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  1. Bob_VT

    S A F E T Y B R I E F I N G

    With the 4th Of July this week it is necessary for a safety briefing. PLEASE Do you absolute best to come out of this Holiday weekend with the same amount of fingers that you started with on the 3rd of July Through the 6Th of July. YES, everyone is tasked to stay safe! ENJOY the weekend!
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    It is official

    Great feelings!
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    1991 Stratos 290SF Not great speed

    Your motor MIGHT NOT be hitting on all cylinders. I have a V4 Johnson and with one spark plug not firing - i was only able to get 4300 rpms..... figured that out and now I am back to 5500 rpm. Outboards ALWAYS sound right but often are not firing on all cylinders. Best tool is a timing ligt...
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    So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up

    Have the boat weighed........ you would not be the first owner to have water trapped inside your hull. It will change performance drastically
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    Billy Joel

    Well over 50 yrs...... :( I hope they keep it in check. I can live w/o concerts to save his life.
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    2019 Grand Cherokee came with wrong size spare....Just found it out

    Yep I have a similar repair kit in my 2025 Crown Signia. There are "spare tires" that fit however vehicle modification is required - no thanks. I will call for repair ;)
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    Woohoo! Daughter gets to take the pick of fellowships!

    Well deserved !
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    Multi-tasking

    Cloudy here :(
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    Best "wax/silicon car duster"?

    I did my research a few years back and the System X stuff that I had applied was the longest lasting. Vermont has some serious winter salt, brine, sand, snow and ice which will make it challenging. I normally hand was with a foam gun and hand wash, rinse and dry. Then as a final I have the...
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    Best "wax/silicon car duster"?

    I have all my cars ceramic coated with System X and it makes them easier to keep clean
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    Winter mice are too much this cold winter in New Jersey.

    Many people have suffered the wrath of field mice that have chewed wires....... In a fashion I am lucky. I have a good garage, only park one vehicle outside (all the time) and the BEST secret weapon I have .......... BARN CATS! I provide a small shelter with heat for the barn cats, we feed...
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    Recommended reading?

    There is a tremendous wealth of knowledge to be read on that site along with some excellant links.
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    Recommended reading?

    Personally I think it is way overpriced but advertising has made it big. We all want to save money and learn more? Look at this epoxy website https://epoxyproducts.com/ I have met the owner in person and have used his products. AND The...
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    Happy New Year 🥳

    Yes, 2025 should be interesting!
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    1925 Remington model 12 refurb

    Nice 22 rifle and they are valuable to collectors. I am a Certified Cerakote applicator but, with that rifle - get it re-blued the right way. FORGET using cold blue but look local to see if there are any people that do bluing. Now there is a company in NY https://www.turnbullrestoration.com/...
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    projects other than boats

    I just installed a similar but smaller unit in my Polaris Ranger - now I have heat while plowing!
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    Cost of a metal box to hold a large home generator.

    I have no idea where you are but, perhaps a fiberglass or plastic Calf Shelter there all over the farms here..... ;) I just see galvanized requiring more maintenance.
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    Automotive Diagnostic Tool

    SCAN GUAGE II I have one I run all the time in my older Tacoma. Cmall and velcroed to the top of the rearview mirror, It will do just about anything except ABS
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Got to love VT at this time of the year!!
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    Proper Nomenclature of Various Retaining Rings

    Great post. I have never seen a "ring gathering" before. Where is the "OMG where did the ring thingy go?" :)
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