On 9/17/13 6:35 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


"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.




Darn. He doesn't like me. I am crushed.