Forum: General Discussion
05-14-2023, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,920
Replacement Time
After 10 years of hard use, my 26 horse, 54" cut Husqvarna with one of those Chinese engines gave up the ship. I was looking at all the options, and dismissed the Cub Cadet after seeing out my...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-10-2023, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,741
Lefties...like my lovely...hang shirts...
Lefties...like my lovely...hang shirts left....roll with it. IMO, if it's on the hanger for you to put in the closet, don't worry, be happy! Gotta love em!:rockit:
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Forum: General Discussion
03-28-2023, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,099
How to stop diarreha
Besides making sure you get your Pal to the Vet...Our Dane is prone to loose bowels at times. Vet had us do the white rice, table spoon of pumpkin, some scrambled eggs for her. Within a day...back to...
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Forum: Boats
03-07-2023, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 10,932
Smokercraft/Starcraft
Having been the owner of a Smokercraft 16' Stinger since 2000, I would not hesitate to pick up a new one. The Rig has been all over the place, huge water, big water, small water. It has handled all...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-31-2023, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 18,241
Jobs
I've been retired now for almost 13 years. Enjoyed full company paid Health Insurance for the Family, 401K company assist program, Full pension, four weeks vacation, and a 53rd paycheck each year to...
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Forum: WC Bone Yard
01-24-2023, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 17,218
Used Boat?
I own a 2000 Smoker Stinger with a 40 2stroke Merc. First repair was three years ago, while up at the TFF. High jet problem caused be the gas hose debriding. Never knew about the ethanol problem...
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Forum: Boats
01-10-2023, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,044
Smokercraft
I've been into Smokercraft for over 20 years and wouldn't trade out for anything. If I replace our current boat, I will replace with another Smokercraft. I run a Merc on mine and it will be replaced...
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Forum: Boats
11-30-2022, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,072
Swing Bar
I added a swing bar to my Shorelandr trailer after I got it home and got the bunks set up for my Smokercraft 16' Stinger. Had to shorten the one they sent for my trailer. Not a problem, the guys in...
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Forum: Motors and Props
10-30-2022, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,170
Wintering
Just my two cents worth. Years ago, as I was prepping my Merc 40HP and gas for Winter storage, my neighbor, a power sports shop owner walked over and took the Stabil can out of my hand and handed my...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-10-2022, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,886
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Forum: General Discussion
09-29-2022, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,017
Towing w/F150
As long as you have a tow pkg, and if not, the F150 should handle your Ranger without a problem. I have always opted for tow pkgs on my trucks and SUV's. I've had .350 8's, and 6 cyl F150's. My 8 cyl...
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Forum: Motors and Props
09-05-2022, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,190
Ethanol Gas
Dude....Use Sea Form regularly through the Summer. It helps clean the cylinders and internal works in your engine. Also...hopefully you've changed the supply line from your tank to the motor over the...
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Forum: Boats
09-04-2022, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,595
2 stroke/4 stroke
In response to HRG...granted my 24 year old Merc 40 two stroke has been a great motor, and I know you've gone 4 stroke, I have loved this motor, and have done all the proper maintenance each Fall....
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Forum: General Discussion
09-02-2022, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 13,824
Tipping
Tipping is something we do regularly. However...once we found out the a lot of restaurants take a portion, if not all of the electronic tip...we started and have continued to tip our server in cash....
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Forum: General Discussion
07-14-2022, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,199
Bumper Sticker
Just seen today on a small tow behind car behind a huge RV: Please be Patient, I'm pushing as hard as I can!
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Forum: General Discussion
07-03-2022, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,094
Lease Buy Outs
My lease experiences have only been with Ford Products. Each and Every Contract I signed through the years has had a Residual Buy Out Clause within the Contract, which was signed by myself and the...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-17-2022, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,797
Quiet Lakes Update
Lost Land Lake update for Friday, 6/17. Panfish and Bass have been totally cooperating, lost a Musky while Bass fishing...like normal here. Walleye action picked up off Green Point and Christie Point...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-13-2022, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,797
Quiet Lakes
Panfish and Bass are greedy. Catching lots of Bass in the Panfish bedding areas, docks, and weed edges. Light rain today...not feeling it...went out this afternoon with the Wife and Grandson...small...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-11-2022, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,432
Quiet Lakes
As promised, we got here at Lost Land Lake, Hayward. Got unloaded, launched, ate supper and out for a quick hour or so casting. Panfish beds in all the same areas, with fish in place, Largemouth Bass...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-06-2022, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,797
Quiet Lakes
Re: Hot Runr Guy's post.....
I am the relative heading up this weekend for a week on Lost Land Lake. Been fishing this lake since I was very young, and know both Teal and Lost Land like the back of...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-31-2022, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,091
Pitch timing
As a Little League Umpire behind the plate, there are rules in place to speed up the game. Batters must keep one foot in the box between pitches to look for signs. I never have a problem with a...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-22-2022, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,552
Over Wintering Batteries
For the last few years, I have finally installed a two bank charger in my boat. My boat "lives" in our insulated garage when not in use. In the Winter, the garage is 10-20 degrees warmer than it is...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-15-2022, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 6,366
Gen Talk
Did a ton of study when we built our new home 8 years ago. Being out in the country...we wanted some kind of back up power. After talking with our Electrician, I actually called Generac in Arizona....
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Forum: General Discussion
03-11-2022, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 8,678
Retirement
I like many Newspaper workers, saw the writing on the wall, and when our Parent Owners came out with what they called a two stage buyout package, was still too young for the first one. Second round I...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-26-2022, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,625
sciatica
Minkman....I basically scanned most of the posts and didn't see anything about adjustments. Unless your back is aligned, you will experience some problems. From your post, it doesn't say that you...
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