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    Over 100,000 Johnson/Evinrude Topics

    Just noticed the high topic numbers for the Johnson/Evinrude forum. Just a note to thank all the people here that have helped so many boaters. This is a wonderful site with lots of knowledge on a variety of subjects. Thanks! Especially to the older gents here! It wouldn't be the same without...
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    User Friendlier Forum?

    I have noticed when I am logged in that at the very bottom of a post there is a "Top" tab that is handy to go back to the top of the post. Sometimes when I am looking at a post I would like to go to the last post without scrolling. (on my laptop, the touch pad is a pita..):( So is there a...
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    Forum Flaw

    Saw this in the news. A serious flaw in software widely used to power online discussion sites could allow hackers to harvest reams of personal data, the BBC has learned. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10714192
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    External Hard Drive

    I have been looking at external hard-drives, and noticed that there are now micro external drives that are 2.0 USB with no power supply cord. I was wondering since these drives get their power from through the USB cable, will they burn out older USB 2.0 connectors or even the mother boards on...
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    Good Coffee Blends

    My wife likes flavored coffee blends, and I like good strong coffee. We are always looking for that perfect cup of coffee. Have any suggestions?
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    Duracraft T-Rail Accessories

    Have a 1990 Duracraft semi V Jon boat. It has T-rail on the sides, and for the seat mounts. Does anyone know of where I can get accessories, and a seat mount for the T-rail?
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    Left or Right Bow Mount? MK V2

    Just removed my old Evinrude trolling motor that was mounted on the bow, port side of the boat. I have just ordered a minn kota V2 55 to replace it, and was wondering since I am right handed, if mounting the new motor on the right side of the boat would be a problem? It seems that if I fish...
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    Oil Leak In The Gulf

    Been watching the blown out well in the gulf on the news. It looks like the oil mess is getting way out of control. What can be done?
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    Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water

    Does anyone here use a reverse osmosis drinking water system in your home? I am debating putting one in my house, and was wondering what the pro's and con's are about this system? Also what kind of life should I expect to get out of the filters, and the membrane?
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    Torques off

    Brought my car into the tire shop last week to get new rubber put on. Was hanging out talking to the owner as the workers put the new tires on. Everything was going ok, until one of the workers grabbed the impact wrench and started rattling on my good looking aluminum rims. I had the owner stop...
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    Garmin GPS Voice Commands

    Was updating my garmin gps software, and noticed they have a free software program to make your own voice commands. Since my wife is always trying to tell me where to go, I recorded her voice for the gps commands. What a hoot.... now she argues with herself about directions....lol Here is the...
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    Data Mining

    With the use of computer technology. Data mining is becoming a larger and easier way to get information on just about anyone. For example you can do a subject search on a search engine, and many topics, and forums are displayed in the search results. And This Is The World Wide Web! Information...
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    Headache from Smoked Meat

    Smoked meat generally contains sulfites and nitrites, both of which can cause headaches. Does anyone know of ways to minimize these "ites" while smoking meat?
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    Decarbonize Chain saw and small 2 cycle motors?

    Does anyone have any expertise in decarbonizing small 2cycle motors? I was wondering if seafoam could be used for this job? Or if there is a product designed for these motors?
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    Motor Overheat With Good Telltale Stream?

    I was wondering, if it is possible for a motor to overheat with a good tell tale stream of water? Common sense says that if the thermostat isn't working, and stuck closed, you can still have a good stream of water out of the tell tale. (example: when a motor starts up cold, the thermostat is...
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    Compass from What?

    I acquired this compass from an Uncle's estate. Can anyone tell me what kind of vessel this would have been on? Year? Manufacturer? There are no identification marks on it, and is liquid filled made of brass. For years I remember seeing it set on his mantle. Any help appreciated.
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    In Remembrance of a Closed Thread

    Uses for Vaseline? Well Lets see..... ?Vaseline can get me that new dream boat? Yea?.Here?s how First visit a local hog farm and purchase a 30-40lb. Feeder pig. Then bring the pig to my garage and put it in a portable dog cage. Apply a vast amount of Vaseline all over the pig. Call the animal...
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    Navigate with Tilt Locked or Unlocked

    I have heard opinions from other boaters about Locking, or Unlocking their tilt mechanism on their outboards as they navigate. And was wondering what was the right way?
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    Quality Experience

    At a power plant that needed a 1932 turbine brought back into working order using computer controls. A retired GE turbine man was asked to assist in getting it going. He spent 2 months on site getting it going, and this is what his bill to the company looked like. Wire and Fasteners $125.00...
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    Exhaust back pressure

    Hi all, I was wondering if exhaust back pressure has a big effect on 2 cycle boat motor performance as it does with like car motors? Exhaust leaks in car motors can cause backfire and all sorts of things. Just wonderin
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