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    Shipping a boat

    Hi all, I don't post much(i do read fairly regularly) but had an interesting request at work today about shipping a boat that got me thinking. I work as a logistic broker but have never ran into the situation of shipping a boat or even really considered what was involved with the shipping...
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    Lake of the Ozarks Boaters or Kansas City area boaters

    Hi, Considering a possible relocation to Kansas City and wondering if there are any Lake of the Ozarks boaters on the forums. If you are which marina are you at? If you dont mind list the ammentites they offer, your slip size, why you pick it, and the price of your slip. Also does anybody know...
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    How often do you see your dockmates/boating friends during winter?

    Hi, I was wondering for all of us in the colder climates how often do you get together or see your group of dockmates or boating friends. I have talked with people about this before and you always get a wide variety of responses. For me personally I would say our group gets together about 2 or...
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    Opinions and advice need on difference btwn long blocks and bobtail(complete) 350's

    I was wondering if anyone has expirience in replacing a pre- 1986 5.7L 350. My main question has to do with the cost involved with installation. If I understand correctly a long block engine is basically the heads along with all internals and missing the fly wheel, manifolds, and tin ware, etc...
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    advice on putting a boat on a trailer without power

    Hi, can anyone give me tips on how load a boat with out having engine power. The boat is a 1978 26' DA. I dont know for sure but im guessing it weighs around 6000#? I plan on buying a larger winch for the trailer someone suggested an electric but most that are made for boats seem rated for...
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    Engine trouble and Heavy Duty Trailer Winch

    Hi, this past weekend I expirienced my first engine problem which im guessing was related to an impeller issues. I was crusing at around 3800rpm when i felt the boat bog down as we were going over a large wake. I assumed it was the wake and few second later with the trottle still wide the boat...
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    World Record Raft up attempt

    http://lakecumberland.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=27314 Thought some folks might be interested in this if you are from the area. I will be heading down and have several friends planning on trailering down from Ohio for the weekend. Come out and join us as we try to make boating history!! Ps...
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    Oil Pressure

    Can anyone tell me what the ideal oil pressure would be on a 1978 26DA with a 350? both idle speed pressure and crusing speed pressure would be great. Thanks, Chris
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    hydraulic trim arm

    Hi, im looking for a trim arm for an alpha 1 drive. please let me know if you can help out and your asking price Thanks, Chris
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    noise while shifting into drive

    Hi, I have a 1978 26' w/ a single 350 and alpha 1 drive. I am hearing this kind of knocking noise when shifting from neutral into drive. It doesnt happen all the time but mostly when I am pulling out of the dock. It is only in the transition phase and goes away once the boat is in drive. I...
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    failed marriage

    No..Not the kind your thinking of. Let me give you guys a little background about myself before I dive into asking advice on my current situation. Im a 22 y/o college student in my 2nd to last quarter at Ohio State(Buckeye). I also work full-time at the Columbus airport(not a career but a good...
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    Anyone know where I can find

    Hi, My names Chris, Fairly new to boating, been on the site a little while mostly just soaking up peoples useful information and tips. I could use some more of that useful information myself today. Had bad winds last night night here in ohio. Tied off to the dock where they just added 2 new...
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    Getting ready For launch

    Hi all, My name is Chris. I have never properly introduced myself on here before I normally just lurk in the shadows reading everyones good advice :) I bought a 1978 26' DA towards the end of last season and I am anxious to get it out for the year. I talked to the dock today and will...
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    Key West New Years

    Can someone give me some general info on key west's new year. Did you enjoy it? I dont plan on taking my boat down for the 17 hour drive but I do have a friend in GA considering trailoring his down. If anyone has had any expirience or knows something about the scene down there please share...
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