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    Bug Repellent while cruising

    1 cup Stale beer (cheep stuff) 1cup blue mouthwash 1cup Epsom salt mix it completely put it in a spray bottle and spray around where you are sitting.
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    Okeechobee Area Home with Dock

    Check out the Port Charlotte area on the Peace River or the Myaka which come together in Charlotte Harbour. One nice boating community with sailboat access lots around 40k and homes from 300k price range is called South Gulf Cove. This community is one of a very few behind a lock. Which means no...
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    16 Years, 500 hr and new motor

    Cummins There was an issue with A very small run of 6 cyl. Block castings. they were used in Ram trucks. If any of them were used in marine applications this may be why it was changed. The blocks cracked along the side due to a thin water jacket.
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    Living aboard/ airline pilot

    If you are flying into and out of RSW YOU have many options to anchor your boat! In SW Florida.
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    Varnish, first time...

    Refinishing The main reason for finish failure is not following manufactures recommendations . Get yourself a thermometer and a humidity meter make sure that you temperature and humidity are correct before finishing!
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    getting 80 pound dog aboard

    My dogs PFD had a lifting loop in the middle of the back that we could lift him out of the water he was a small dog but the harnesses I have seen for big dogs have lifting loops on them ?
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    getting 80 pound dog aboard

    How about a small davit on the boat and a body harness that supports the dogs body. You put the harness on the dog on the dock lift it up and swing it onto the boat.
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    Second opinion on repair quote?

    Head gasket? How did they determine it was the head gasket was a compression test done ?is water getting in the oil? Itcoolant fluid leaking out? I would get a second opinion just for price of mind to start with!
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    Starting our long range plan to cruise around world.

    check out Smoke and Roses on the internet.Dan and Agnes just finished an around the world trip on their catamaran. They are in Punta Gorda FL I'm sure they would be happy to give you lots of info and insights about making the trip!
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    For Sale: Transmission cooler

    New old stock 12" length 1" inlet /outlet threaded fittings 1/2 " diameter did not remove plugs! $75. + shipping US postal money Order only funds excepted
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    New to Florida HEAT!

    Heat & Humidity The Worst thing is not following the manufactures recommendations for the products you are using. high temps or humidity will damage the paint when you put it on. I see many people using products in high humidity and then complain when they don't get any life out of the product!
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