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    Hunkering down

    All the cargo ships are hunkering down in whitefish bay. Afraid to make the run across Superior with tomorrow’s weather.
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    Best place to sell boat

    I’ve been trying to sell my 240 Sundancer. I have it listed on Facebook marketplace but only got a couple responses. I think I’m in the right price range. Are there better places to list it for sale? It sure would be nice to have it out of my garage before winter.
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    “Living the dream”

    So who started that whole “Living the dream” saying? I’d like to kick him in the nuts!
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    Great Lakes wave forecast

    I used to go to a site that would tell the 3 day wave forecast for each section of the Great Lakes. I can’t find it anymore. Does anyone know where I can find that? Thanks.
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    4 stroke outboards last forever?

    My son and I are at the cabin for the weekend. Yesterday we were cruising along about 30 mph. In the fishing boat. It has a 5 year old 150hp Mercury 4 stroke. All of a sudden the engine threw a rod through the side of the engine. Oil was spraying everywhere. That engine has been well maintained...
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    Starter issues

    I have a 240 Sundancer with 3 batteries. 2 deep cycle and 1 starting battery. For about the last year I’ve been having issues where is seems like the batteries are too dead to turn the starter over it always eventually fires. Last weekend before I headed out I fully charged all 3 batteries. I...
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    Susanandlance.

    So what ever happened to susanandlance. He was always good for a laugh. I know he had some heart issues. I hope he’s ok.
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    Door county.

    In the next few weeks we’re taking the boat to door county. We’re launching the boat in Sturgeon bay and circumnavigating the peninsula. Does anyone have recommendations on the best paces to stop. Good beaches to check out and good places to anchor for the night?
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    Pulling PWC behind boat.

    Does anyone pull their PWC behind their boat. I just bought a new Sea Doo spark for the kids and want to pull it behind my 240 sundancer (mostly at cocktail speed) Surprisingly there’s little information on the internet about doing it. I would like to mount a rigid hitch on the swim platform.
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    Gear lube monitor

    So I drained the gear lube on my bravo 3. Then I turned the key on thinking there would be an alert telling me I was low on gear lube. But nothing. Does the engine have to be running or is my gear lube monitor malfunctioning?
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    My favorite part of boating.

    For me getting the boat ready and loaded for a long weekend is stressful. Then trailering to our destination worried about a flat tire or bad wheel bearing sometimes fighting traffic is stressful. Then launching the boat with wife and kids yelling is stressful. But once we motor away and I crack...
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    Inspect your shackles.

    One thing that probably gets overlooked on a trailer is the spring shackles and bolts. They wear out over time and need to be replaced periodically. I just replaced mine and this is what they looked like.
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    Toilet pumping protocol?

    i trailer my boat and pump out my toilet when I get home. I would like to start pumping my toilet at a marina before I load the boat so I don’t have the unpleasant job at home. What is the proper protocol for using the marinas pump out station can I just pull in and use it I understand that if...
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    A weight lifted off my shoulders.

    I just paid my last house payment. It feels like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders $2500 a month felt like it was draining me. My wife and I promised each other we would never go into debt again. I know nobody cares but I can’t believe how good it feels to be debt free.
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    Pachanga

    There is a 1989 Pachanga 27 for sale locally that’s in excellent condition. I can get it really cheap. The only problem is the windshield got smashed from a pole shed falling on it. After doing some extensive searching I haven’t found any windshields available for it. Do any replacements exist...
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    Upper Mississippi conditions.

    We’re supposed to take a boat trip this weekend (June 8-9) from Alma to Lacrosse. There’s about 10 boats going. I have heard there is some flooding and lots of floating debris. I’m thinking about canceling. Has anyone boated that section of river recently? What are the expected conditions for...
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    Dumb question about muffs.

    How come when I put my muffs on my lower unit then turn the water on. Water doesn’t circulate through the engine until I start it. I would think the water pressure would force water through the engine.
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    Cleaning vinyl seats

    I’m cleaning my vinyl seats with Starbrite vinyl cleaner and polish and a magic eraser. It’s working ok but it’s a lot of work. Does anyone know of a better cleaner for vinyl seats? I also plan on using Starbrite Vinyl Brite protectant after I’m done.
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    Northern Wisconsin mechanic.

    im looking for a good mechanic to service my bravo 3 outdrive. When I mention bravo 3 to my local marine mechanics they look surprised. Like they’ve heard of a bravo 3 but have never actually seen one.
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    A sad day.

    Yesterday a local group of girl scouts decided to serve the community by picking up trash alongside the road. A young man who was obviously drunk or high on drugs swerved into the ditch hitting the girls and taking off. Killing 3 young girls and one adult. A very good friend of mine lost his...
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