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  1. Kismet

    Merry Christmas Everyone!

    Joy, good health, and opportunities to all.
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    Want to buy a boat but worried

    Old boat owners' saying: "Two feet longer won't make much of a difference." (Often said as he's buying the shorter boat.) Best wishes.
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    I knew things were going to good /1992 2 stroke 40hp Yamaha

    I've been online for quite a few years, but I can't remember many occasions when so many forum members came forth and offered excellent advice and warnings about a repair. Neither can I recall when the initial questioner has been so courteous and prompt in his findings , after trying the repair...
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    How many of you enjoy a "Beater Boat?"

    Somebody couldn't get this to load. (You weren't ,missing much.)
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    Moving a boat Solo

    You'd be amazed at what a riding mower can horse around. Leverage is your friend. Archimedes famous quote: “Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.”. Best wishes. Be safe.
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    Grandpas Boat

    I rehabbed 6 or 7 old tins. It was work, but I enjoyed it more than fishing. If you can look up the links below, you may be able to avoid some problems I had. It is a worth-while project. Best wishes.
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    Hurricane Prep: Securing my boat & trailer

    So...you're telling me you secured your boat and motor with a tether that a fox terrier can pull out to hold your craft down in hurricane winds? Uh, do you work for FEMA? Take care.
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    Owned for 25 years and never got to take it out.

    Gotta luv tin boats. Most often, they just wait for you to bring them back to life. Best wishes.
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    Grumman Freighter canoe

    Recently on Craig's list
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    1957 Alumacraft “Deep C” Restoration

    What a deal!!! You have a life-time craft on your hands. Congratulations; well-done!
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    Spray can vs. spray gun

    This is a great thread.
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    cover for Jon boat

    You might check with some trucking equipment supply outfits; the rubberized canvas is darn near bulletproof. They may do repairs and small custom work. Best wishes.
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    1972 Johnson 25Hp Refurbish

    Nice, thorough analysis; admirable work.
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    12 Foot V-Hull Storage

    In my limited experience, eventually most small boat owners find that with seats, storage, some linkages, and trailer loading and unloading, they fashion some sort of tent and cover their craft while still on the trailer, so they are not re-fashioning the craft every year. Then too, a boat needs...
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    12 Foot V-Hull Storage

    and SPEND MONEY ON THE TARP, the cheap ones fade, tear, pull loose at their moorings. Be safe.
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