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Drifter, There are some mechanics who use primer bulbs inline on diesel. I don't. My work is a reflection on me. Using anything but proper methods and materials is selling my customers short. There is always a cheaper method for doing things. And many people choose that route. The check ball doesn't...

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Shhhh. Don't say hijack, the Feds will shut us down. Ralph Nader drove the Corvair into extinction Anytime anyone says one person can't change anything, remember that. My thought has been if someone wants to invent a drivable flaming dog turd and you don't want to own one, then stay out of my abilit...

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Drifter, Even with the primer bulb, air in the system would have to be bled out. The problem with the primer direct inline is that it has a check ball inside that one can become disloged and block fuel flow, two won't work at all and three will restrict fuel flow. If you want a bulb for a priming sy...

Bruce

I'd be more concerned over the "blown" condition.

That needs to be defined to see if its even worth while going to visit.

Bruce

How would I operate the hat at night during the peak signal times?

I tried strapping a couple of 8d batteries around my waist for night use but it kept pulling my pants down.

The brothers would then call me homey or esse which lead to a whole other set of problems.

Bruce

I'm having battery problems in the tin foil hat and looking at alternative fuel sources to keep my carbon footprint down. What power I do have has been interupted by the galactic alert messages comming in from Orions Belt over the "Unauthorized Biography of Tom Cruise". This has some people very hig...

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60 minutes had a story on commercial tuna fishing Sunday. The ocean continues to be raped along with most other of earth's natural resources. We just can't get it thru our heads that these resources are not infinite. Here's a link if you didn't see it. Scary stuff. The future of sea species a few de...

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You'd have to know why the boat sunk to make an intelligent statement. If it sunk because lite pounding broke it apart is one thing. If it sunk because someone left a hose clamp off, thats another. I've seen all matter of boat brands go down. The sea ray is not my first choice in boats, or one I wou...

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Wouldn't expect anything less from Rybovich and the reason it commands large coin.

Anytime one gets to view or tour a Rybo, take it. Quality bar none.

Broker is Jaimie McGregor. Nice guy. Put the Yanmars in his 31 many moons ago.

Bruce

could have been worse- you could have went to drink what you THOUGHT was the tea.

Done that not too long ago with ATF oil in a cup. Thought it was fruit punch gatorade.

Bruce

so you get no sympathy from me

When your carvings are being commanded from far away lands, can I at least tell people I stayed with you once and peed in your yard?

Bruce

You make my knife handle look like a monkey with a tux on.

Show off.

Bruce

Mike,
Classy stuff.
But then I wouldn't expect anything less than that.

Bruce

Really enjoyed being around him on the tournament, damned likeable guy. Too bad you can't say that about Jack. Miserable SOB. I wonder if Greg's new gal, Chris Everet likes boating. He and wife's hotly contested divorce has ruled the papers for a while. The real big sticky point was who was gonna b...

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Very nice Winchester. Lever guns have always held a special place for me. Pat, Hibben has lent his name to quite a bit of cheap fantasy knives that are real garbage. Its a shame, but money has caused many a craftsman to sell themselves out. Tom, I/m surprised you get much kick with a ported gun. you...

Bruce

Better cherish that last bit of drink. If Zuma beats the corruption charges as he did the rape charge and "Africanizes" the country like he wants to and succeeds as leader of South Africa's ruling party, the only thing that will come out of that *hit hole will be aids. Feel real bad for our S. Afric...

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You got me interested.
If you like it, must be special.
I put some feelers out. Let you know if anything turns up.

Bruce

Bob,
fix your pix link so I can see.

Bruce

How would you have people remember you by? Died drouling and crapping yourself in the bed at a nice old age but was too senile to remember who you were or, Died eating raw fish, drinking up a storm while fishing the UVI with good friends. Me, I choose #2. Besides it wasn't the sushi on that trip to ...

Bruce

Both products work fine.

Some say the FPPF reduces smoke a little more than the Standyne.

I can't tell the difference.

Bruce

Tom, Kimber Target in 10mm. My series 70's are safe queens. Randall, I've always liked working on a lathe making stuff. A few years back they were throwing some junk away at the marina. In the pile was a benchtop 12" lathe missing the motor only. Chuck and cutting tools were there. Grabbed it and ad...

Bruce

Dug, The atmospheric pressure, temperature and humidity all affect the density of the air. On a hot day, or at high altitude, or on a moist day, the air is less dense. A reduction in air density reduces the amount of oxygen available for combustion and therefore reduces the engine horsepower and tor...

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Pat, Still thinking about the inlay. Shirley's back has been out for the last 3 weeks and between work and picking up her slack at home, I'm worn out. Not a good time to try it. You ought to see her on Valium as a muscle relaxer. Laugh your ass off. Tim, If you could change the grips on a Glock, whi...

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From JR High shop, I always gravitated to metal. My first wood project was an oak step that looked more like expressionist art than functional wood. I've always loved wood and admired its beautiful grains and colors. Randalls work just reinforced my admiration of wood. I fell head over heels some ti...

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I suspect a block crack. About the only way you'll get oil in the coolant on that engine after doing the head gasket routine numerous times. Never saw a bad head gasket that wasn't easy to spot. You won't be able to heat the block enough with a rose bud to check. I suspect if it takes a couple hundr...

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Alright, now you are scaring me Brewster.

Just make sure when you keel over at the table eating seafood and foaming at the mouth, its something good like Lobster.

Wouldn't want the family to remember me by saying, poor dumb bastard died eating a fried mullet.

Bruce

Unless you have a huge ram and lines, the 80 pump is fine on boats up to 35/36' especially with Pat's over sized rudders if installed correctly.
It's the only one I've used on that size boat and the last 31 I did used that pump.

There should be less than 200 bucks between the costs of the two pumps.

Bruce

so let me see if i got this right...you cant see the GPS screen unless the letters are eye chart size...but you hit a duck at 60 yards

Thats what they make super nuke IC chokes for.

1/4 mile wide pattern at 60 yards.

Bruce

15 years ago I went to Tampa for a Yanmar meeting.

That night looking for a resturant I saw several signs that said fried mullet on a stick.

Some say its good.

Bruce

I know, I got the "duped by the supplier" line.

My response to him was, I'd believe that one if I was eating at the 5.99 all you can eat buffet palace, but as a manager of a resturant of this type, you should know what your buying. And your chef should know what he's cooking.

Bruce

I've had this problem with resturants and Tile fish. A few months back, I got an appitizer of Tile, Grouper, Snapper with different sauces and it was Tile. I decided to get the Tile main course. Wasn't even close to Tile. Called the manager over, ordered another appitizer which was Tile and showed h...

Bruce

Since BMW is the builder of the engine, I'm sure that feature carried over.

Bruce

Tom,
Next time your down, get me a shout.
Lunch is on me.
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Stor and start should be added to all gasoline products that will sit over 30 days. A customer who is an engineer at Prat/Whitney did some experimentation with gasolines from the NE and South. He lives in both places as he also works at the Con. plant. He has seen a marketable decrease in storage li...

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I thought you were building us all models of 31's formed out of expandable foam.

What a jip.

Bruce

I wish everyone the best this holiday season and a happy and prosperous new year.
May you all have calm seas and fair winds.

Thanks for putting up with me for another year.

Bruce

Like an engine. to rebuild it correctly it takes parts and labor. If the gear box needs anything other than clutches and seals my experience has been to purchase a new or exchange for a rebuild from a factory rebuilder. I don't do as many gears as before because it doesn't pay. I only deal with auth...

Bruce

Forget the seafood, the man has a FLIR camera....................

Bruce

I got to put a Hinkley center console thru its paces yesterday. 440hp Yanmar and Hamilton jet drive, 39 MPH top end. Since it has no keel and is a round bottom like a jet ski or wave runner I got this idea yesterday whilst out running........................ And yes at full speed the back comes arou...

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Randall,
Was the last name of her dad Otto?

That was my last 31 repower in Jupiter and he came from your area and his kids are there. I think he still has a house there also.

Hot Tuna, cool.

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A talented group deserves to be recognized.

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Mikey, You sounded as if the bow was sticking up in the air, thus my comment. What your stuck with is what your stuck with. You add weight without adding displacement, boats go down. Just consider yourself the owner of a low rider custom. Those who's chines are up in the air like a Palm Beach nose, ...

Bruce

By altering the angle, I take you mean the shaft angle. They are trying to "flatten" it out. Problem is if you are repowering with diesel, the current angle works well to utilize a prop that will allow you to extract the power from the diesel. When you flatten, you decrease the size of the prop you ...

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Bob,
Both the wife and I miss winter sports.
Ice hockey was a staple growing up.

But then I realized I didn't have to be cold anymore and moved to Florida.

Bruce

Mikey,
That weight is not going to raise the stern. All its going to do is drop the front water line down also.

If the job was done correctly, the boat should not be that stern heavy.
Lower in the water yes. Just raise the water line. Fact of life.

Bruce

Scot, Had a customer back in the 80's, grandson to the Johnson and Johnson fortune out cruising on dads boat. Twin 454 inboard Crusaders. Running at 4 grand, hit a wave and knocked both engines out of gear. Instead of throttling back, shoved them right back into gear. Never saw two Borg Warner reduc...

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But if you really want to hide some cash in a 31 repower it.

No truer words have ever been spoken.

Bruce

He was just trying to form more than the common two that describe such an adventure.

Bruce

Ya know if I was prone to wearing a tin foil hat................. http://southeastmarine.com/tinfoilhat1.gif I would be glad to acknowledge the person who can help with this conundrum. Legaleze for "accomplis" No one in their right mind would cut that open We're talking law enforcement Brewster.

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