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Jeffw

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Last Activity: Yesterday, 02:12 PM

Joined: 03-16-2008

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Jeffw replied to Happy Thanksgiving!

in General Boating Topics

11-27-2020, 03:26 AM
Happy Thanksgiving and congrats! Tara and I met Thanksgiving Day 1997, got married 7-21-98. Glad she still keeps me around...

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Jeffw replied to New Boater and Possible Liveaboard - Advice Wanted

in Welcome Mat

11-27-2020, 03:21 AM
Welcome to the BOC! Having a liveaboard-approved slip is a top priority IMO. I just sold my 3388 3 months ago and gave up my 40' slip at Alamitos Bay...

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Jeffw replied to Winter Cover OVER Cockpit Canvas

in General Boating Topics

11-25-2020, 02:24 PM
I'd be the guy that says, "look at that guy, he really cares for his boat." As for the naysayers, politely invite them to go perform an anatomically...

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Jeffw replied to Anyone put a Bow Thruster on 2859?

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11-21-2020, 01:30 AM
My 3388 with twins was 10 times easier to dock than either the 2858 or 289. Again, NEED isn't the question, the OP wants one....

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Jeffw replied to What are these?

in General Boating Topics

11-20-2020, 02:54 AM
Around here they're called lily pads, and they are NOT towed. Unrolled for beach or anchored boat use. PITA, IMO.

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Jeffw replied to Is it safe to cruise with a Bravo 2 drive that has water in the gear oil?

in Cruisers

11-19-2020, 02:04 AM
A 2 week wait is cheap insurance. Err on the side of caution. Etc...

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Jim_Gandee posted a Visitor Message for Jeffw

11-18-2020, 10:59 AM
Jeff, you reported spam but I am unable to determine the post. Please advise so I can delete it. Thanks buddy!...

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Jeffw replied to Water tastes horrible, any water filter system recommendations?

in Bayliner and Meridian Motoryachts

11-17-2020, 03:03 PM
I've been using these in my boats and RVs for years.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Camco-400...or-RV-and-Mari...

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Jeffw replied to Watch those ladders!

in The Dock Walk

11-14-2020, 03:10 PM
So sorry to hear about that Nick, but good to know you're on the mend. All that and the higher risk of covid exposure. This year's trip east got put...

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Jeffw replied to New seating arrangement on my bridge.

in Cruisers

11-14-2020, 02:56 PM
Yes, original seat. It's right back to the bench seat. Passengers have to step over and behind the driver seat. Three passengers still fit.

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Jeffw replied to New seating arrangement on my bridge.

in Cruisers

11-14-2020, 02:19 AM
Frank (Oldboat) sent the photos to me, he was having trouble posting them. Hopefully, here they are:...

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Jeffw replied to New seating arrangement on my bridge.

in Cruisers

11-11-2020, 03:47 AM
I had the same problem with my old 2858. I had a metal-working friend make an extension for the pedestal base out of a block of aluminum. That raised...

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Jeffw replied to Eisenglass clear plastic

in Cruisers

11-10-2020, 01:44 PM
Yes, I had that done by a canvas shop. Not sure how much labor that saved, but less for materials.

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Jeffw replied to Laminate is bubbly on door

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11-10-2020, 02:35 AM
Yep, served no important purpose....

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Jeffw replied to 32XX Rudder Extensions

in Completed Projects and Modifications

11-10-2020, 02:33 AM
You must be an engineer.

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Jeffw replied to Anyone put a Bow Thruster on 2859?

in Cruisers

11-07-2020, 02:06 AM
I don't think the OP needs, he wants a thruster. I've never had one, but both of my Bayliner single engines (289 and 2858) had Bravo Three's. I didn't...

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Jeffw commented on Jeffw's reply to What to Look For in Buying a 2859?

in Cruisers

11-03-2020, 03:02 AM
I agree Senorjeem. Given the choice, I would probably opt for the 7.4 EFI B3, all else being equal.

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