Kamper

I've been in a few discussions regarding alternate fuel for home generators. The feedback I've gotten on that subject indicates that propane and natural gas do not have the same BTU's per volume as diesel or gasoline. If these alternates fuels are cheap in your area then they may be viable for for you from an economy point of view even if you use a lot more volume of fuel. A major advantage propane has over gasoline is that it will never go stale. Good luck!

(4.35 metres is just a tad over 14ft) You'd really want to pick your days carefully if you are crossing. Until you get comfortable with it stay on the same side as your tow rig so if you have to put in somewhere, it's easier to recover it. Good luck!

..To sell it! lol

Don't heat it to much. You might draw the temper out of it. Like Sunbury suggested, drill around the wedge to take the pressure off and tap out the old shaft.

Hurray!

Buckwheat says... "No muy na moat! No muy na moat!"

I got this on another forum I belong too but it says the numbers aren't verified. Can anyone here do better? http://www.piranha.com/motor_specs.php?id=5515 Thanks!

Merc '94, 40 HP ELPTO, Max RPM's? After a couple years in storage I thoroughly prepped my boat and took the family for some rides on Lake Winnisquam, last week. The motor sounded well but did not hit the speeds I expected and seemed quieter than I expected at full throttle. Some of my passengers were a bit heavy but I've had similar loads in the past. Fresh fuel. New hoses. Filters are clear (see through). Connections are tight. No crap in carb bowls. I'm planning on selling the boat so I've been spending lot of spare time on it. The family tours were just a fringe benefit of that work. It was not just a "shake off the cover and go" prep. I'm going to hook it to a test-tach and adjust some of the settings. Does anyone here know the maximum RPM's for this model of motor? Thanks in advance!

I was reading a news site that spoke with some of the jurors. If I understand it right, the DA did not explain the significanse of several items of evidence. Like what was the point trying to be made about chloroform? The State never said if chloroform was found in the remains in higher amounts than natural or if anyone actually bought any. Sounds like a sick reason for aquital just because a lawyer doesn't finish connecting the dots... I'd probably vote the same way though if they just threw techno-geek-speak around and would not take another 30 seconds to say why it should matter to me.

I think a lanyard is a good idea. Unlike a seat-belt or motor-cycle helmet, it functions to directly safeguard people outside the operators vehicle. For those single-handed charter operators something like an auto-tether would provide the flexibility they need to shift between helm and passengers.

When you're on the boat or doing boat's business you are entitled to be addressed as "Captain." It's just a courtesy title though. Some people get off on it, but really it's just a nautical way of saying "Hey you, boat operating person!" Unless... The boat is a tender belonging to another vessel. Then the title is "Coxswain." If you have a license you can use it instead of Mr/Miss/Mrs (etc...) in any social situation. The exception to that is if you have a license that says "Captain" but perform a different function on the vessel, then it's bad etiquetted to be addressed as "Captain." my 2cents

Those frequencies will eventually be released for use by another technology. It is unlikely the Loran equipment will be adaptable to that function. A "Ham" operator might be able to salvage components or modify it to another legal purpose. You can list it on "Craigslist" 'FREE' or "Electronics' sections and if no bites, then dispose of it as solid waste.

There are "Dummmies" & "Idiot's" books on boats and buying boats. If you can't find one through your local library the any major bookstore that doesn't have them in stock will be able to order copies for you. Bring a 'boater' friend with you when you check out boats. Tell the friend in advance you are bringing them to help ID problems and to keep their eyes open. Debrief them after the session so they won't feel inhibitted. Resist the urge to make a counter-offer or commitment during the first inspection. When you find a deal that apeals to you, try to get a marine surveyor to look at it. Also post some details here. You will get differing opinions but someone may say something about the boat you haven't thought of. Lastly, request a 'sea trial.' This is normally an up or down step and many sellers will ask for a deposit before the sea-trial which is non-refundable if you don't commit to the purchase withing a specified period. Take your time. Boats are bought much faster than they are sold. Good luck!

That's the downside of having wicked smart members. People start a post when they need to know something but most of us don't have many gaps left in our knowledge. For that reason there are fewer follow-up responses. We need to attract more idiots.

One morning when I woke up... Nothing hurt. No aches, pains or twinges. Nothing snapped, creaked or popped. I thought I was dead!

"There's never a cop around when you need one!" The ramp is best place to catch a lot of miscreants but if the cops hung out there, none of the criminally negligent would go onto the water where the water cops can get them. So to be sporting... Plus, if they hang out at one spot the naughty folks will just stay somewhere else. Another reason the W/C miss the stuff at the ramp is they have to patrol a larger area for public safety reasons. I know, it feels like they are just there to pester you and oggle your lady's boobs. You can use that to your advantage, understand?

Just make it a policy, no poaching for the first xx days. Any one complains of ID theft in that period you will check this data-base. But the way I am seeing it over there you can chane your name whenever you want and perhaps there will be multiple members with the same upfront ID. Or are you going to chane that?

The last resort for a problem at a website is to email "webmaster@ sitename. (com org edu...). If the junior G-Person has gone too far they may be taken to task. Several years ago, a site I visited had a Web-Master's apology because a volunteer mod was banning members who had opinions contrary to that Mod's personal beliefs (can't remember the details). The up-shot ws the Mod got banned and everyne they banned was re-instated. I'm sure these things happen behind the scenes but that was the only time I've seen this action admitted to.

Okay. I threw some stuff on it in my secret identity. Bet you can't figure out who!!

It might not be exclusive to THaT other site, but when the volunteer "Mod.s" start making regular replies under their "Mod" personnae, they are crossing the line. When you get that busy again, Wiley, I hope you establish clear guidelines for your Mod.s on how to respond. Perhaps, set-up a review/apeal proces for any member that is sanctionned by a future subordinate. Good luck!

To me the internet is like a huge block party. I enjoy wandering around.

Congrats! I was going to suggest taking it to a yard machine service shop and seeing they could could match it. Those things apear to be almost universal. You probably could have got it for less but at just $25 for a boat part, you almost want to buy two!

If you remove the ignition modules, your boat will not move under its own power. To improve their eye-sight, cut a 20/50/100 dollar bill in half. Give one half to the yard attendant and let them know they get the other piece when you return - as long as your boat is ok. My 2cents. Good luck!

Not me. Most people here have not built their own boats, with their own hands. Some have contracted with a yard to custom build. With luck, another member may provide a link to other sites more active in that level of DIY. If not, try again in a couple months since some boaters go dormant in their off-season. Good luck!

http://www.batteryknobs.com/ Except for the big grip, I don't see any advantage compared to regular wing-nuts. I'm sure for some folks that will be a major consideration though.