"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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On 9/17/13 5:40 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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On 9/17/13 3:59 PM, True North wrote:
"a whole tank of gas"??
I wish I only used that much since is costs 1.33 per liter right
now
and the inboard tank holds 60 liters.
I realize you are trying to make a funny but you'd best stick with
your day job.....oh wait..you don't have one.


FlaJim is qualified to change the spark plug on a single cylinder
lawn
mower engine if someone gaps the plug and removes the old one with
the
proper socket.

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Funny comment but far from accurate. I am sure he got a kick out
of it
also.



I don't recall seeing *one* post of his here that demonstrated a
*high*
level of knowledge of any boating subject, and that goes back to years
past before he began posting here with his variety of handles. We've
had
dealers and professional mechanics, here no longer, that demonstrated
a
lot more knowledge, and we've had hobbyists demonstrating more
knowledge.

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Jim never claimed to be an expert in *all* boating issues. He was
well known and respected when he lived up here for keeping people's
outdrives working properly, including complete rebuilds when
necessary. He helped me out a lot in getting one of my first boats
(an old Century) running and working decently. It should have been
deep sixed. One thing I liked was that he would never take a short
cut in the interest of saving a couple of bucks. He found and fixed
several amateurish "fixes" on that boat done by a previous owner that
could have resulted in fires or other serious safety issues. He
earned my respect and has remained a good friend. He just doesn't
like you very much.