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    What condition is lake o in?

    I plan on going to the big lake the week of the 17th, I will be on the north end near Pier 2 resort.
    How is the water level and the fishing?I am a newbie to fresh water but am willing to listen to...
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    Sharp Edges cutting thru boat cover

    I have a metal framed windshield on my boat that has edges that will ruin a boat cover. I went to a local speed shop and purchased roll bar padding that is closed cell foam that is split so you can...
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    Re: Non Slip mat for bow area (GreenRanger364V)

    Try Home Depot I bought some for my trailer fenders. They have 3M stuff its pretty good and reasonably priced .
  4. Thread: uh-oh

    by garanger
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    Re: uh-oh (GreenRanger364V)

    Wow 150 http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/doh.gif I start with 320 on solid colors. Go back with 320-400 wet sanding then 600 then 1000 grit wet ,heavy duty rubbing compound then glaze and...
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    Re: BUMPER RAIL ROPE REPLACEMENT (Skeet'r89)

    My Stratos 230FS came with a red tube rub rail insert about 3/8 - 7/16 in diameter I understand replacement is available thru a vendor in the Javelin/Stratos section. Look in that section for rub...
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    Re: champion gel coat faded need help please (champ2977)

    Try it again starting with a heavier grit sandpaper ,try 600,then 1000 and buff with rubbing compound then a good paste wax.If it turned white that quick you didnt get all the oxidation.
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    Re: White gel-coat question? (5string)

    I just did my boat but it took starting with 320 wet, 600 wet then rubbing compound on a high speed buffer and hand wax. White is alot more forgiving than clear and doesnt show scratches near as...
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    Re: a couple small upgrades to the 87 360v. (bassassn)

    I miss my old boat...... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/crying.gif
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    Re: How to remove wax (Dave A)

    I use lacquer thinner dries fast, no residue and cheaper than acetone.
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    Re: Need New Coast Guard Sticker (BigBait Intervention)

    Garzon Studios has them for around $20.00. The service is great and the Stratos stickers I got from them were 1st class. Here is the link

    http://garzonstudio.com/boat/capacity-decal.html
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    Rub Rail Insert

    I am doing a little refurb and clean up on my 94 230FS and the red insert in the rub rail is really faded. Does any one sell the insert and about how much a foot does it cost?After all the work wet...
  12. Re: Fall Sale on bass boat seats from The Boat Seat Store (JER-1 BIG BASS)

    I just ordered and recieved seats from them last week. I understand they are re doing the website.Try contacting them thru poontoonstuff.com . see if they list a phone number and talk to Annette they...
  13. Re: Fall Sale on bass boat seats from The Boat Seat Store (JamesMyers)

    I am glad I read your post. I just orderd seats for my old Stratos 230FS. I wasnt looking for exact replacements but you had just what I wanted at what I wanted to spend. Thank You

    P.S. I guess I...
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    Re: The Redneck Love Poem Fer Valentines Day (Doormaster)

    My wife IS my trolling motor........ http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/embarassed.gif
  15. Thread: removing vro

    by garanger
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    Re: removing vro (sjbp89)

    I have an 89 GT 150 and by-passed the VRO last year on recomendation of my boat mechanic friend. ABSOLUTELY no regrets. Less smoke and seems to run better.Just disconnect the oil lines at the pump...
  16. Thread: Cold weather

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    Re: Cold weather (TritonSteve)

    I dont know WHAT they were thinking when they built my house (1949) but it has no insulation and no HEAT. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/cold1.gif
    I guess they never heard of Global...
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    Re: Suggestions On Polishing Milky Gelcoat (paskeeter)

    Always try the least agressive procedure first. First try a polish if that doesnt work try rubbing compound and as a last resort wet sand and buff.You want to remove the least amount of gelcoat as...
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    Re: Holy crap chance of snow this weekend!!! (Rico)

    In Jan. 1977 I was working for the Buick dealer in St. Pete Fl. My radiator froze up on the way to work ( 30 min late) onlt to find 3" of snow on all the cars and all i had to wear was a sweatshirt....
  19. Re: Is Galvanized Trailer OK for occasional Salt use... (darenwh)

    A galvanized trailer would be OK but they too eventually will rust out usually starting at the seams. For my money I would go aluminum down here they dont cost that much more and last a long time...
  20. Thread: Paint

    by garanger
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    Re: Paint (1fast68)

    The metal flake will not lay out the right way if a brush is involved.The metalflake is mixed with clear and sprayed so it lays out at random angles so light reflects off it at different angles hence...
  21. Thread: Wiper Blades

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    Re: Wiper Blades (fishindoc)

    I have been doing that since my truck was brand new (Feb 2004) and I still am using the orignal wiper blades (still wipe clean). Rainex on the windshield helps them clean better,not stick and...
  22. Thread: Rig pics...

    by garanger
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    Re: Rig pics... (arjone01)

    Good looking rig and a great combo. I tow mine with a Quad cab Dakota and the trailer fenders match the truck.
    http://xs-s.com/zf/images/smile/emthup.gif http://xs-s.com/zf/images/smile/emthup.gif...
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    Re: Seized/Rounded lug nuts (jbh3)

    You fresh water guys for the most part are not used to dealing with corrosion. I got into the habit of using anti-sieze on everything that bcomes within a hundred feet of the water.Hell i even had...
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    Re: New ranger trail fender bling ! ! (J E R E M Y)

    Looks great man . I did mine about 6 months ago but I reinstalled the bunks, it aint very hard and sure keeps the fenders from getting beat up.
    AFTER...
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    Re: Prop Shops in Florida? (desmith962)

    Admiral Propeller is about 2 miles from my house. I have been dealing with them for over 25 years. Never had a problem and the worlmanship and customer service are first class. ...
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