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    conceal carry pistol

    I cc a SIG 938. 300 rounds an d ZERO problems. Just like a mini 1911. I also got a new SCCY CPX2. 9mm. Best dame gun for the price on the market right now. Wife has a 8 shot Charter Arms 22 LR.
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    timed out?

    I just made a couple post and I had to start over. I hit my bookmarks and restarted. Frank
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    Trailer wheels & tires

    Opps..I did get them as a clearance 2 months ago...they may be higher now. WM has had some killer sales over the last 3 months. I bought Gulp shrimp for 3.49 a pack reg price was 5.99. Frank
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    Trailer wheels & tires

    I got galv 4 lug wheels and tire for $30.00 plus tax at WM. Same price for painted....no brainer as I fish the salt water coast about 90% of the time. Frank
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    Want to start modifying my 15' V-Hull that i just got

    One word...DON'T. You will loss the support the seat provides which results in flex in the hull. With alum you will shorten its life and are asking for failure of the hull structure. Frank
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    Shoot'em up!

    ouch frank
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    Briggs and Stratton 5 hp outboiard

    I had one of the first ones made and had issues when trolling due to overheating. These motors are made to run at 3600 RPM. Loud and plenty of vibration. Sold it and bought a 6HP Rude and never looked back. Frank
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    Is this normal

    Has the dealer said anything about the paint?. I have not seen this kind of discoloration before. Makes ya wonder. Frank
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    Don't feed the geese

    OMG had something akin to this with a brown pelican when I was a rugrat (about 1957) fishing off the old pier at Dauphin Island. Frank
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    Switches on Ebay??

    I have been getting a lot of my boat stuff at Carquest Auto Parts. They sell Sierra parts bellow most sources and carry lights, sw, cleats,rollers,etc. Got 5 gang sw perko for 19.99. Package was rough looking so I asked for the "brother-in-law discount". The same sw at west was 44.95. Frank
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    Got the job!

    Congrats....At least you have the interest to do the RIGHT thing. You will be on the RIGHT side of the law. To many people today look for entitlements and not a path to be self sufficient. Keep the faith as YOU WILL SUCCEED in life. Frank
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    Scent

    I have used crushed shrimp to sent my plastic baits. Butter dish with crushed shrimp, throw your plastic worms, minnows, or what ever in and refresh as needed. Sometimes I have added cod oil to the mix. Frank
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    Fastest you have been in your tin boat?

    I used to run about32 in my old 1436 jon with a 25 Merc/SS prop. My new boat runs about 24 mph with 30 rude. Frank
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    14 foot deep v motor options

    I have a 30 rude on 15' Duroboat. Deep v bow with a lesser v to the stern.Top speed about 24/25mph. Does yours have a v bow and a flat bottom at the stern? Flat vs ved stern does have a lot to do with the speed you will get. Flat is faster. Frank
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    Farthest you have been in your tin boat ???

    Many years ago(1966), i TOOK MY FIRST BOAT..16' CYPRESS skiff from mobile Al to Port St Joe Fla on the intercoastal water way. 9.8 Merc, homemade shelter. Took 3 weeks to make the round trip. I was only 16 at the time and Dad said "OK son, use your head". A far different time back then, I met...
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    $25 BluewaterLED Gift Certificate

    Put me IN. I am doing the back stroke. Frank
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    How fast can you be out of the house and on the water?

    Ten min to load tackle, 15 min drive, 5 min from the dock I will have a fish on(most of the time). Frank
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