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Teacher,

Welcome. You will find some of the nicest and knowledgeable people on the net here.

They are always willing to offer help and support.

Welcome Rick.

Think you will find a Great bunch of people here. Always willing to share info, and willing to learn something new.

If you decide to make the trip back East, stop in the Cleveland area, and let's do some walleye fishin together. Bill.

I made some of these up 2 years ago, after Capt. Dan shared them with us.

And they work VERY well.

Thanks again Captain Dan.

Thanks Mike.

Hey Mike, Can I play too ?

I'm not only a Captain but, a supporting member too.

I don't know how things are where you live, but my local library carries copies of repair manuals. Hope this helps.

I tried there first, only have the "newer " 2000 and up.

specialx Thank You very much.

Now I can put this thing back together. Thanks for the help everyone

nice bird !

Thanks Frank.

Does anyone have the torque specs for a 1983-83 Merc Cruiser 488 ?

I need to know the specs for Head Bolts, rockers,oil pan etc.

Any help with this will be great.

I had 2 repair Manuals, for this boat, and loaned both out to never be seen again

Nice Bird, Rich.

And it looks like it came with a bonus, cute puppy.

As soon as I get the engine back in mine, I will be sure to send a few your way !

Got it all power washed and degreased today, will star the assembly tonite or in the am.

It's fixed it self. All better now.

For some reason, I am getting a 403 error code. You are Forbidden.

Getting the same on Coast Watch Great Lakes.

Goby delights oh yummy.

LOL, point taken.

I will just do things as usual, and see what develops.

Capt. D, I do appreciate the info.

Finally got my boat documented. I can now officially be hailed and identified as "the Vessel Walleye Express" BIG DEAL. And I know the documentation license (or whatever you want to call it) is renewed every year for free (if you remember to send it in). But what about the TWIC card/I.D.? And I don't know about you guys, but I'm going to feel a bit strange wearing an I.D. badge with my picture on it while fishing. Should make everybody aboard feel real warm and friendly. Like having your State Cop brother in law show up at the Super Bowl party wearing his uniform. If I don't somehow hit or scrape this badge off when working lines and have it fall off into the water I'l be surprised. Maybe I'll pin it to the cheek of my butt in protest.

Dan and others;

i spent most of the afternoon on the phone with the Coast Guard, US Customs and Border Protection (Border Patrol) and some Lawyer in Washington, D.C.

According to them, this law went into effect about 5 years ago.

But, I am thinking that as long as they issue my license, using the registration info for my (boat) vessel from the state, then I think I am good to go.

Well I know that the Coast guard is now run by "Home Land Security"

I am thinking this is where the new "concerns" are coming from.

I will in fact contact the office in Toledo on Monday and see what light they can shed on the subject.

Hopefully they will get the heads together, and come up with some sensible regs instead of each area making it's own as they go along.

I will post back my results.

Dan, what is this about having the boats documented? I missed that some place.

Thanks, Bill.

Nice Fish !

And from the look of it the Lake laid down and played nice.

This is Good News ! !

Maybe we will not be hearing any more horror stories about being chastised for crossing the imaginary line.

I am located in Painesville, Ohio. Just east of Cleveland.

I got a quote from one guy here in Mentor, Ohio. Wants 20 per foot.

That's 480.00 for my 24'

I'll keep looking.

Yeah Frank.

Break

Out

Another

Thousand

Thank You EdB.

It looks like I am gonna spend some money, cause I need to get one done on mine, for the insurance company.

Can someone please explain this to me?

The insurance company wants a copy of the survey. What is it and how do I get it done?