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    I have spent 20 years wrenching on salt and brackish water boats. Since I have moved to Texas 4 years ago I have become spoiled. I don't miss working on salt exposed things at all. I can now assume {and be correct} that things will come right apart. No need to heat, spray, cut, torch, or cuss any more over seized parts...

    Those little screws on gimble rings. No problem. Stainless bolts seized in aluminum? Not here.
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    All that is good but you still miss the Chesapeake.
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    Same here, after most my life in Miami/the Keys I was used to stuff needing to be changed/replaced almost every season, now stuff looks as good after 5 years as the day I install it.
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    My father-in-law has a 1980 something boat that has only seen freshwater and is garage kept.....boat looks brand new !!!! Salt and Sun are rough on a boat.
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    The Sun alone in S.Fla. will kill boat covers,and boats !
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    Quote Originally Posted by MOBILEMERCMAN View Post
    I have spent 20 years wrenching on salt and brackish water boats. Since I have moved to Texas 4 years ago I have become spoiled. I don't miss working on salt exposed things at all. I can now assume {and be correct} that things will come right apart. No need to heat, spray, cut, torch, or cuss any more over seized parts...

    Those little screws on gimble rings. No problem. Stainless bolts seized in aluminum? Not here.
    Nice of you to "share" Jim.............NOW GET BACK IN THE BILGE!!!!!!
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    I spend my share of time in the bilge. Thank You.

    I will be in one with in the hour.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MOBILEMERCMAN View Post
    I spend my share of time in the bilge. Thank You.

    I will be in one with in the hour.
    take a margarita in w/ ya!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by MOBILEMERCMAN View Post
    I have spent 20 years wrenching on salt and brackish water boats. Since I have moved to Texas 4 years ago I have become spoiled. I don't miss working on salt exposed things at all. I can now assume {and be correct} that things will come right apart. No need to heat, spray, cut, torch, or cuss any more over seized parts...

    Those little screws on gimble rings. No problem. Stainless bolts seized in aluminum? Not here.
    yeah, but think of all the extra labor $$$ your missing out on? lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by MOBILEMERCMAN View Post
    I have spent 20 years wrenching on salt and brackish water boats. Since I have moved to Texas 4 years ago I have become spoiled. I don't miss working on salt exposed things at all. I can now assume {and be correct} that things will come right apart. No need to heat, spray, cut, torch, or cuss any more over seized parts...

    Those little screws on gimble rings. No problem. Stainless bolts seized in aluminum? Not here.
    Kinda takes the fun out of it!
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    YEA WELL LETS SEE YA HEAD DOWN THE BAY AND OUT THE CUT INTO THE OCEAN FOR A HOUR OF OFFSHORE ,OOOPSSS YOU CAN,T DO THAT ,,IS THAT LAKE TOOO ROUGH FOR YA,,,,LOLOL
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    I am getting old. I like to cruise around, take a swim and relax. The best part is when I am finished all I do is wipe off the water line and cover her up. No soap or flushing needed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MOBILEMERCMAN View Post
    I am getting old. I like to cruise around, take a swim and relax. The best part is when I am finished all I do is wipe off the water line and cover her up. No soap or flushing needed.
    Well, i guess if your getting old.....this will be your last season of racing ??
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    Two different things Scott. I pleasure boat to relax. I race because I love competition.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MOBILEMERCMAN View Post
    Two different things Scott. I pleasure boat to relax. I race because I love competition.
    I know,,,just messing with an old man ..lololol
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