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I have this kind of analysis done every year on my plane. Of course the aircraft engine's operation is more critical to my life than my Honda 90 :smileo That said I'd agree with Matt - it seems like short money, less than the cost of one spark plug, for a little more peace of mind.

Here, in the middle of Cape Cod, it looks like Earl will be down to a tropical storm by the time it blows through late tonight. The Retriever is in a well protected slip - back of the inner harbor next to a bulkhead - so this morning I just added a couple of lines. Then I went home brought in...

I've got a couple of Google Voice numbers I use on a regular basis. I will probably give this enhancement a try - can't beat the price. If I could port my landline number it would be a real $$$ savings and be more compelling. That said, I do have some concerns with the amount of info google is...

Just wondering whether any Brats have calculated what it costs per hour to own your C-Dory? I use Quicken and log my seasonal hours so I'll take a shot at putting a number together over the next several days. I recall being told I'd never want to do this but, if I did, I should cost it out by...

Yesterday I headed into some choppy water while I had a friend aboard. I slowed down as we began to "bang" wave to wave. My buddy, a fairly knowledgeable mariner, suggested I needed more weight in the bow. He said with the Honda 90 and 8 HP kicker, plus 30-40 gallons of fuel, I was too stern...

OMG - George my words will do little to ease the grief. The old adage about "time heals all wounds" seems cliche but it is true. My recent personal experience with the quick loss of a mother and two dogs sustains the concept of a "walk about " as a good idea. Hang in there - it'll get better...

I heard the same expression from the Honda marine dealer who commissioned The Retriever this Spring.

I believe I read in the WSJ Google had offered to buy this company since they felt it was a threat to their predominance. BTW: There's an iPhone app for wolframalpha :thup

I've got an alarm which has a very high decibel output with a trigger on the door and the loudspeaker is tucked under the sink . There's a flashing red LED mounted on the interior window near the door. I placed the warning placard that came with the alarm on the window beside the LED. Like...

Whenever mine gets a "prostrate problem" my first choice is to shoot some compressed air into the hole. ( I carry a can on board) This might work reversing a piddle to a stream. If only canned air only worked on men over 60 :lol:

I too know how difficult this time can be. I had to put down my two retrievers last year. For the first time in 25+ years there was no dog in the house or coming to work with me. To this day I get a bit weepy looking at their pictures in my album. Last December I adopted a 21 month old Golden...

There's a C-Dory/C-Brat Burgee? Let me check that out with the Sea Wolf :lol: Regardless, great idea :thup

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Thanks I ordered the kit today from MidWestHuntersOutlet.com for $458.98 delivered. :thup

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I'm ready to install Baystar hydraulic steering in my 22 and have a couple of questions. First, the kit comes with two lengths of 20' cut to fit tubing. I presume since I'd be running from the helm to about the center of the transom, this precut tubing will be enough? Second, once installed...

Sometimes the discussion on the forum has little to do with boats. This thread proves rules are made to be broken. :thup I've wonder about the safety of public WIFI. Thanks Bill for clearing up the mystery.

I understand your family's grief. My mother passed a year ago Christmas day at 99. Since the age of 85 she couldn't recognize life long friends. Alzheimer's is aptly named "The Long Goodbye". I believe our mothers are in a better place. Phil