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    New To Me: 1985 PolarKraft CGS1451

    I'd keep the Mini Jacker for the set back.
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    Hartsville Tn.

    A friend is moving to Hartsville. I will be driving one of the uhaul trucks down and staying a few days. Who's out that way? The plan is to be their 2-19/20. I don't know what free time I will have but it would be fun to meet someone from TinBoats.
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    Towing with Smaller SUV

    Make it the deal breaker. Let me test tow it or you walk out the door.
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    Hello

    I can quit anytime I want!
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    It's time.. Finally starting my 77 14' Seafarer build/ rebuild.

    The stainless steel wire wheels I get at Harbor freight are not magnetic. I test them with a magnet before use.
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    Towing with Smaller SUV

    You can install air bags they won't increase the weight capacity but will help with the squat.
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    Trailer mods and a couple of questions

    Don't forget about getting the correct tongue weight.
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    Going after two free boats and motors?

    Is there a chance of a second trip when the weather is better?
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    Going after two free boats and motors?

    Very very nice!
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    Going after two free boats and motors?

    I had a situation similar to this. A contractor I knew gave me the keys to a house in an upscale suburb of Chicago with permission to take whatever I wanted. My parents and I load their van with everything we thought had value. Sterling silver utensils, dressing sets, depression era glass, very...
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    Going after two free boats and motors?

    DO IT! It will be an adventure.
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    Going after two free boats and motors?

    A little gas and time are a gamble I'd take.
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    1996 Spectrum 18' Sport - Am I crazy?

    We don't really know if it's stolen, it could be abandoned property. If the state gets involved, we will know. Since Thill has it, we wait and see. The state of Illinois won't let you do a home-built trailer on a factory-built trail anymore.
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    1996 Spectrum 18' Sport - Am I crazy?

    The state of Illinois DNR has a program where they will try to contact the last owner for you. You have to know the last registration number. I've haven't tried it.
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    Looking out the front door this morning...

    -17 on the news this morning I'm reading -16. Wind chill of -30's
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    Painting aluminum boat bottom

    Sand were needed just in case then etching primer, primer and top coat.
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    Looking out the front door this morning...

    We had enough space heaters that we were able to raise the temperature from 56 to 68 and my mother's room to 72. So she stayed at the house. We waited 9 hours for a service tech, we were in contact with 3 companies, whoever could get to us first.
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    Looking out the front door this morning...

    -11 and my mothers furnace went out one of my brothers to take a bunch of space heaters there and bring my mother to my brothers. A nephew will be at my mothers to keep an eye on the situation.
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    Looking out the front door this morning...

    -9 when I got up to let the dogs out.
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    Looking out the front door this morning...

    Getting some subzero temps, not planning on going out for a few days. The driveway and walks are cleared, salted and I picked up a few things at the store.
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