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Merv, You two must join me in a drinkfest when you get back in the area!! Look forward to that. Not that we need an excuse, eh?? Joe, The Cord selling story is way off topic! Maybe do it at the SBS. Dusty

Boris, Guess I'd like my Vincent Black Shadow back for the $1,200 I sold it for! Limey bikes -- hmmmm --- memory is tough... Ariel Square 4 MKII, Norton (think Dominator and Atlas), BSA, Triumph. Long ago and fading memory!!! Diane made me give up my motorcycle endorsement last year! So Feb...

Les is doing okay, but his 2-wheeler (BMW 1100) is gone, gone. Pat, memories of my 4 years in Tampa (Tarpon, Snook, Bonefish, etc.) keep repeating and repeating in this old brain as I watch your great trip. Have fun! Won't hijack the thread -- could write a book on the '37 Cord and wish that I...

Father time changes 2-wheelers too. Not many here would remember some of my favorites -- Vincent HRD, Vincent Black Shadow, Vincent Lightning... and a half-dozen+/- 500 cc Italian and Brit mini-bombs of the day. Cars too -- my '37 Cord was considered hot.. grandson's 4 wheel drive rocket has 650...

Looks great, Lyle -- and HI to Shelley. You will really enjoy the thruster. We have a stern thruster on our 26 Tolly -- makes a tough chore docking in cross-wind a no-brainer. Again, a beautiful boat. Dusty

Congrats Ruth and that guy!! I've never seen bigger smiles than when R-Matey II left EQ enroute to Bellingham. So many new toys, so little time, eh?? My best wishes travel with you -- and stay in touch, kids. :love :love Dusty

Never critize either, Denny-o. BTDT so many times. Manufacturer, dealer, and big time user. You are spot on, and life goes on. With Brunswick et al down the tube it took a lot of courage for Sea Sport to step in. They have built good boats for years and their sales show their quality. Sure do...

Not significant to me -- have both and use either/or. There IS a difference, but slow down a bit and all's well. The Classic will plane at a slower speed and will pound a little more, but when push comes to shove, either boat will take a whole bunch more than this driver. Absolutely love the old...

Wise lady, Robbi. :thup :thup. I often (whenever I could find an old garden hose) used 135 and lower octane avgas. Price was right :wink: but the newer o/b motors wouldn't like it. Dusty

Don, dear uncle -- You had a clue what my answer would be!!! What are lugnuts?? :lol: :lol: :roll: Duster

Nissan is a rebadged Tohatsu. Tohatsu has been around for many years and VERY reliable in my personal experience. My old 18 hp 2-stroke Tohatsu was a little hard to start, but once the operator (me) found the right combination -- great. The new 4-strokes are smooth, quiet and as good as any...

OT/denny-o Way cool post, OM! Swap stories someday. Dusty (ex NSS, NBA, NPG, W7BQX, W1SAW, W4SAW, K6RSR, plus a bunch! Old CW op + American Morse -- really Spanish -- still copy 50.)

Joe, You know something I don't (for sure!!!), but to my knowledge and personal experience Bombardier had virtually no trouble with the eTec... I no longer have mine, but there are many of them in the local area and they are virtually trouble free. I would buy another in a NY second if I...

I miss her too, Mike. Dang, if I had footprints on my backside for the boats I've parted with and wanted back, I'd be a walking bruise. Duster

Brent, Gotta agree on the old 22 Angler classic. Les Jr. and I are rebuilding one now and hope to have it waterborne in a couple of weeks. It was an offshore Oregon tuna machine... up to 75 miles out. Big ugly fuel tanks, but when we get the Catch-22 saddle tanks in -- yummy. Dusty

Happy Day, Robbi -- Belated I know, but I'm always last at the table. Try hard, but doubt you'll be able to catch up -- at least not for a while. Have a great Powell!! :love Dusty

Robbi, Both! But you mo' cute! :love Dusty

Merv, My backyard! And much deja vu... years ago as I was going into OH to gas up I saw a 30+ foot yacht on the wrong side... I called on 16 "White yacht proceeding in to to Oak Harbor north of buoy #... you are standing into danger. This is an emergency." Minute or two later he was high and...

Jim, Just having fun with my ol' buddy Joe. We have a three-year old Yamaha 90 (fuel injected) and a Yamaha 6 kicker. I'd buy the 60 Honda in a NY second if looking to repower. First reports I have on the 60 is it's a strong 60 -- perhaps downrated. Best, Dusty

Not really light, Joe. Where the bunks used to be -- fishing rods, tackle boxes, etc. Where the Porta Potti used to be -- bucket. Water system -- thermos of coffee and 6 pack of water (sometimes 6 pack of something else) Single burner Wallas, no sink. Must admit that the motorcycle house...