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  1. southkogs

    1971 Silverline Comoro 16.5

    One consideration since you're going in this deep: you'll be at a point where you could rebuild the transom if you decided to go a little bit deeper. That would allow you to re-power the boat to a newer Mercruiser or Volvo stern drive. - it's a good time to think about that: and the newer...
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    1971 Silverline Comoro 16.5

    Welcome aboard: I haven't had my Comoro in years, but still kinda' miss it! Slower'n molasses in January, but a really smooth ride. Floor supports you're talking about are the stringers: replacing them is no small project. And they're not just the support for the deck, they're the bones of the...
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    Anyone want to live at sea full time?

    LOL ... the reality ...
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    Happy Birthday, Scott

    I'm a little late to the party - traveling for work right now: Happy Birthday Scott. Hope you keep doing laps around the sun for a long time to come!
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    1977 century with OMC freeze out plugs

    Correct.
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    Random

    ^^^ this explains why our sense of humor lines up so often Joe. I was actually trying to be published with these guys. So, I was thick into reading them even as a teen.
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    1977 century with OMC freeze out plugs

    I've never changed the freeze plugs on that engine. But, you shouldn't have bellows on that drive system. That's a Stringer, so you likely have a boot there on the transom. If it hasn't been changed in 50 years, then yes - I'd change it.
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    MOD warning: let's get back to posting nice photos and leave the rest alone in this thread. Would hate to have to lock this one down after it's run so long.
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    Blessed

    Great news! Congrats!
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    Family of 5, 19ft or 21ft?

    I did a family of five on a 15' for a while ... that was tight. After that I had two 19' (one is technically 19.5). We fit fine. It wasn't spacious, and you couldn't invite a lot of friends. But the family and the dog did fine on it. Got any rentals in the area? Probably pretty easy to rent a...
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Blasphemy.
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    2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O

    I think the BR 1950 is pretty close to what i have. So, same assessment. The Merc 4cyl isn't bad. I like the economy on it. But it's a loud little mug. My old inline 6 was so quiet that you could hear the exhaust bubbles more than the engine. The Merc in the Bayliner sounds like a helicopter.
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    daily music fix

    He's a good songwriter too. I think Calendar Girl was one of my favorites of his.
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    2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O

    In '02 they weren't wood free. But I know that the construction methods had improved by then. My 02 started life as a dock boat up in Michigan, but it's been garage stored since I moved it to Tennessee. For me, it's been a fine boat. Fit and finish is what you would expect out of an entry level...
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    pop ups...

    I get banner ads on Chrome (but not like the ones you show). On Brave I get nothing.
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    Been a little cold.

    As I've understood it "ice melt" is easier on concrete and mortar. It's not as corrosive as salt is and has different freeze properties. That's the only reason I use it as opposed to salt.
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    Been a little cold.

    Middle Tennessee is pretty icy. Lots of folks to the North and West of me without power. Dog is super excited to go play in the snow ... but can't figure out why it's completely solid.
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    Random

    ... an "Abby Normal" post.
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    My safety tip of the day is...

    Got caught in about 8' one time on Lake Huron in a small sailboat. Fortunately got off the water fast and easily, but it was enough to teach me a lesson.
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    Merry Christmas IBOATers!

    Hope y'all had a merry Christmas! Best wishes!
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