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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 06-09-2013, 19:18
Replies: 23
Views: 3,736
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Mercury won't sell me the shop manual

Oh please. Other than engines, how many consumer goods can you purchase a repair manual from the manufacturer for? How about zero. So, you want to fix your old school Chevy 350? Go out and...
Forum: Great Lakes 15-08-2013, 15:53
Replies: 49
Views: 11,010
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Harrassment by marine patrols in Michigan?

Positive experience with harassment?....errr

Seriously though, we haven't been stopped one time this summer in Holland. The presence is the same as last year. There is always a county boat, a...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 15-08-2013, 05:48
Replies: 475
Views: 60,479
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: August Giveaway: Mantus Makes Another Great Offer!

5/16 Galvanized Steel Hook - (https://mantusanchors.com/purchase-online/galvanized-steel-hooks/516-galvanized-steel-hook/) $20

35 lbs Galvanized Steel Mantus Anchor -...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 14-08-2013, 17:10
Replies: 41
Views: 5,521
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: US Customs Issue

There is a simple solution to your problem. When they show up and ask to come aboard just say "Feel free to look around. We were just leaving. Keep an eye on the cats for us before you lock up". ...
Forum: Our Community 05-08-2013, 07:55
Replies: 0
Views: 963
Posted By Anonymous7500
50th wedding anniversary, special request

My aunt and uncle will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on August 16 of this year. These are people who did everything right and chose to be responsible in their careers, conservative...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-06-2013, 17:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,185
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Very hot fuel pump

Cleaned the carb during the week and re-installed today. I also replaced all the line between the fuel pump and carb as well as bypassing the ancient mechanical pump.

The engine started like it...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-06-2013, 07:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,185
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Very hot fuel pump

Replaced the pump.....no joy. Found filth in the path to the carb which is really disappointing after replacing the tank and filters over the weekend.

Next step is to replace all of the fuel...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-05-2013, 05:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,185
Posted By Anonymous7500
Very hot fuel pump

I went out to my boat to run the Atomic-4 since it hadn't run in a couple weeks and I am taking my wife out today. Engine problems are not an option, so I was just looking to run it for a little...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 29-05-2013, 12:01
Replies: 128
Views: 22,926
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Traveling abroad without a passport

That is what people say whenever they don't get the advice that they want.

Your question really boils down to "How can my 'brother-n-law' avoid his responsibilities and still travel as if he...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 29-05-2013, 08:59
Replies: 128
Views: 22,926
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Traveling abroad without a passport

He should definitely fight the back taxes from the Las Vegas winnings in 2010.

The porters that I have known made crazy money in cash tips....tax free.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-05-2013, 17:45
Replies: 116
Views: 156,870
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Your boat's name

"Kharon"...named after the Greek ferryman of the dead. Our interpretation is that it is transporting us to a better place, not that we wish to be dead.

Phonetically: ...
Forum: Navigation 07-05-2013, 07:38
Replies: 507
Views: 108,564
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: MISSING 75īs.y. LADY DOMINA

Correction: Transponders are not required in Class D, Class E or Class G airspace. In other words, most of the sky.

An ELT is installed in most general aviation planes and is supposed to...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 30-04-2013, 05:39
Replies: 62
Views: 7,416
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: I Broke the Law Today!

Mmmmmmm, baked potato. Did you serve it with sour cream? :D
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-04-2013, 18:46
Replies: 83
Views: 7,272
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Personal Safety and Cruising

Wait a minute! Are you suggesting that media outlets may, accidentally and only on occasion, sensationalize the crime levels in an effort to increase ratings? I can not believe that news is ever...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 15-04-2013, 09:50
Replies: 168
Views: 18,780
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Mass Robbery in St. Lucia

We spent our honeymoon on St. Lucia back in 1996 and found the people to be very pleasant and welcoming. There were plenty of opportunities for the locals to take advantage of us since we don't stay...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-04-2013, 17:32
Replies: 18
Views: 3,961
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Galvanizing Chain, How Too?

Not yet! I have heard stories of the Thomas registry volumes...similar to an encyclopedia, I think.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-04-2013, 16:44
Replies: 18
Views: 3,961
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Galvanizing Chain, How Too?

Here are two places in Florida. Thomas Net has 243 companies listed offering galvanizing services, mostly in the US.

Continental Steel & Tube Company...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 09-04-2013, 07:21
Replies: 39
Views: 4,908
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Buying without a Broker?

That is the best reason I can think of to use a broker! Simply agree that the broker's commission will be paid by you.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 05-04-2013, 06:05
Replies: 54
Views: 5,328
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Should Carnival reimburse the US?

Back to the original question. No, Carnival shouldn't pay the USCG any money.

The Coast Guard didn't incur any expenses beyond their normal daily operating costs. They would have been involved...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-03-2013, 14:13
Replies: 19
Views: 2,997
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: can i postpone fixing blisters ???

I have blisters on my bottom, no wait...my rudder. We aren't fixing them this year. Next fall, after seeing if they have changed, they may be repaired.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 26-03-2013, 07:13
Replies: 202
Views: 26,119
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Anchor design and misnomers

I spent some time on the Anchor Right website reading about there tests and watching the videos. The problem that I have with the test is that the rode is always at an infinity-to-one scope. If the...
Forum: Our Community 19-03-2013, 14:10
Replies: 21
Views: 2,077
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: boat launch & snow

I received a launch notice for April 24. There is a fresh 6-8" of snow in the driveway today and Saturday's (boat working day) morning temp is forecast to be 21 degrees...brrrrrrr! The list of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-03-2013, 11:32
Replies: 26
Views: 2,866
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Come shop with me: Which would you choose?

We picked up a Pearson 30 pretty cheap last winter. Your intention seems to mirror ours, find something cheap that is usable now to see if you like sailing. We managed to find the cheap boat and,...
Forum: Great Lakes 18-03-2013, 11:14
Replies: 49
Views: 11,010
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Harrassment by marine patrols in Michigan?

To better answer you original question, yes, it is nearing a police state on Michigan's east coast! Marinas are often searched in the middle of the night by acronym agencies with assault weapons. ...
Forum: Great Lakes 18-03-2013, 09:00
Replies: 49
Views: 11,010
Posted By Anonymous7500
Re: Harrassment by marine patrols in Michigan?

It reads like you are looking for actual experiences of people on Lake Michigan.



This is clearly an example of someone's personal experience with sailing on Lake Michigan. Only the second...
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