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Well damn it all. My partner and I just got news today that one of our largest customers is on the verge of shuttering its doors for good. This means that the large majority of our revenue, too, goes with them and therefore means that we have to start cutting costs. Our employees mean far...

I've read this thing 3 or 4 times now and it continues to amaze me. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124147752556985009.html I was aware of the theory for years, but this is just flat out amazing when you think of the applications. - I mean it's just outright amazing - well the science is...

My manual tells me to do an oil change, fuel filter change, fluid check, etc. Beyond the standards, does anybody reccomend that I do/check anything else while I'm in maintenance mode? Thank you, Tim

South Florida Folks: I was looking around on Craigslist for somebody to polish/wax my boat quarterly and I found one that is quoting a pretty good price - $400 for my 330 from the waterline up, including all stainless, metal, plastic, etc. If anybody uses an outfit that can beat that, let me...

Hey folks, SO this afternoon, I've gone cover to cover 3 times on my Sea Ray manual, my Mercruiser manual, and my Westerbeke manual and all three of them stress the importance of using only OEM parts. FINE! I won't buy knockoffs from China, but for God's sake, list the DAMNED PART...

Gents, Does anybody know where the hour meter for the engines are in a 2008 330DA? I've cycled through all of the displays on both Tachs and the speedo gauges and so far, no joy. As always, any help is appreciated... -Tim

FYI, I just went into the Pompano store yesterday and picked up some great deals at about 40% off - I dare say you'll find better deals there than at any flea market, and the stuff is new! Anyway, I was talking to the manager about various items being out of stock, and he let me in on a...

This was taken yesterday from our dock on the ICW - Amy was filming and my 2 year old daughter Allie could be heard in the background saying COOL when I honked the horn, haha. She's a riot. She sure rides pretty! 93NvFwwYG6o

FYI, I just received this notice via Facebook: Pompano Beach Marine Center will be holding a giant marine flea market this weekend. Equipment for sale includes Yamaha engines, cowlings, lower units, fishing gear, propellers, hardware, upholstery, etc. Also 10% off of all in-store inventory...

I'm getting the band back together! Do you see the light? Obscure Blues Brothers dialogue aside, do any of you folks on here in the FLL area play any musical instruments? I sing and play rhythm guitar and I've got a couple folks that I've been jamming with but recently they've been kind...

So I just found out that I'll be making the crossing solo over to PL - if anybody is without a ride and wants to share gas money, I'll be happy to provide my nautical taxi services. Let me know if interested... -Tim

CSR-ers! I'm taking a trip down to the keys with another boating friend of mine for a week/weekend of fun, fishing and diving down in the Keys. The plans are pretty loose right now other than that we are departing Pompano Beach Wednesday morning, and getting to the keys (somewhere in the...

Hey, If anybody's interested, I'm going down to Bartender's Bash early this year and making a long weekend of it - 3rd Annual "You Gotta Regatta in Islamorada 2009" Saturday night Full Moon Party at Morada Bay Hosted by:South Florida BoatingType:Party - Drinking GamesWhere:Holiday...

My fresh water quit yesterday. I have a full tank and the panel switch is on. Are there any other easy fixes I should look into? Thanks Tim

I figured this would be a great time to discuss the various pieces of boating/nautical advice that had been given to me by various old and not-so-old salts over the years. 1. Always avoid scratching your shaft. Unless it itches. 2. Don't piss off the windward side of a heeling sailboat...

Guys, I'm wondering if anybody has any detailed instructions on tools needed and even pictures of the procedure for removing my props. I'm also wondering if anybody knows what size and material props SeaRay installs on these model boats with the 8.1 Vdrives. The Propscan folks were asking...

My fellow South Floridians, Has anybody had a great experience anywhere with a mechanic or shop in the Pompano Beach area? I have a Marine Max up here, and while they are good at their jobs, I prefer a more personal involvement and relationship with the actual mechanic vs a service manager...

Yesterday sucked. The sun was finally out, I had some great friends from MI down south thawing out, and we went for a nice slow cruise up and down the ICW yesterday. Seeing that the moon is full right now, low tide is VERY LOW TIDE. I took that into consideration but even having done so...

I'm brushing up on my radar skills and I came across an interesting program called Starpath Radar Trainer - http://www.starpath.com/catalog/software/1801.htm. Does anybody have any experience with this? It's a bit pricey at $159, so I'd like to try and either find a used copy or an...

POS means piece of...Excrement, for several reasons. Below is a letter I wrote to my original sales guy up in MI. Has anybody else had these issues with their NS100? Can anybody recommend a replacement? I don't want a similar form factor, I'd rather go with a more traditional type, i.e...