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    Tool Set Recommendations?

    I have more than most but have been a diesel mechanic for 30 years and have a good collection though. a few things not mentioned that are handy a small and medium 14in pipe wrench plumbers wrench. any specialty tools required by tour engine etc, good hack saw with spare blades a dremel and...
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    Cruising the Trent Severn Waterway

    In the North Channel. There will be mosquitos in June and early July - usually just around dusk. The black flies are mostly done by the first week of june. There are however some sand and deer flies all year. Bring a bit of insect repellant and enjoy the trip. I have never let the bugs stop me...
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    New VHF & antenna questions

    Oops 6dB. I goofed. I looked at 9db but it’s big!!!!
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    New VHF & antenna questions

    There is a very small danger of RF burns from being to close to an antenna. At one watt power you can just about touch the antenna with no real effects at 25W max power the recommend distance from the antenna to a person is about 3-4 FT on VHF. I would recommend getting the antenna as high as...
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    Reset MMSI on Standard Horizon GX 2200E

    Contact SH direct. Their email for service inquiries is on their website. Usually get back to you in 24-48 hours.
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    Penetrating oil comparison

    Their definition of "fruity" lost something in translation
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    Penetrating oil comparison

    If you have a Wurth Dealer local look at their "injector X" spray. its designed for getting carboned diesel injector out of stubborn heads. Around our shop it has proven to be the best penetrant we have found. Warning it should be used with good ventilation.
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    Hi

    NO apologies - I love history.
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    Hi

    Might see you out there someday - we boat out of spanish in the north channel.
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    Hi

    Hi All, New member. We boat in Lake Huron north channel and Georgian bay areas. Hope to get a larger boat when we retire to live on 1/2 the year. Our boat though not a true trawler is operated like one and we love every minute we get on the water. Andy Ps the boat is called Dajinka an inside...
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