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  1. eastont

    Now where are my sunglasses

    This is a friend looking for his wife's sunglasses that she lost as she fell in the water Saturday night. Lots of wine was involved...LOL He did find them....
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    Chart plotter

    I am trying to figure out how to use a chart plotter GPS. What does it do other than show where the boat is and where it has been. Can you enter the destination and will the chart plotter then decide on the best route to take? I am in the 1000 islands and going from one place to another, when...
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    Are there any 1000 Islanders around

    I haven't seen many people from around the 1000 island here, but I'm sure there must be some. The waters are full right now and schools not out yet. Once July 1 comes it'll be hard finding dock space.
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    Merc 4.3 V-6

    MY 4.3 starts okay but smokes a little bit, and after running for a while it will be difficult to start. I have to push the throttle wide open to get it running. Also occasionally, usually when I'm docking, it will stall. One mechanic says it is simply the carb, but another says it most likely...
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    Getting back into fishing

    I have not dropped a line in the water in over 15 years, so I'm looking for some help. In the old days my fishing was on lakes in Ontario that ranged in size from being able to throw a rock across, to the Great Lakes and I generally used a lure or minnows on a hook. Since I've decided to get...
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    Jabsco toilet help

    I have a Jabsco manual head that was installed new last July before I bought it in August. It worked fine until I winterized it. But now it does not want to pump in fresh water. All else works fine and if I put my finger over the vent at the top it does suck very hard and won't allow me to move...
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    Run on one engine

    I read where on a 28' Thundercraft it was okay to run using just one engine. It had twin v6's, I presume 4.3. Is this a reality? Is it more economical? Do others do the same? Will it be okay to handle, or would it always want to steer one way or the other depending on which engine is being used...
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    Polishing/waxing help

    I have just gone over my boat hull using 3M rubbing compound, and now I'm in a quandary. A friend has told me I now need to go over the whole thing again with a polish before waxing.... Is he right?
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    False Duck Island Ontario

    Has anybody been to this island. I'm told it's a great place, but it's scary to get to because of the shoals. And it must be approached from the south, and there is a rocky area to the east. I'm not sure how accurate all the stuff I'm being told. I haven't talked to anyone who's been there, just...
  10. eastont

    Almost spring

    The weather around here has been awesome. In fact the winter has been so mild and dry I've only had the snow blower out twice. Once to make sure it was running okay and once to actually clear the driveway. So........when is dip the boat day in your area. My marina said as soon as the docks are...
  11. eastont

    Suv

    I hope this post doesn't get bounced like my past couple, but here gos. I'm looking towards replacing my Sierra 2500 with a SUV and I am absolutely confused with all the jargon about cross over, platform, awd,4wd,cvt transmissions.... What is the general feelings among the members here in...
  12. eastont

    Help with waterfall

    I'm planning to build a waterfall in my yard that will look like Niagara Falls.....I hope. The biggest drawback is I know absolutely nothing about this type of thing. If there is anyone here who does, I'd sure appreciate some input. I've scoured the net, checked our local pool people but the...
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    I'm losing my shirt

    Just wondering how others are making out in the stock market. I'm in both the NYSE and the TSX. Things were great from about March up to about November last year and since......it's been brutal. Stocks that I thought would perform have tanked and the exact opposite happens with others. Maybe...
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    There goes the neighbourhood...

    I just read that the US Supreme Court has refused to force Illinois to close the locks. This appears to show that there is no concern about what is being said regarding the Asian carp decimating the Great Lakes freshwater fisheries industry. A statement from our Natural Resources Minister...
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    Anchor type

    I have a Bruce anchor at the bow, but I'm looking for an anchor for the stern that will keep me from swinging too much. I have a 27' Carver Santego, and do most of my boating on the St. Lawrence River. The current can be quite strong in some areas but very weak in others. The bottom ranges from...
  16. eastont

    Towing inflatable

    I've just purchased the SB 275 and a Mercury 6hp from West Marine and I am planning to tow it behind my boat. What do I need to be aware of ? Can I leave the motor on the dinghy ? I'm guessing that the bow ring is not strong enough so I'd need to have some method of attaching a line to the...
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    PFD's

    I've always kept my PFD's in the boat but close at hand just in case. They are the old original vest style that is a) very hot in the summer & b) uncomfortable to wear for any length of time. Now that I've purchased a dinghy I will need to have one on at all times....... I've been snooping...
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    Inflate/deflate

    Now that I am the owner of a West Marine Inflatable, I was wondering if once it is inflated I can leave it that way indefinitely. I was thinking that after the season I would lift it up onto the bow and leave it there all winter. The whole boat is wrapped so it would not see any weather related...
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    RIB or SIB

    I thought I posted this before, hmmm... oh well. What I would like to know is the difference between a RIB and a SIB. It seems to me they're the same... BTW Merry Christmas to all
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    Briggs & Stratton

    IBoats has a 5hp Briggs & Stratton listed for sale, anybody know about this. Good/ bad etc., I've never heard of them in a marine setting. Great lawn mower motors.....
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