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    1976 line six 1500

    I plan to,if I can get her out this year.Last year was a total flop in lines of boating time.She saw water once and I got no improvements done.:( This year I'm putting more time in for family and fun.Work will still be there later.
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    1976 line six 1500

    You gotta love those old Mercs.I have a 72 1150 on my Sidewinder and a 71 500 in my shop.Both start and run beautifully after all these years. My only complaint.....Damn they're thirsty motors. But then power has a price.
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    Trent-severn waterway info?

    You can count on getting some pics.That's half the fun after all. I just hope it pans out!Been looking to take Winder on a good long run for a while.This may be the perfect run.
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    Trent-severn waterway info?

    I'm thinking of starting around Port Severn,off hwy 400,and spending a few days touring around. Chris.I did see that site and found a lot of good info on the waterway itself,but nothing on how to properly plan for such a trip.What to bring,tips for getting dockage,and so on. I'm hoping...
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    Trent-severn waterway info?

    I'm considering taking my family for a few day boating trip this summer,but I'd like to know more. Is it worth the cost? How hard is it to get camping spots and dockspace? Could my 16' Sidewinder do the job? I've hunted the net,but can't find anything to really help plan a trip like...
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    Traditional Fishing Boat

    Now that's old school boating at it's best!
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    Pulling a skiier with a cruiser

    I think it could pull a skier,as long as it can do better than 25mph.
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    New Toy

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/nuttbar/4673711774/ My grandfathers(now mine) 12' Fabco aluminum boat with my 1970 4hp Evinrude Lightwin w/weedless drive.Not fast,but perfect for small lakes.
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    Westski

    Now that's just plain cool.A waterski towmotor.Don't see those anymore.
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    Greetings!

    Here's my 61 Flying Scott 75.2. http://forums.endlessboating.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=19&pictureid=108 I recently gave the 47 Johnson 2.5 to my uncle for display in his log camp.It'll look right at home there. I didn't even know about the boat shows,but I think I'll be looking into it...
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    How many boats do you currently own?

    I have only one boat,an early 70s Sidewinder w/72 1150 Merc.But I have 3 more outboards in my shop.61 Flying Scott 75.2,69 Chrysler 45L and 71 Merc 500.Do they count?(LOL)
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    Has the economy taken the wind out of your sails?

    Since I only started using(for that matter aquired) mine late last season,and haven't had her out this year,I have to say there's been no change.
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    When is it time to pack it in?

    The reason I ask is that even though winter is almost upon us up here I still find myself unable to put Winder into storage mode.I keep watching for nice weather to peek out of the gloom for one more boat ride.(This sunday is looking good sofar) So I want t know.For those of us who get a cold...
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    Chaparral Boat news

    We're feeling it up here too.Not bad enough the economy has slumped,but our biggest industry(INCO) was sold to Brazilian mining conglomerant Vale.To add to the hassle,it's contract time.The union rejected Vale's offer and has been on strike since June,with no signs of an agreement anytime...
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    Hi Folks.....I'm new!!

    Welcome to the club.:welcome: Definately get some pics up.One of the fun things we do here is share pics and experiences.That way boating newbies(like me) learn from the seasoned sailors. Cape Cod,eh.You get to boat year round?
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    A big boat get's dropped in the water.

    OUCH!Someone's in tears.(I know I would be)
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    Happy Thanksgiving

    Right back at y'all!Hope it wasn't too cold.
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    Dream Boat

    My dream boat would actually be 2 boats.Some type of nice,big I/O bowrider for the family,and my current Sidewinder to experiment with.I saw a marine turbine engine on the web that produced 1500hp,yet is only 4 1/2ft long and weights 350lbs.Should make a real fast 16 footer. This is a DREAM...
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    Call goes out: mandate boat licensing. Should they do it or not, If you really think

    I may get jumped on here,but I think a boat lisence is a good idea.The reason being that,quite simply,boats are now just as dangerous as cars in the wrong hands.At one time most boats didn't break 20MPH.Nowadays you can buy a SeaDoo off the floor that'll do 60+MPH.I sure don't want to see one of...
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    I'm here.

    Where are you?Where do you run your boat? As for myself, Copper Cliff,Ontario.3km west of Sudbury.Sofar I've run only on Ramsey Lake.
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