angle torque

    Lets invent a process to sell unlimited amounts of bolts. Done
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    torque or angle torque

    That angle is really going blind. The thread that should be fine. Could be defective. Pull like crazy. Still not a easy know if the stress is correct. What is stretching ?
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    Do not scare me with the truth !! :mad:
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    You hit a moose at 50 mph ? You will be written off. If it comes thru the windshield. Saw some tests with moose dummies and remote control of the car.
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    Prop problem

    My faulty memory of the Kiekauefer outboard crash tests on Lake X about 1957. They ran the boat thru a concrete SLOTTED wall opening. Their results proved that L U damage was total by both. I can not find any records of those violent prop blade tear offs.
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    Prop problem

    Old wives tale. Aluminum props do break drives. Real crash tests proved there is little difference..
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    Picked up a 1990 Force 50HP yesterday.

    I love all the sellers saying. " It ran when I had it. " But it stopped when you bought it
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    Battery power for propane fireplace

    My cabin Propane wall heater has a pilot and a thermostat for temperature control. NO fan. Simple pilot burner with a press to electronic striker. No electric at all. No chimney required. Catalytic blue flame. The alarms have never sounded and tests O K for years.
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    Back then we had SIMPLE SAFE projects like that to create the DIY gene in us. Paid dividends in bad weather and emergencies (y)(y).
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    Merc 350 bolt v 2 barrel carb fluctuating RPMS

    Sound is very difficult to classify. Check ALL spark plugs to see if it is 1 or several cylinders having a problem. Can you post a close up picture of all the spark plug ends ?
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    American Indians used a blanket and a very smoky fire. (y)(y)(y)
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    Transon mounted trolling motor

    If he has 10' long arms. :)
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    Transon mounted trolling motor

    Transom motors are USELESS in any wind or currents. The bow is always pulling straight ahead. The transom motor is always pushing a boat not pointing straight ahead.
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    The new car companies have both hands squeezing your There is no escape from new dangerous crap.
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    Merc 350 bolt v 2 barrel carb fluctuating RPMS

    No
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    Do waverunners have low oil pressure shutoff system?

    All the waverunners I know are more cautious PWC people. All go mostly WOT with music and screaming. P M is a full wash and clean after most trips in freshwater.
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    Merc 350 bolt v 2 barrel carb fluctuating RPMS

    I have tested some smaller powered boats while tied to the dock. At up to 30 hp. I always use saved 1/2" by 30' Nylon dock lines. I sit in the drivers position while a helper helps me snug up the boat with full fenders. I feel safer in the stopped boat struggling at WOT next to the dock. I pick...
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    Battery power for propane fireplace

    There are several ways to SAFELY heat a house . BUY ONE !! You start designing your own. Join the group of house explosions from defective gas heaters. Why I have a total electric house. 63 years with no excitement.
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