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    62.5 lb Cobia off the Jetty

    Not me......but impressive! http://www.floridatoday.com/videonetwork/1838950371001?nclick_check=1
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    40hp hot air choke tube (F_R question)

    Heh. Finally get to ask a question rather than answer one. I have a mostly 1969 40 HP Evinrude Frankenmotor. The air tube for the hot air choke is long gone. Hasn't been on there for decades. However--there is a port from the intake manifold that goes through the carb to the auto-choke...
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    New Texas Boating Laws

    Some new TX law to keep in mind: A measure passed this spring requires those under age 13 to wear a life jacket, even on canoes, kayaks and other paddle watercraft less than 26 feet long. The bill took effect immediately after it was signed in June. Previously, state law didn?t specify that...
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    Bond-o's first thread to close

    :facepalm: Carter Reagan Bush I Bush II Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Obama Republicans Democrats Tea-Baggers Can my car pull this? Palin Amsoil Wal-mart oil Exxon-Mobil China Jobs Unions Ethanol Crime Guns Cobra Outdrives Ford Chevy Force Bayliners Atheists Holy-rollers "Alternate lifestyles" The South...
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    Lost a buddy today

    Lost a good one today. Known Scott for quite a few years, our sons have gone to school and Scouts together since pre-K. He had surgery for lung cancer about 5 years ago, then chemo, then later brain surgery (cancer), more chemo, then a short break, then busted his back (weakened bones), then...
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    Northern Tools Trailer Registration

    Just bought a little bolt together trailer from Northern Tool. In the box was a "Certificate of Origin for a Vehicle" signed by some nice lady in China. In Texas, do I just go down to the the DMV with this and the sales receipt and get it registered and tagged?
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    Overpowered and overloaded, Maybe ??

    8 people, 50HP on a light tinny ?? At least in 5 ft of water they could walk the dumb a-s-s-e-s back to shore...... No charges will be filed in a Saturday morning boating accident that threw eight people overboard into the Indian River near Parrish Park in Titusville, the Florida Fish and...
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    A very good motor day!

    1. Filled the barrel w/ water. The old 40 HP started in 3 secs and pumped water well. Ran fine for 20 minutes. Checked and made sure it was running on both cylinders. Yeah! 2. Needed to change the impeller on the 3 HP. Had it done in 30 minutes. No broken bolts! The lower end came off...
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    Goodbye, Loran

    Washington -- Good night, Loran. In a series of small ceremonies, the U.S. Coast Guard on Monday afternoon will shut down Loran-C, a navigation and timing system that has guided mariners and aviators since World War II...
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    Merc to stay in WI.....

    FOND DU LAC, Wis., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The members of IAM Local 1947 in Fond du Lac, WI, have ratified a modification of their current labor agreement that will result in job security and the movement of jobs from other Mercury Marine locations to Fond du Lac, WI. "We met with...
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    Re: 1992 40hp tracker racing (4000 rpm) in neutral

    Re: 1992 40hp tracker racing (4000 rpm) in neutral That's a condition called thermal runaway, and is usually caused by revving it up too high in neutral or on the flushing adapter. Never go more than a fast idle on muffs for this reason.
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    What's With all of the Clogged Carb's ???

    What's going on with all of the clogged up carbs the past week? I don't remember it being that bad last year.....seems like every third post is for clogged carbs......out to be a great year for the repair shops when all of the pistons start poppin on the big motors.....
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    Bad way to start the weekend

    5 dead when boat goes under edge of barge at night o HOUMA, La. (AP) ? Louisiana officials say five men who planned to take part in a weekend fishing tournament died when their 24-foot aluminum boat ran under one end of a barge. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Captain Samuel Martin says the...
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    Wow. Sad day for some families....

    5 Dead, 9 Hurt In Boating Accident POSTED: Sunday, April 12, 2009 UPDATED: 10:32 pm EDT April 12, 2009 PALM VALLEY, Fla. -- Five people were killed and seven others transported to area hospitals after a boat hit a tugboat in the Intracoastal Waterway in St. Johns County early Sunday evening...
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    The normal Springtime Reminder

    <Dallas Morning News> Even though summer is still around the corner, it has already been a deadly season on Texas lakes. "We're off to a grim start this boating season," said Major Alfonso Campos, chief of marine enforcement for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Already this year, 13...
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    Why is the iboats.com logo backwards?

    April Fool?
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    1970 Johnson 6HP Fuel Pump

    I have a 1970 6HP Johnson, 6R-70B. I'd like to know if there is a Sierra (or Mallory) fuel pump available for it. The OEM fuel pump is 0382875, superseded by 0388685. The OEM pump runs $87.95 :( Haven't been able to cross reference it. Thanks in advance.
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    $1500 Lightwin ????

    Must be gold plated: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1959-EVIN-RUDE-LIGHTWIN-3-HP_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ111122QQihZ007QQitemZ170302074238QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ht_500wt_1195
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    Non-political Plumbing Rant

    I HATE DOING PLUMBING! :mad: :mad: There....I feel better. I just spent half the day fixing a half-working shower diverter, and it reminded me of how much I really dislike having to fix plumbing. Especially 50 year old crap. One trip to the "real" hardware store, and two trips to Home Depot...
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    1970-6HP Johnson Carb Packing

    I am getting a 1970 6 HP Johnson back up from a long sleep. Is has 90 lbs compression in both cylinders, good spark w/ a spark tester with brand new coils, points, condensers, spark plugs. It runs in the tank at full speed, but will not run at low speed. I have pulled the carb, disassembled...
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