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    Professional Grade trimmer/brushcutter ?

    Due to the rain this year & my work schedule my yard/pasture has become an overgrown nightmare. My craftsman 33cc trimmer/brush cutter is just not up to the task of cutting through the thick vegetation, small mesquite, & black locusts thorn trees. I've been looking at getting either a Stihl FS...
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    Caught a rod & reel.

    Went bass fishing with my dad Saturday afternoon. At our first spot I noticed a large slip float bobbing up & down. I thought this was strange since there were no lines out on any of the piers nearby so I decided to snag it & pull in along with any long pieces of mono attached. To my surprise at...
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    Might make a cool project

    Just saw this on craigslist. https://waco.craigslist.org/boa/4590520841.html in the ad it said clear titles so it just might be worth it for someone to checkout.
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    Motorguide help

    I have a MotorGuide 45lb thrust Brute model 550 12/24 volt hand control trolling motor ( Whisper Guide version ). I only have two speeds working on forward Low & High. All 5 speeds work on reverse; I have switched the contacts between forward and reverse on the potentiometer before but the motor...
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    Mariner 2hp 2M 6A1 water pump kit?

    I have a 1980 somthing 2hp Mariner model 2M 6A1 Made in Japan (yamaha) The water pump just recently quit so i went to the local Merc dealer to order one. I gave the serial number and after the clerk checked/looked up the motor he says this part has been discontinued. After a little research of...
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    Your 2 favorite Big Bass surface lures

    Just wanted to start a friendly thread about big bass topwater lures as there is nothing more fun in the area of bass fishing than seeing a huge bass explode on a surface lure. My two favorites are the Gilmore Jumper and the Super Spook. Just wondering what any one else likes to throw when they...
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    Has anyone tried this?

    Ok so this might sound a little bit crazy, so here it is. I have a 24hp Briggs & Stratton v twin that is still attached to our old riding mower, about the only good thing about the older mower is the motor it still runs like new (Deck, transmission???, steering, belts, tires etc..is bad) so the...
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    Attaching aluminum angle to the boat sides. Best method?

    To help run bracing when I go to build my casting/flipping deck I plan on attaching aluminum angle to the sides of my boat. This may or may not be under the water line ( still figuring out deck height) and I was thinking about using SS bolts, washers, locknuts, and a dab of 3M 5200 to seal it...
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    Hand ControllTrolling motor handle. What do you use?

    Last year when my dad upgraded to a Minnkota Fortrex foot control I was fortunate to get his modified Pro Kontroll handle. I gives 360 steering to my hand controlled Motorguide; combined with two T&H Marine foot switches it almost cant be beat for precision boat control. I just wanted to share...
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    The weather in Texas

    Hey; some weather we've been having here in Texas. Yesterday it was sunny and 80 degrees but today it's 28 degrees and sleeting. Here in Texas were used to short winters and were often catching crappie in early February. I know we need the precipitation where I live but the last thing on any...
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    1961 Sea King Runabout PDUT-14 made by Arkansas Traveler

    Hey my name is Coey and after being a long time lurker around this site I have decided to modify my 1961 Sea King model PDUT-14 built by Rebco a division of South West MFG ( AKA Arkansas Traveler ). I originally bought this boat two years ago for $350 and it came with a wore out but salvageable...
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    Are tank connectors universal?

    I know this sounds stupid but I just don't know. I have a 2011 Tohatsu 4hp 4 stroke motor it has an internal tank with the motor connector up for an external tank. So after being fed up with fuel left in the internal tank going bad and having to clean it multiple times ( I HATE E GAS :x ) (yes I...
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    Can I Use this product to seal the wood in my boat?

    I saw this while going through Wal-Mart today and I was wondering if I could use it to seal all of the wood in my boat? It is called Seal Krete Epoxy-Seal Concrete and Garage floor paint. Here is where you can view it at on Wal-Mart's web site...
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    My minnow cooler bait bucket

    Just wanted to share this with yall. It is a 3 gallon Igloo water cooler converted into a portable insulated aerated minnow bucket. I came up with this about two years ago when my trusty frabill broke. I think this one is better not to mention cheaper. first time posting pictures so here it...
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