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Yup, exactly what I needed. Hope they are left had thread. It will keep the stupid theives from getting the motor off the boat. :D

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Panther, the boatpix guy is legit for pictures? They got some good shots of us during the Mohegan Sun Run (I think, they were above us for 5 minutes). Is the sending back the unwanted photo's etc, a pain in the azz, or pretty easy? Just want to know if it is worth it.

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Beware :eek: do a search on there billing practices here on OSO

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I was gonna say the same thing,,,, like you think you'll save money with Boat Pix over doing it yourself?

Robi-44 is the right chopper NOT an Robi-22. It's scary small.

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I've gotten pictures from boatpix 3 times and never had any problems. First time was was in 1999, second in 2001 NYC Poker Run, the 3rd time was last year in the NYC PR.

I've heard bad storys but never had any problems personally. Credit Cards are protected, that's why we can reverse charges and plus put a blemish on their vendors credit records which can lead to them being dropped all together. :eureka:

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Cool, I'll give it a shot, thanks. I had a blower take a dump on me last weekend, otherwise I would help you guys out with the cost of the chopper, I would have been down that way with the Cat anyhow...sucks. :(

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Had that happen to me two weekends back I feel for ya it definatly sucks. :mad:

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No copter pictures but we did have an excellent run today. :cool:

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Boatpix didn't show up ??? :confused:

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Nah but we did get a few pictures on our own. :cool:

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One more, I'm goin to bed, I'm shot!

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Yeah we know :drink: :drink:

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The motors were hummin today. Northeast winds made the ride up and back a lot of fun! :cool: I felt bad for some of the smaller boats cause they got beat up pretty good.

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Sak, everything ok yesterday? Chuck said something about gas??


Hunster, where those pics at? :cool:

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I have 100 gal's of 89 on board I want to idle more of it off before I mix it with the 92. The last thing I need is more problems. :cool:

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You can run them wot day and night not having a problem with 89. That is all I run unless I advance the spark to 38 degrees. Talk to Sterling, you'll make the most power running the lowest octane before getting detonation.

If you want to get rid of it fast I'll be more than happy to siphon it out for you :D

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I was so pissed off in the morning to have any fun. I hate waiting for the SAME F&#@ing person every single year. You would think just once the boat would start and he would be on time. Gotta say, at least he's consistent, he always has problems. :eek:

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It was still a fun day even with the delays. You know, they do have doctors and specialist's you can talk to about this.. :drink:

The ride home was the best part anyway! :cool: I saw clear under Larry's boat and your boat a bunch of times. Larry said there was one time when we were rolling where said I must have been out of the water for at least 50-75 ft and we were flat and level.

Boating the past couple weeks have been excellent. I only wish I had BMax's last year...

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I don't run Sterlings I run Mercs. I wouldn't take a chance with the detonation its not worth it. With all this fuel on board its just an excuse to run the boat one night after work anyway. And I can't stand waiting for the same people myself it drives me nuts sometimes I just leave em its not worth ruinnig my day.

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Yup, looks like you need 91 or better for that motor.

"Fuel/Oil Recommendation FAQ's

377 SC, 525SC, 575 SCi, 600SC, 600 SCi, 800 SC, 850 SCi, 900 SC, and 1075 SCi US/CAN - 91 (R+M)/2 minimum octane unleaded regular or premium without alcohol, DO NOT USE Leaded Gasoline NON US/CAN - 98 RON minimum octane major brand of unleaded regular or premium without alcohol (Note 3) None Required


Notes:
- If gasoline with alcohol must be used, periodically inspect complete fuel system for leaks and do not store fuel in boat's fuel tank for long periods of time.
- To increase valve life on all MerCruiser engines, the following recommendations should be considered:
Use a propeller that allows engine to operate at or near the top of its maximum RPM range when at full throttle with a normal boat load.
- Operation at 3/4 throttle setting or lower is recommended.
- Refrain from prolonged operation at maximum (full throttle) RPM.
- If unleaded gasoline is not available, use a major brand of leaded gasoline."


Also, Mercury designs their computers to run on certain Octane ratings. The 500/525 used to run like crap on 93 cause they were designed to run best on regular.

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Told ya. :p

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Hey Nick, note their recommendations for prolonged engine life! :eek: :D

- Operation at 3/4 throttle setting or lower is recommended.
- Refrain from prolonged operation at maximum (full throttle) RPM.

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:eek: :evilb: :cool: OOPS! Its mine and I'll break it if I want to! :evilb:

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And pay for it later! (end quote) :eek:

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Don't need a dr, I think he needs to find a mechanic.....and sak wonders why he has so many problems :eek:

I have no interest in running with him again and letting him eat into my boating time. Leave him at the dock a few times and he might just start being ready on time. And you wonder why I lost interest in the boat :rolleyes:

Ride home was great but you ran away from larry. I hung back so at least he would have someone there. Crossing wasn't rough, hell I had a 70 year old in my boat otherwise you would have been embarrased. :D :D

Amen on the B-max, there are a few other boats that could use them as well. I was telling Billy about them yesterday.

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Gary the issues with my boat were there when I bought it and amplified by certain mechanics just plain not doin their job. If its put together right you should never be afraid to use it period. Right now I'm just gettin tired of payin to have the same things fixed twice. I won't be letting anybody wrench on my boat when its a couple of hundred miles away from me. From now on its gettin fixed right in front of my eyes or by my hands.

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Half the ride back I was running 2800 rpms trying to wait for you guys. Then we stopped for the pee break and caught back up to you at the VZ.

70 yrs old, your dad has been out with you in some much bigger seas...and you blame my wife. :D I was wondering how long it would take for the excuse factory to start. :eek: Couldn't hang with the resin bucket in rough water, you even tried to Sand Bag me! :evilb: