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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:13:53 -0500, Boater
wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:36:01 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Boater" wrote in message ... It's just not that big a deal, guys. Really. Go boating, or, in the case of FloridaJim, pretend you have a boat. No, no. We are all concerned with your prop. You have a steel prop? What kind of steel? Stainless steel? What grade of Stainless steel? This is serious. If that steel prop is rusting already, you might get stranded 50 yards offshore in the Bay. What else is rusting? Do you carry a spare prop in case of an emergency? It's a Yamaha. Probably carries a spare engine for those circumstances. :) Which brings up an interesting point - I carry a spare prop, but last summer it occurred to me that I've never tried to change it in the middle of the lake. Guess what - I can't. It's too far back for me to reach in the fully tilted up position. You weren't aware of that? Seriously? Never occurred to me for some reason. I carry a spare prop, but I figure it is going to be changed on shore or from someone else's boat. I saw a guy do it while swimming in the water offshore of Jax, or at least he was finishing up the job. Didn't see the whole thing being done. Actually, I asked one of my friends who is a Sea//Tow skipper if they would do it from another boat - turns out that yes - that would be covered as a service call. So there you have it. |
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Boater wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. wrote: Boater wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. wrote: I don't think you can call me a right-wing piece of ****. I voted for Obama Liar. Nope, not only did I vote for Obama, Liar. Did I tell you my son worked/volunteered at his local Obama campaign headquarters, and my eldest daughter spent a few days getting people to register. Yup, as always you are wrong. Your problem is you tell so many lies, that you find it hard to believe that some people don't bother to lie. |
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On Nov 25, 3:56*pm, Boater wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. wrote: Boater wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. wrote: I don't think you can call me a right-wing piece of ****. *I voted for Obama Liar. Nope, not only did I vote for Obama, Liar. Harry calling someone else a liar.............OH, THE IRONY!!!!!!! |
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"Tom Francis - SWSports" wrote in message ... Which brings up an interesting point - I carry a spare prop, but last summer it occurred to me that I've never tried to change it in the middle of the lake. Guess what - I can't. It's too far back for me to reach in the fully tilted up position. Didn't the Marine Corps teach you how to swim? Eisboch |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:56:04 -0500, Boater
wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. wrote: Boater wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. wrote: I don't think you can call me a right-wing piece of ****. I voted for Obama Liar. Nope, not only did I vote for Obama, Liar. Hey, just because Reggie is a lib, don't mean he has to like you. --Vic |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:06:07 -0500, Boater
wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:12:32 -0500, wrote: On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:04:08 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:36:01 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Boater" wrote in message ... It's just not that big a deal, guys. Really. Go boating, or, in the case of FloridaJim, pretend you have a boat. No, no. We are all concerned with your prop. You have a steel prop? What kind of steel? Stainless steel? What grade of Stainless steel? This is serious. If that steel prop is rusting already, you might get stranded 50 yards offshore in the Bay. What else is rusting? Do you carry a spare prop in case of an emergency? It's a Yamaha. Probably carries a spare engine for those circumstances. :) Which brings up an interesting point - I carry a spare prop, but last summer it occurred to me that I've never tried to change it in the middle of the lake. Guess what - I can't. It's too far back for me to reach in the fully tilted up position. You can't swim? Tell you what - you go swimming in 50 degree water in the Spring to change a prop - I'll watch. :) Ever swim at Revere Beach or Nantasket? I did when I was a kid. I doubt I could tolerate it in August these days. Devreaux Beach which might as well be the same - it's about six miles apart. :) All I know is that I hate being cold - I'm cold when the wood stove is cranking and it's 75 in the house. Mrs. Wave thinks I'm a freak of nature - which I am. God's honest truth - at night, I've got two down comforters, one thermal blanket, a flannel blanket and I wear socks to keep my feet warm and have been known to wear jersey gloves when my hands get cold. Mrs. Wave has maybe a sheet and the flannel blanket covering her - maybe. Plus the temp is set for 62 overnight and goes up to 75 at 0445 for a 0500 wake up because if I get a chill from a cold room, the rest of my day, and everybody else's, will be ruined. :) Even when I was a kid, I would wear a thin wet suit over a heavier wet suit when diving. Later on, I wore dry suits even during the summer. I have no internal temperature regulation at all - I'm always cold. About the only time I'm not cold is when the temp is in the mid-80s - then I'm fairly comfortable. |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:10:25 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Tom Francis - SWSports" wrote in message ... Which brings up an interesting point - I carry a spare prop, but last summer it occurred to me that I've never tried to change it in the middle of the lake. Guess what - I can't. It's too far back for me to reach in the fully tilted up position. Didn't the Marine Corps teach you how to swim? Actually, no. I learned at the Milwaukee YMCA swim club when I was four. All the Marine Corps taught me was how not to sink with a field pack - which, by the way, was something that I already knew how to do. That was the one thing I never had any trouble with - swimming that is. |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:54:12 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."
wrote: Nope, not only did I vote for Obama, Communist. :) Mrs. Wave, for the first time ever since we've been married, voted for McCain. I actually convinced her that was the better choice. Well, that and the fact that (1) Hillary wasn't the nominee and (2) she was not impressed with his performance at the NEA convention and felt that he was taking the NEA endorsement for granted. I still like to pretend that it was my convincing argument for McCain that did it. :) |
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"Tom Francis - SWSports" wrote in message ... On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:36:01 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Boater" wrote in message ... It's just not that big a deal, guys. Really. Go boating, or, in the case of FloridaJim, pretend you have a boat. No, no. We are all concerned with your prop. You have a steel prop? What kind of steel? Stainless steel? What grade of Stainless steel? This is serious. If that steel prop is rusting already, you might get stranded 50 yards offshore in the Bay. What else is rusting? Do you carry a spare prop in case of an emergency? It's a Yamaha. Probably carries a spare engine for those circumstances. :) Which brings up an interesting point - I carry a spare prop, but last summer it occurred to me that I've never tried to change it in the middle of the lake. Guess what - I can't. It's too far back for me to reach in the fully tilted up position. Come on, you're a Marine. Unbolt the motor, lift into the boat, change the freakin' prop, reinstall the motor and you're on your way. You can do it, we know you can. Bad back you say, wear a brace. 8) |
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Vic Smith wrote:
On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:56:04 -0500, Boater wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. wrote: Boater wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. wrote: I don't think you can call me a right-wing piece of ****. I voted for Obama Liar. Nope, not only did I vote for Obama, Liar. Hey, just because Reggie is a lib, don't mean he has to like you. --Vic Reggie is not a "lib." |
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Tom Francis - SWSports wrote:
On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:06:07 -0500, Boater wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:12:32 -0500, wrote: On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:04:08 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:36:01 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Boater" wrote in message ... It's just not that big a deal, guys. Really. Go boating, or, in the case of FloridaJim, pretend you have a boat. No, no. We are all concerned with your prop. You have a steel prop? What kind of steel? Stainless steel? What grade of Stainless steel? This is serious. If that steel prop is rusting already, you might get stranded 50 yards offshore in the Bay. What else is rusting? Do you carry a spare prop in case of an emergency? It's a Yamaha. Probably carries a spare engine for those circumstances. :) Which brings up an interesting point - I carry a spare prop, but last summer it occurred to me that I've never tried to change it in the middle of the lake. Guess what - I can't. It's too far back for me to reach in the fully tilted up position. You can't swim? Tell you what - you go swimming in 50 degree water in the Spring to change a prop - I'll watch. :) Ever swim at Revere Beach or Nantasket? I did when I was a kid. I doubt I could tolerate it in August these days. Devreaux Beach which might as well be the same - it's about six miles apart. :) All I know is that I hate being cold - I'm cold when the wood stove is cranking and it's 75 in the house. Mrs. Wave thinks I'm a freak of nature - which I am. God's honest truth - at night, I've got two down comforters, one thermal blanket, a flannel blanket and I wear socks to keep my feet warm and have been known to wear jersey gloves when my hands get cold. Mrs. Wave has maybe a sheet and the flannel blanket covering her - maybe. Plus the temp is set for 62 overnight and goes up to 75 at 0445 for a 0500 wake up because if I get a chill from a cold room, the rest of my day, and everybody else's, will be ruined. :) Even when I was a kid, I would wear a thin wet suit over a heavier wet suit when diving. Later on, I wore dry suits even during the summer. I have no internal temperature regulation at all - I'm always cold. About the only time I'm not cold is when the temp is in the mid-80s - then I'm fairly comfortable. You could be...a reptile. Is your skin scaly? |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:31:32 -0500, Boater wrote:
...little place for them here, eh? http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...s/ce0a1de9.jpg Anyway, here's a snap of Yo Ho's business end. I'm waiting for the shrinkwrap guy to show up this week. Wrapping the exhaust after the motor drains is part of the winterizing process. I've got to spend a few minutes removing the rust from the prop and repainting it. One of these days I'll find a prop paint that actually stays on the blade tips. :) Your wife is getting pretty good. I see the mud and sand in the shallow areas of BP marina have done their work on your propeller. Maybe some day they'll dredge that place again. Anyway, as usual that Canon is doing a fine job. The propeller cover is almost in perfect focus. -- A Harry Krause truism: "It's not a *baby* kicking, beautiful bride, it's just a fetus!" |
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JohnH wrote:
On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:31:32 -0500, Boater wrote: ...little place for them here, eh? http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...s/ce0a1de9.jpg Anyway, here's a snap of Yo Ho's business end. I'm waiting for the shrinkwrap guy to show up this week. Wrapping the exhaust after the motor drains is part of the winterizing process. I've got to spend a few minutes removing the rust from the prop and repainting it. One of these days I'll find a prop paint that actually stays on the blade tips. :) Your wife is getting pretty good. I see the mud and sand in the shallow areas of BP marina have done their work on your propeller. Maybe some day they'll dredge that place again. Anyway, as usual that Canon is doing a fine job. The propeller cover is almost in perfect focus. Let's see. You've never seen me launch or retrieve my boat, so you obviously are not away that I do not power the boat onto the trailer. You've never seen or met my wife, yet you comment about her. You think the photo I posted today was taken with a Canon camera. You're wrong about that, too. No wonder we got our asses kicked in Vietnam. Officers like you were too stupid to lead. |
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JohnH wrote:
On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:46:03 -0500, Boater wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. wrote: Idiot. Are you talking about me or Mercury Marine? If you want the link to their quote let me know. You have to guess? Idiot. Harry, Reggie was trying very hard to be nice to you. I think he's seeing the primer used to hold that black paint to your stainless (?) prop. It does resemble rust, but the picture is not in focus enough to be sure. Let's see some more photos of your wife, Herring. Better use that ultra-wide lens, eh? |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:46:03 -0500, Boater wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. wrote: Idiot. Are you talking about me or Mercury Marine? If you want the link to their quote let me know. You have to guess? Idiot. Harry, Reggie was trying very hard to be nice to you. I think he's seeing the primer used to hold that black paint to your stainless (?) prop. It does resemble rust, but the picture is not in focus enough to be sure. -- A Harry Krause truism: "It's not a *baby* kicking, beautiful bride, it's just a fetus!" |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:29:36 -0500, Boater wrote:
Jim wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. wrote: Boater wrote: Jim wrote: Boater wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. wrote: Boater wrote: ...little place for them here, eh? http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...s/ce0a1de9.jpg Anyway, here's a snap of Yo Ho's business end. I'm waiting for the shrinkwrap guy to show up this week. Wrapping the exhaust after the motor drains is part of the winterizing process. I've got to spend a few minutes removing the rust from the prop and repainting it. One of these days I'll find a prop paint that actually stays on the blade tips. :) What surprised me was the rust on the aluminum prop. My props (much older than yours) have lost half of the black paint, I have had some dings removed, and it has touched the bottom a time or two, but has never shown a hint of rust. Is rust on aluminum props common in salt water? Jesus. Are you a graduate of the John Herring School of Marine Engine Ignorance? "...rust on the aluminum prop." D'oh. I think you said you were going to spend a few minutes removing rust from the aluminiun prop. I could tell you how it could get there but I won't. Uh, no...I did not say I was going to remove rust from my "aluminum" prop. I did not mention the material from which the prop was fabricated. Obviously, the prop is...steel. It sure was nice of you to start an on topic post. I learn something new all the time, I had no idea they painted SS props. All of the SS props I have seen have been polished stainless steel (a silver or chrome appearance) and they have never had a problem with rust. I have now learned that they also make a brushed Stainless Steel that has a tendency to rust. What i can't figure out (since I am not a graduate of Marine Engine School) why anyone would buy a brushed stainless steel prop when he has never been successful in finding a paint that will actually stay on the prop and he knows that the brushed finish will rust. I guess different strokes for different folks. He probably opted for the cheaper grade prop because he knew he was going to paint it. Notice he said steel. We won't know for sure it's stainless until he volunteers the info. There you go again. I didn't "opt" for any particular prop. What I did do was discuss props with the Parker factory before my boat was shipped. I was emailed some prop performance charts, and after additional discussion, my contact at Parker made a recommendation. I said "you betcha," and was pleased that the performance numbers he quoted me were right on the money. You are acting as if the "rust" bothers me a lot. It doesn't. It's just a little something I will attend to this week. Of course, if *you* actually had a boat, you might be spending some time with it, eh? Wow. It really *is* rust? Learn something new daily. Was it a whole lot cheaper than a shiny stainless prop? Was this the only prop in that size or something? -- A Harry Krause truism: "It's not a *baby* kicking, beautiful bride, it's just a fetus!" |
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JohnH wrote:
Learn something new daily. Was it a whole lot cheaper than a shiny stainless prop? Was this the only prop in that size or something? I have no idea what it sells for. It was included with the boat, and was one of four or five different props Parker recommended. Whichever prop I picked would have been "included." The prop has performed very well for me. I have no plans to replace it. Oh...got my invoice for the winterizing...no two cycle oil used in the oil and filter change, and no WD-40 for "fogging oil." Do you even know what parts and supplies should be replaced on your outboard for a proper winterizing? Are you planning to hook the engine up to your Yamaha computer program to determine if everything is up to snuff? Or are you going to do your usual...ignore maintenance until it breaks. |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:53:47 -0500, "D.Duck" wrote:
"Tom Francis - SWSports" wrote in message ... On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:36:01 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Boater" wrote in message ... It's just not that big a deal, guys. Really. Go boating, or, in the case of FloridaJim, pretend you have a boat. No, no. We are all concerned with your prop. You have a steel prop? What kind of steel? Stainless steel? What grade of Stainless steel? This is serious. If that steel prop is rusting already, you might get stranded 50 yards offshore in the Bay. What else is rusting? Do you carry a spare prop in case of an emergency? It's a Yamaha. Probably carries a spare engine for those circumstances. :) Which brings up an interesting point - I carry a spare prop, but last summer it occurred to me that I've never tried to change it in the middle of the lake. Guess what - I can't. It's too far back for me to reach in the fully tilted up position. Come on, you're a Marine. Unbolt the motor, lift into the boat, change the freakin' prop, reinstall the motor and you're on your way. You can do it, we know you can. Bad back you say, wear a brace. 8) Good point. Then again, isn't that what Squids are for - to fix the stuff we break? |
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"Tom Francis - SWSports" wrote in message ... On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:53:47 -0500, "D.Duck" wrote: "Tom Francis - SWSports" wrote in message ... On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:36:01 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Boater" wrote in message ... It's just not that big a deal, guys. Really. Go boating, or, in the case of FloridaJim, pretend you have a boat. No, no. We are all concerned with your prop. You have a steel prop? What kind of steel? Stainless steel? What grade of Stainless steel? This is serious. If that steel prop is rusting already, you might get stranded 50 yards offshore in the Bay. What else is rusting? Do you carry a spare prop in case of an emergency? It's a Yamaha. Probably carries a spare engine for those circumstances. :) Which brings up an interesting point - I carry a spare prop, but last summer it occurred to me that I've never tried to change it in the middle of the lake. Guess what - I can't. It's too far back for me to reach in the fully tilted up position. Come on, you're a Marine. Unbolt the motor, lift into the boat, change the freakin' prop, reinstall the motor and you're on your way. You can do it, we know you can. Bad back you say, wear a brace. 8) Good point. Then again, isn't that what Squids are for - to fix the stuff we break? Good point. I'll put one in my tool bag. |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:13:30 -0700, "RG" wrote:
With that huge transom cut out, and the operator's endless supply of hot air, why not just do away with the outboard entirely and have the skipper lay prostrate across the transom facing aft, in the relative comfort and security of the cut out and blow bubbles into the nearby water, creating a surprisingly efficient jet drive. It's green, economical, infinitely renewable, offers a low carbon footprint, and can't possibly look any more ridiculous to the average bystander than the current program.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Because the skipper is a fat lard ass...... Have you seen the size of that transom notch? It's huge. Plenty of room. Although I do agree that my proposal does make the boat undesirably heavy in the stern. However, that can be offset by laying in some appropriate ballast forward. Perhaps a nice four-stroke Honda mounted on the bow would provide both the necessary weight balance, and some utility as well. I'm thinking a Civic coupe should just about do it. Or...or...get ready... ....a perch for a Karusii Liesallthetime Marylandus! Those are, from what I understand, *big* mothers. Maybe a MOAB (mother of all birds) in and of itself. Also, he'd never need a foghorn. Hell, I may patent this idea. -- A Harry Krause truism: "It's not a *baby* kicking, beautiful bride, it's just a fetus!" |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:17:47 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq." wrote in message m... Boater wrote: ...little place for them here, eh? http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...s/ce0a1de9.jpg Anyway, here's a snap of Yo Ho's business end. I'm waiting for the shrinkwrap guy to show up this week. Wrapping the exhaust after the motor drains is part of the winterizing process. I've got to spend a few minutes removing the rust from the prop and repainting it. One of these days I'll find a prop paint that actually stays on the blade tips. :) What surprised me was the rust on the aluminum prop. My props (much older than yours) have lost half of the black paint, I have had some dings removed, and it has touched the bottom a time or two, but has never shown a hint of rust. Is rust on aluminum props common in salt water? As far as painting the props, my props started to lose their paint in the first year, and I asked the mechanic if I should touch them up. His comment was that the new paint would "spin off" as soon as i put the boat back in the water. Don't know if that is true, but it sure has save me the trouble of repainting the prop. Based upon your experience repainting props, he was correct. When I have had the prop dings smoothed out and balanced, the prop shop never bothers to repaint the props for the same reason. That's not rust. It's probably a primer paint for aluminum. Eisboch Too late. Harry already said, "You are acting as if the "rust" bothers me a lot. It doesn't. It's just a little something I will attend to this week." I just hope the rust doesn't go all the way under the paint. -- A Harry Krause truism: "It's not a *baby* kicking, beautiful bride, it's just a fetus!" |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:50:09 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."
wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:17:47 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq." wrote in message ... Boater wrote: ...little place for them here, eh? http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...s/ce0a1de9.jpg Anyway, here's a snap of Yo Ho's business end. I'm waiting for the shrinkwrap guy to show up this week. Wrapping the exhaust after the motor drains is part of the winterizing process. I've got to spend a few minutes removing the rust from the prop and repainting it. One of these days I'll find a prop paint that actually stays on the blade tips. :) What surprised me was the rust on the aluminum prop. My props (much older than yours) have lost half of the black paint, I have had some dings removed, and it has touched the bottom a time or two, but has never shown a hint of rust. Is rust on aluminum props common in salt water? As far as painting the props, my props started to lose their paint in the first year, and I asked the mechanic if I should touch them up. His comment was that the new paint would "spin off" as soon as i put the boat back in the water. Don't know if that is true, but it sure has save me the trouble of repainting the prop. Based upon your experience repainting props, he was correct. When I have had the prop dings smoothed out and balanced, the prop shop never bothers to repaint the props for the same reason. That's not rust. It's probably a primer paint for aluminum. I've had stainless props for a long time - never quite understood the need to paint them. Unless it's a less expensive type of stainless - then I could understand it, but why go cheap on the prop? It is the less expensive SS prop. It is called "Brushed SS". I had never heard of them, but they do have a tendency to rust, as Harry has highlighted from his photo. I for one would only buy the non rusting version of SS prop. If you had a brushed, rusted, stainless steel prop, a lot more people would talk to you. -- A Harry Krause truism: "It's not a *baby* kicking, beautiful bride, it's just a fetus!" |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:12:45 -0500, Jim wrote:
Boater wrote: ....little place for them here, eh? http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...s/ce0a1de9.jpg Anyway, here's a snap of Yo Ho's business end. I'm waiting for the shrinkwrap guy to show up this week. Wrapping the exhaust after the motor drains is part of the winterizing process. I've got to spend a few minutes removing the rust from the prop and repainting it. One of these days I'll find a prop paint that actually stays on the blade tips. :) Actually the prop looks great. If you hadn't done a little clam digging with it, there would probably be no signs of paint wear at all. That is a lightly used prop. Probably never run over 3500 rpm either. You take very good care of your equipment. The wear is due to the place he keeps his boat having very shallow water. Once out of the main channel, which is pretty shallow anyway, the water gets shallow very quickly. -- A Harry Krause truism: "It's not a *baby* kicking, beautiful bride, it's just a fetus!" |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:32:22 -0500, Boater wrote:
RG wrote: "Boater" wrote in message ... RG wrote: "Boater" wrote in message ... I rarely run the motor at more than 4250-4500 rpm. There's no reason to do so. Doing so just burns more fuel and wears out the motor faster. I also wash the boat out and flush the motor with fresh water after every use. I'm sure the owner genuinely appreciates your dedication, diligence and general servitude. It will surely help protect her investment. Shouldn't you be out selling overpriced annuities? How many would you like? Please bring a note from you-know-who stating that you are authorized to make such a purchase. What are you raving about now? Did you have a stroke or something like that? You used to be close to rational in your posts here. What did he say that was irrational? -- A Harry Krause truism: "It's not a *baby* kicking, beautiful bride, it's just a fetus!" |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:15:20 -0500, wrote:
On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:45:13 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq." wrote: Boater wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:31:32 -0500, Boater wrote: ...little place for them here, eh? http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...s/ce0a1de9.jpg Anyway, here's a snap of Yo Ho's business end. I'm waiting for the shrinkwrap guy to show up this week. Wrapping the exhaust after the motor drains is part of the winterizing process. I've got to spend a few minutes removing the rust from the prop and repainting it. One of these days I'll find a prop paint that actually stays on the blade tips. :) What sand bar did you run through? :) I wish I had...as far as I know, I've not touched bottom with the lower unit. It still has *all* its original paint. It's just not that big a deal, guys. Really. Go boating, or, in the case of FloridaJim, pretend you have a boat. Oh, I thought that was the reason you posted the photo? If not, why in the world did you post the photo? From you comments you have made so far, it looks like you just used the photo as bait to insult people Some people are extremely easy targets for that. Was the thread to himself, or you? How's the NAMBLA world doing? -- A Harry Krause truism: "It's not a *baby* kicking, beautiful bride, it's just a fetus!" |
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Tom Francis - SWSports wrote:
On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:10:25 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Tom Francis - SWSports" wrote in message ... Which brings up an interesting point - I carry a spare prop, but last summer it occurred to me that I've never tried to change it in the middle of the lake. Guess what - I can't. It's too far back for me to reach in the fully tilted up position. Didn't the Marine Corps teach you how to swim? Actually, no. I learned at the Milwaukee YMCA swim club when I was four. All the Marine Corps taught me was how not to sink with a field pack - which, by the way, was something that I already knew how to do. That was the one thing I never had any trouble with - swimming that is. A requirement to graduate from Columbia University is to swim the width of the East River (at it's widest point). Many years ago, they actually had to swim the East River, for some reason, they now allow you to swim the distance in the pool. |
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Tom Francis - SWSports wrote:
On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:54:12 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq." wrote: Nope, not only did I vote for Obama, Communist. :) Mrs. Wave, for the first time ever since we've been married, voted for McCain. I actually convinced her that was the better choice. Well, that and the fact that (1) Hillary wasn't the nominee and (2) she was not impressed with his performance at the NEA convention and felt that he was taking the NEA endorsement for granted. I still like to pretend that it was my convincing argument for McCain that did it. :) That was some real salesmanship. ;) |
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Vic Smith wrote:
On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:56:04 -0500, Boater wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. wrote: Boater wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. wrote: I don't think you can call me a right-wing piece of ****. I voted for Obama Liar. Nope, not only did I vote for Obama, Liar. Hey, just because Reggie is a lib, don't mean he has to like you. --Vic I am not a lib, I am an Independent. |
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JohnH wrote:
On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:50:09 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq." wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:17:47 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq." wrote in message ... Boater wrote: ...little place for them here, eh? http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...s/ce0a1de9.jpg Anyway, here's a snap of Yo Ho's business end. I'm waiting for the shrinkwrap guy to show up this week. Wrapping the exhaust after the motor drains is part of the winterizing process. I've got to spend a few minutes removing the rust from the prop and repainting it. One of these days I'll find a prop paint that actually stays on the blade tips. :) What surprised me was the rust on the aluminum prop. My props (much older than yours) have lost half of the black paint, I have had some dings removed, and it has touched the bottom a time or two, but has never shown a hint of rust. Is rust on aluminum props common in salt water? As far as painting the props, my props started to lose their paint in the first year, and I asked the mechanic if I should touch them up. His comment was that the new paint would "spin off" as soon as i put the boat back in the water. Don't know if that is true, but it sure has save me the trouble of repainting the prop. Based upon your experience repainting props, he was correct. When I have had the prop dings smoothed out and balanced, the prop shop never bothers to repaint the props for the same reason. That's not rust. It's probably a primer paint for aluminum. I've had stainless props for a long time - never quite understood the need to paint them. Unless it's a less expensive type of stainless - then I could understand it, but why go cheap on the prop? It is the less expensive SS prop. It is called "Brushed SS". I had never heard of them, but they do have a tendency to rust, as Harry has highlighted from his photo. I for one would only buy the non rusting version of SS prop. If you had a brushed, rusted, stainless steel prop, a lot more people would talk to you. I thought it was my personality that kept everyone away, either that or my politics. It couldn't be because I am an antisocial SOB. I have aluminum props, no rust, and very easy to repair any nick or ding I might get on a floating log. I am such a newbie, I had no idea that SS props rusted. I learn something new everyday. |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:20:40 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."
wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:10:25 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Tom Francis - SWSports" wrote in message ... Which brings up an interesting point - I carry a spare prop, but last summer it occurred to me that I've never tried to change it in the middle of the lake. Guess what - I can't. It's too far back for me to reach in the fully tilted up position. Didn't the Marine Corps teach you how to swim? Actually, no. I learned at the Milwaukee YMCA swim club when I was four. All the Marine Corps taught me was how not to sink with a field pack - which, by the way, was something that I already knew how to do. That was the one thing I never had any trouble with - swimming that is. A requirement to graduate from Columbia University is to swim the width of the East River (at it's widest point). Many years ago, they actually had to swim the East River, for some reason, they now allow you to swim the distance in the pool. I thought that was some kind of urban legend. |
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JohnH wrote:
On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:12:45 -0500, Jim wrote: Boater wrote: ....little place for them here, eh? http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...s/ce0a1de9.jpg Anyway, here's a snap of Yo Ho's business end. I'm waiting for the shrinkwrap guy to show up this week. Wrapping the exhaust after the motor drains is part of the winterizing process. I've got to spend a few minutes removing the rust from the prop and repainting it. One of these days I'll find a prop paint that actually stays on the blade tips. :) Actually the prop looks great. If you hadn't done a little clam digging with it, there would probably be no signs of paint wear at all. That is a lightly used prop. Probably never run over 3500 rpm either. You take very good care of your equipment. The wear is due to the place he keeps his boat having very shallow water. Once out of the main channel, which is pretty shallow anyway, the water gets shallow very quickly. You are absolutely completely full of schitt...as usual. |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:20:40 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq." wrote: A requirement to graduate from Columbia University is to swim the width of the East River (at it's widest point). Many years ago, they actually had to swim the East River, for some reason, they now allow you to swim the distance in the pool. Since schitt floats, that would have been easy for you. |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:37:02 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote: All I know is that I hate being cold - I'm cold when the wood stove is cranking and it's 75 in the house. Mrs. Wave thinks I'm a freak of nature - which I am. You need to get more computers. My office is always the warmest room in the house. |
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Tom Francis - SWSports wrote:
On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:20:40 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq." wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:10:25 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Tom Francis - SWSports" wrote in message ... Which brings up an interesting point - I carry a spare prop, but last summer it occurred to me that I've never tried to change it in the middle of the lake. Guess what - I can't. It's too far back for me to reach in the fully tilted up position. Didn't the Marine Corps teach you how to swim? Actually, no. I learned at the Milwaukee YMCA swim club when I was four. All the Marine Corps taught me was how not to sink with a field pack - which, by the way, was something that I already knew how to do. That was the one thing I never had any trouble with - swimming that is. A requirement to graduate from Columbia University is to swim the width of the East River (at it's widest point). Many years ago, they actually had to swim the East River, for some reason, they now allow you to swim the distance in the pool. I thought that was some kind of urban legend. Nope, and you have 4 yrs to fulfill the requirement. Take a guess when most students take the test? |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:34:55 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote: On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:37:02 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: All I know is that I hate being cold - I'm cold when the wood stove is cranking and it's 75 in the house. Mrs. Wave thinks I'm a freak of nature - which I am. You need to get more computers. My office is always the warmest room in the house. With the radios, stereo, two computers and various other electrical vampires in my office, it does stay warmer than the rest of the house. Not enough though. :) |
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:09:20 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."
wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:20:40 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq." wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:10:25 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Tom Francis - SWSports" wrote in message ... Which brings up an interesting point - I carry a spare prop, but last summer it occurred to me that I've never tried to change it in the middle of the lake. Guess what - I can't. It's too far back for me to reach in the fully tilted up position. Didn't the Marine Corps teach you how to swim? Actually, no. I learned at the Milwaukee YMCA swim club when I was four. All the Marine Corps taught me was how not to sink with a field pack - which, by the way, was something that I already knew how to do. That was the one thing I never had any trouble with - swimming that is. A requirement to graduate from Columbia University is to swim the width of the East River (at it's widest point). Many years ago, they actually had to swim the East River, for some reason, they now allow you to swim the distance in the pool. I thought that was some kind of urban legend. Nope, and you have 4 yrs to fulfill the requirement. Take a guess when most students take the test? First year? |
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On Nov 25, 11:44*am, wrote:
On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:31:32 -0500, Boater wrote: ...little place for them here, eh? http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0Boats/ce0a1de... Anyway, here's a snap of Yo Ho's business end. I'm waiting for the shrinkwrap guy to show up this week. Wrapping the exhaust after the motor drains is part of the winterizing process. I've got to spend a few minutes removing the rust from the prop and repainting it. One of these days I'll find a prop paint that actually stays on the blade tips. *:) Why paint a stainless prop? Surface rust on 304 SS is normal ... if you don't boat a lot. It really isn't hurting anything. If I am out of town for a few weeks and not boating I see a little on mine. It buffs right off after an hour or so of running I dont worry about mine. If it has blades, it goes. |
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