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    A Big Thanks!

    I just wanted to give a big shout out to Wet Monkey who came to our aid and gave us a tow into the marina on Sunday while we were sitting in Thompson Bay with a blown motor. Thanks again guys. It's nice to know that there a still real river people on the lake and not all are like that ASSHOLE in...
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    Drive Fluid, Merc Bravo 1

    Thanks for the clarification on the Mercury/Quicksilver branding. I thought as much but just wanted to be sure. I was told many years ago that Quicksilver was the Outboard stuff and that Mercury/Mercruiser was the I/O and Inboard stuff. Don't know why they would waste money branding the same...
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    Comment by 'Wetanddirty' in article 'A quick guide to polishing rims'

    I have chrome rims on a trailer I just got. The wheels are covered in old bearing grease. The method I've used in the past on this type of wheel is to get a stiff brush and some diesel fuel. Scrub with the diesel fuel to get all the heavy gunk off and rinse. Clean again with a hot water and Dawn...
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    Article: A quick guide to polishing rims

    I have chrome rims on a trailer I just got. The wheels are covered in old bearing grease. The method I've used in the past on this type of wheel is to get a stiff brush and some diesel fuel. Scrub with the diesel fuel to get all the heavy gunk off and rinse. Clean again with a hot water and Dawn...
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    Drive Fluid, Merc Bravo 1

    I know that Mercury recommends the Mercury High Performance + gear oil for the Bravo 1 but is there any better option? I ask because the nearest boat shop to me has gone out of business. Also, is there any difference between the Mercury High Performance + Gear Lube (black bottle with red label)...
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    Lake Powell Trip

    I go to Lake Powell every summer the last week of June. I can tell you that water levels vary greatly year to year. On average the lake levels rise or fall about 2-3" a day depending on the snowpack up stream but I have seen 6-8" per day changes too. If you are going to be there at least a week...
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    Custom Bimini Help

    Thanks Guys. I'll give them both a call to get the ball rolling. River time is coming.
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    Custom Bimini Help

    Can anyone here suggest a good shop in So. Cal where I can get a Custom Bimini made? I'm in Escondido and both shops I've used in the past are out of business.
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    Lavey Craft Help?

    Looking at buying a 1993 Lavey Craft 23 ft closed bow i/o. Can anyone tell me more about these boats? I've seen them on the water but never talked to anyone about them. How are the hulls, ride, etc. Anything to look out for? Thanks. :headscratch:
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