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  1. moparlvr4406

    Facebook and forums...

    Wondering if the advent of mobile facebook has affected your use of the old school forums Guess life has turned to instant gratification and mobile is quicker and easier. I personally have found myself there WAY more than here and really miss the response here but with no home computer anymore...
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    In my absence...

    a few new jewels added to the yacht club aka my back yard another couple of 1960 600s a couple of 63 808 Cruise-a-bouts (one may look familiar ;) ) and some oddballs and the Carthage Yacht Club ... soon moving to Labelle Florida
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    Marina security ??

    Well it finally happened.. Our marina is the target of thieves. So far over 600 gallons of fuel has disappeared off of our dock alone 300 out of 1 boat and 85+ off the port side of mine it appears the thieves pulled into empty slips next to the boats and drained the tank on that side The marina...
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    Recommendations on depth sounder ??

    I purchased a "cheap" sounder unit since my old 3400 Lowrance died to replace it with. I need something with enough power or frequency to shoot through the hull as I want to do a glue in install. The company I bought from said theirs would only shoot thru 1/2" solid glass max Not sure how hick...
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    some fun pics from yesterday

    the evening morning breaks whatcha doing dad ?? on the water best perspective of the day....
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    No Arch lighting solution

    Not having radar arch can be a challenge for cockpit lighting so here is my solution LED strip from Autozone 19.99... double stick tape to canvas Camcorder Battery with built in switch Ebay 14.00 Added a quick disconnect to the LED strip for removal of the battery for charging in the cabin...
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    Farewell JP1

    after 2 years on the hard JP1 has found a new home I finally infected a good friend with the boating bug and his wife is totally on board with the idea. Even went with him to the marina yesterday to pick out his slip...next dock over from mine...Gonna miss the old girl but know she has found a...
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    Reflecting a little..

    It's been quiet here today so I went back through some of the threads I have posteed in the last couple of years...Man oh man ...what a roller coaster ride from the newbie questions in the beginning to the resto of the 240 and the 600...a trip to Knoxville...the search for the 340 and the...
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    need some etiquette suggestions

    I was talking to our marina office about some rules of etiquette around the docks and at the gas dock and pumpout docks. I mentioned the ramp etiquette sticky we have here and they asked if I could put together a list for the other areas of the facility so they could post them in the office and...
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    My baby is shiny now plus more

    The old 340 got a professional buff and wax job last week and OMG what a difference. I didn't think she was that bad but now she looks like when Capt Rusty sprayed the gel on her in at Merrit Island. Oh yeah.... and with great ceremony and a great party..... She is official now. NOW...
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    potable water pump burps ?

    The pressurized water pump for the galley and head sink runs properly and holds great pressure but after it shuts off every 1-2 minutes goes " brrrrrt will hold system pressure for about 12 hrs when turned off and carries good volume took forever to get all the air out of the lines when...
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    do PFDs expire ??

    Having a CG inspection done soon and don't wish to fail. I have many PFDs of marine sizes on board bit all are at least 10 years old but color is good and no rot on the outer shells... most really have never been exposed to the sun no less used or been in the water. do they have any type of...
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    SR disappointment at Indy boat show

    Went to the BIG boat sport and travel show in Indy yesterday and was quite disapointed in the Sea Ray dealers showing. I wasn't expecting any big cruisers at the pontoon and bassboat show but out of probably 30 boats they had only 1 Sea Ray...a 270 SLX. The bad part was really thier...
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    Selling railroad collectibles ??

    I have LOTS of really unusual stuff from the Monon rail line some really rare Dishes and flatware and a centennial record shot glasses playing cards post cards swizzel sticks Etc. and some FULL shot whiskey bottles from the passenger line. where would be a good place to advertise them for sale...
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    Remembering Dads

    As some of you know my dad passed away this summer and with the holiday season coming I really miss the old man. He was ...as are most dads.. a great influence on who I am today This is a thread to honor the lives or memories of the Dad. I just regret that he couldn't get in the little red 600...
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    In the water or out ??

    I see differing opinions both ways FOR MY CLIMATE ZONE... which would be better for the boat and wallet ?? FYI..all of the standard winterization practices will be followed...bilge heater installed and the marina has ice eaters and my slip is covered (and she is tucked way back in facing south)...
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    memorial day at the SRA ??

    reminds me of the ramp and campgrounds :lol: http://youtu.be/jQFvH28UoNg http://youtu.be/JmVYMaz9U14
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    New Career Ideas ??

    Here's the deal... Been in the auto industry for 32 years...from entry level tech to general manager of an independent national repair chain. I am a jack of all trades and Master of One :grin: But the business and people have changed in actions and attitudes and so have I so rather than just sit...
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    1 year ago today...

    here we were... http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/52590-Sea-Ray-Homecoming-Cruiser-Sport-Boat-Expo-!!-Here-we-go! http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/54840-Live-from-Knoxville-2012-Biggest-CSR-Gathering-Ever! What a time we had !!!! Maybe again next year :thumbsup:
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    1966 SRV180 O/B Black Beauty Resto

    Here we go again.... Picked up this old girl on Craigs List in Caseville MI 800 miles later she is home and with no problems on the drive :smt038 The old boat is complete with good patterns for the interior and a sweeeet running Merc 950 Thunderbolt 6 cylinder long shaft with power tilt and...
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