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It shows. When I was 11, each year was a big deal. Then 16 (driver license) was a landmark followed by 21, the drinking age. Around 40 I began fretting over each "zero" year, and I turned into a grouch at 50 because it was a half century milestone. Now that I've passed 70, it seems the...

I had a 2001 Duramax and my neighbor has one as well. Never heard of the problem - and at the time I was very active in the Duramax specific forum on the web. My suggestion is to go there and check around. Great bunch of diesel enthusiasts there. Oh, and while I was looking up that site...

Personally I think the award for the most valuable object lost overboard would go to Sawdust. "Dusty" Lampman managed to lose an entire aircraft off his ship at the time - and he was in it! Well, to be fair, he did fly it around a bit and play "Shoot 'em up" first. (WW2) Don :lol:

Or go a little low if you want a quick sale. :wink: Seriously, electronic equipment doesn't really make a huge difference in price though it will make a difference in speed of sale. If it's reasonably modern like your stuff, that's great because a buyer won't have to consider buying new...

On the other hand, without the constant training and attention to detail, I think fatalities would be far worse. We watched a CG crewman on "After the Catch" (Deadliest Catch added feature) discussing Katrina rescues. What I learned was totally amazing. You guys are so well trained at your...

Uh, your father tried to teach you what a crescent wrench was for but you turned it into a crescent hammer, little nephew. (sigh) Need I mention the tire fiasco or the brake bust? Some folk do puters some do mechanical and some make beer. Stick to what you know is the best rule.... :lol...

It's gotta be this one Don

I've always been partial to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Along with American Veterans (AMVETS) they willingly pick up for resale in their "stores" to benefit veterans in need. Next in line is the Salvation Army which I also admire for their selfless work without "beating their own...

I had a rock solid but fuel sucking early Sea Ray 23 cuddy, One son had a rock solid fuel sucking Parker 24. I've had the Jenny B out 50 miles several times, the previous owner of 416Rigby's C-22 had it out way further chasing tuna. Not once did I feel less safe on the Jenny B. In fact, I...

I've had the same results with the Jenny B. Same size prop, Yamaha F75, similar WOT rpm early mornings on the San Diego bay with full tanks, normal gear. 75 hp was, after all, the "factory recommended" power for that year and came highly recommended by a very experienced local Brat, Rana...

And I'm not defending the Coasties either, Boris. I'm just outraged at the mindset that goes along with blanket statements like this: I'm certainly going to avoid attacking the author in this forum simply because his ignorance could stem from either never wearing a uniform or bitter...

I'm confident that statement is certainly not shared by the average C-Dory owner, Westfield. I better stop here or I'm afraid I'll violate the cardinal rule of this forum: "Be nice". Have a nice day, Westfield. :roll:

Update today: Four Coast Guard petty officers were given charges that ranged from involuntary manslaughter to negligent homicide and dereliction of duty today from that accident way back in December 2009. The full story is here. Obviously the Coxwain, Paul Ramos will get the worse of the...

LOL! The source of that link said it was forty bucks including shipping. Interesting toy but not worth $80. At least not to me. Thanks guys :thup Don

Good lord, 128 Mb of Ram. This puppy must be glacially slow. Hey Brent, whadda ya think? Junque? I wonder if it could run mapping software? At that price redundancy means "buy two or three and keep 'em in waterproof cans." :roll: Don

That's a good buy!!!! Shouldn't last long.... Don

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Indeed, Charlie. The place to ask those questions about fifth wheel operation, maintenance, types, brands etc., is at the RV.NET fifth wheel specific forum. Don

My opinion based on a few bitter experiences. If you need a "couple of A/C units" you're rig is probably too big for that truck. One 3kw generator is sufficient for A/C or microwave but likely not simultaniously. Two parallel Honda 2000i generators will handle it all too. Think quiet. Most...