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This is a similar method to what I've used with good success:

I remember that during the election, tempers flared. Have things calmed down, or are people just gone? Over the years, I've seen several otherwise good forums decline to nothing over stuff like that. There was a very helpful group here. Hopefully, the run is not over for this forum.

Just got this notice for Amazon Day. Time USB LiFeP04 batteries are on a really good sale The 50AH batteries (Strong!) are on sale for $99 - a 10% coupon = $89 minus a brand promotion for ANOTHER 10% off = $79 for a proven lithium battery with a 5 year warranty. NICE! Here is the link...

I've been reading comments from guys in NJ, how they wouldn't pay much for an aluminum boat, so I decided to search FB to see if it was true. It's TRUE. I can't believe the boats you can get there for the money. Here is an example.... A 2001 wide-body, 16' side console boat with a...

Every once in awhile, I still use the old-fashioned trick of using a little baking soda along with my toothpaste to get my teeth feeling super-clean. This reminded me that somewhere along the line, I seem to remember that it has also been used as a metal polish, but I can't remember if it was...

A close friend of mine recently lost his wife of 41 years. Since then, he's been floundering a bit, unsure of what to do with himself. He loves to fish, so I talked him into buying a 16' Lowe with a 50 Johnson on the back for $1,200. The deal wasn't so sweet, because the power trim was...

I just posted this on the trailer subforum, but this is a common enough problem that I thought I should repost it here for others to benefit from. If you find it a challenge to center the front of your boat on the roller on your trailer tongue, what has proven to work successfully is to install...

I remember reading that you must be careful running a trolling motor at full speed with a lithium battery for extended periods. Well, we were fishing at the Virginia Beach, Chesapeake Bay bridge tunnel. The tides there are extremely strong. We got into some nice red fish in very shallow...

Your boat has been sitting, and when you go to turn the wheel, it's locked, or very difficult to turn. Or you take a chance on a good deal of a boat, but the steering is locked or tight. What to do? There is a process that is pretty easy. Step 1- Unbolt the steering Z-bar of the motor from...

Amazon.com $192 with a 10% instant coupon = $173 plus free 2-day shipping for Prime Members. That's hard to beat. I currently am running three TimeUSB batteries and they have been flawless. Looks like they are selling out fast. -

I'm trying to make a decision. I've been doing more and more aluminum welding with my MIG/Argon setup, and I'm getting better and better at it. "Everyone" says that a spool gun is needed, although I've done great with my regular gun. I've never had a snarl or tangle. But maybe I just don't...

I rebuilt a Spectrum 16 Sport last summer, and it turned out great. I really like the boat. Recently, I came across an 18 Sport, the bigger version of this same boat. This is pretty appealing to me. It's very similar but is about 2.5 feet longer (19' long) and a foot wider. (7'2" beam)...

After selling my Princecraft, I had a little left over, so I decided to upgrade to I-pilot with Bluetooth. This will be the first I-Pilot unit I have owned. Here is the exact kit I have purchased: Minn Kota Riptide SP I-Pilot Bluetooth Conversion Kit Do any of you own the newer PowerDrive...

<<<Playing Hall & Oats, looking a bit misty-eyed>>> I actually did it. I sold my Princecraft. Selling is supposed to be a happy day, but it isn't. That was a GREAT boat. So many good times in it. Bought it to flip, but it became my personal, always ready utility boat for about a decade...

I just got a Livescope LVS34 and need to upgrade head units. The choices I'm considering in the $1k range are: UHD2 93SV w/GT56($1,199) Ultra 106SV w/GT54 ($999) W/GT56, it's $1,819- a bit much. Which is a better head unit, the UHV2 93SV or the 106SV Ultra? Anything in particular stand out...

Broken ring, or scored cylinder? Need to see under the floor of your boat or behind a wall? Need to look into anywhere with little access? This might make your day, then. I just ordered one of these from Walmart.com: TSV 16ft Type-C USB Endoscope, 8 LED Lights 360° Rotation Borescope...

I notice that a lot of people blur or mark out their registration numbers. What is the purpose of this? Maybe I should be doing this, too. Thanks.

For most of my boating career, I had a cheap radio in the boat and rarely used it. I didn't want noise when fishing and they sound horrible anyway. A few years ago, I picked up a 24' Wellcraft that had a serious sound system, with two Kicker amps, a 12" sub and 6 full-range speakers, including...

I'm primarily a salt water fisherman. Most of my boats have had gelcoat and non-skid inside. But I've had a number of bass boats, jon boats and runabouts that had carpet. I've fished them hard and gotten plenty of blood in them, but I've found that a splash from a bucket of water or a shot...

Warning- this is a bit long. For years, I have used rattle can paints with good success. Here is video I made years ago, cleaning up a Johnson 200 Venom: Part 1: Part 2: As you can see, the engine turned out great. It went from terrible to smooth and glossy in minutes. I love OMC...