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WhalerSal

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  3. Yamaha 70 hydrailic tilt diagnosis and repair

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    I have a 1994 Yamaha 70 two stroke, and the electric tilt and trim tilts up fine (so I dont think this is an electric problem), but it will slowly decline, and also leak fluid. Does anyone know this engine?

    Where can I add hydraulic fluid?

    What kind of fluid?

    Any quick fixes to stop the leak? I dont want to throw money into a 15 year old engine if I can help it, although this is a nice simple well designed, but thirsty, two stroke.

  8. Heartwarming Story

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    This is an Incredible story!

    In 1986, Peter Davies was on holiday in Kenya after graduating from Northwestern University .

    On a hike through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with one leg raised in the air.

    The elephant seemed distressed, so Peter approached it very carefully..

    He got down on one knee, inspected the elephants foot, and found a large piece of wood deeply embedded in it.

    As carefully and as gently as he could, Peter worked the wood out with his knife,

    after which the elephant gingerly put down its foot.

    The elephant turned to face the man, and with a rather curious look on its face, stared at him for several tense moments.

    Peter stood frozen, thinking of nothing else but being trampled.

    Eventually the elephant trumpeted loudly, turned, and walked away.

    Peter never forgot that elephant or the events of that day.

    Twenty years later, Peter was walking through the Chicago Zoo with his teenage son.

    As they approached the elephant enclosure, one of the creatures turned and

    walked over to near where Peter and his son Cameron were standing.

    The large bull elephant stared at Peter, lifted its front foot off the ground, then put it down.

    The elephant did that several times then trumpeted loudly, all the while staring at the man.

    Remembering the encounter in 1986, Peter could not help wondering if this was the same elephant.

    Peter summoned up his courage, climbed over the railing, and made his way into the enclosure.

    He walked right up to the elephant and stared back in wonder.

    The elephant trumpeted again, wrapped its trunk around one of Peter legs

    and slammed him against the railing, killing him instantly.

    Probably wasn't the same effing elephant.

    This is for everyone who sends me those heart-warming bullxxxx stories

  14. Best Bay Boat/near (10-20 Mi) Shore Boat

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    I know, there's no such thing as a perfect boat, but how about one that combines a bay boat's skinny water ability with one that handles a 2 to 3 foot chop to get to the islands 10 to 20 miles offshore. Of yeah, in the 19 to 24 foot range. How about it--- ideas??

    Center console or Cuddy? Where are you boating? California? Cape Cod?

    I'd say either Boston Whaler 22 Outrage Cuddy, or Parkers (not the DV's).

    I liked my old mod V Parker. Tabs and Putting that bow to the chop made for an easy ride, although not quick. Also, I like boats that have a way to get out of the elements if I am going to go 10 miles or more offshore. Stuff happens.

  17. Sold The Mary Alice V

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    Sal,

    I reckon you didn't want to see the bigger MA go. But, you can take the cash difference and go long on oil. Or something like that. :wacko:

    Big Al

    Al I am long DBC and SKF. Dohhhhhh.

    Strong stomachs... Yeah I liked my bigger boat fine. But I am finding that I can (and am) eliminate so many costs in our lives with minimal impact to our fun and quality of life. Feels good actually.

    bstn... I am in the process of fixing some fiberglass damage, re wiring (which I am still researching) and buying stuff on the cheap. The cleaning was easy, and fun!

    jane, thanks for your words ( and for donating to my daughter's charity way back).

    And just thank you everybody. This is a neat little boat, and I can't wait till I get her wet.

  20. Ball of Fish

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    http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o295/Th...ce/IMG_0547.jpg

    In the lower right hand of the photo, you can see one of the sharks barely...

    http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o295/Th...ce/IMG_0548.jpg

    Sorry for the picture quality. The clarity and color were different in person. I wish I knew how to work the settings on the digital better...And yes, I guess the balling to make them appear like a bigger fish makes sense. Thanks guys.

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  21. Ball of Fish

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    I was lucky enough to be in St John USVI this past week. While on a snorkling party boat, We saw a 20 ft diameter ball of green/brown bait fish being hit by birds from up top, and sharks (I think lemon sharks?) underneath. It was amazing. The ball of fish was brownish/greenish, and dense as all hell. I would guess 100,000 fish. They were acting this way on their own as a defense mechanism I guess? The boat captains had never seen it.

    Any insight as to why they do this? You ever seen this? I took pictures but they didnt really come out too well. I didn't know the proper settings on the camera to use, but I will post later.

  24. Boat Name / Handle Name

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    My boat's name is Mary Alice, after my daughter. You can hear me on the bay talking to my boys on the small boat (13' Whaler), which is called Thumper. It usually goes like this:

    "Mary Alice to Thumper"

    "Thumper to Mary Alice... What's up"

    "Thumper why is $20 missing from my wallet"

    "Mary Alice I can't hear you. Breaking up"

    Sigh.

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