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I will throw a 2008 mini cooper S in to the mix. Poorly designed that year with issues with oil cooler leaks and being easily damaged by engine temperatures. It also had issues with carbon build up requiring a $900.oo decarb using a BMW dealer only machine to do it. I guess I had more heart burn over the dealers attempts to jerk a lot of money out of your pocket every time it went in for repairs or maintenance. This is why BMW and Mini Coopers are no longer on my buy list. Art

Sorry to hear this Chris, for all of the times we spent time with you and Brook she was always happy to see me and snuggled me like a long lost friend. Art

Very nice offer as usually Big Cliff. Art

The good news is so far it is just rain. We are in the low 30's and the forecast says we are far enough South to avoid a winter mix. The scary ones are when they come from up North with the cold and snow. I just have to say that people down here do not take driving and snow seriously enough so we get quite the bad show of drivers. Thanks for checking on me Brian Art

Take this with a grain of salt because I have not repaired an icehut but on my boat covers I use a cloth patch that is self adhering. This is placed on both sides with atleast an inch and a half over sized than the hole. You can find this at Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/Dritz-55206B-Stick-Patches-Assorted/dp/B001LXGKK4/ref=sr_1_4?crid=A6L4V3RT6KHY&keywords=fabric+patch+stick+on&qid=1576154873&sprefix=fabric+patch%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-4 Art

Looks like a good time to be had. Art

I have a paypal account and it is fine. I make a lot of purchases with it and have it tied to a credit card. I do not have it tied into my bank account because of the possibility of them getting into my money. If you do want to sell on E bay or some of the other platforms it is better to just open a bank account that has just a minimum of money in it. Art

Bed time for this one it seems to be a few people who do not know how to accept other opinions are just as valid as theirs. Art

Easy solution do not open it, do not read it, do not comment. I get bitched at for letting them run or for shutting them down. Lets see if we can be adults here. Art

This is going from a discussion to an argument. Discuss things without attacking others opinions is the only way this thread will stay open. Art

No so far no one has sent a report that it is going wrong. If people don't report an issue I am inclined to let things run if people are not attacking each other. Art

Sorry it is not recoverable it auto deletes when a member is banned. I don't know why you think I didn't like him I had no feelings either way. If he wants to accuse me of something publicly and then lay into me privately then anyones ass is gone. Even a member who has been here since the beginning does not get that ticket. For everyones information I am pro weed and hope that someday the USA allows it. Art

Sorry folks this thread got deleted when Cannabis Junky was banned from OFC . I felt that it was such a good thread I am restarting it. Roy due to health issues retired from OFC. I will never be able to fill his shoes completely but I will continue to try. Thank you to Roy for all of the time he freely gave to the members here and for the friendship that I have enjoyed with him for all of those years. Art

I own both a glass Ranger and an aluminum Xpress. They have different rides as pointed out with the glass boat being a smoother better ride due to the weight as well as the way the pad is designed. The down side of glass is if you leave it in the water you have a better chance of it getting damaged from wakes on the dock and if you do get a ding in the glass it will absorb water so make sure you stay ahead of any rash below the waterline. The water noise in a glass is quieter and being heavier will also run cleaner in the water when it gets snotty. You also need to watchout for having water entering the boat while you store it many of them are damaged because the owner lets water stand in the livewells and the bilge area. I have always keep mine indoors and to date the 1989 Ranger is solid and still beautiful. The aluminum boat I have is more of a tank than the glass and both have their uses. The aluminum is a jetdrive outboard for running thin rivers due to it being lighter and a much larger pad to plane on. This is not because it is aluminum but rather the way it is shaped. The other Aluminum boat I have is a 28ft Marinette which has twin 318 and lives in a marina. This is where aluminum makes a big difference. This boat lives in the water and has not gained an oz of weight from water absorption which can add 20 % to a glass boat that has dings in it. I have also taken a few good shots from debris in the river I run and where glass boats get holes I have a few slight bruises to the hull. Enjoy the glass you will be very happy with it and take care of it and it will give you many years of fun I have 30 plus years and still going strong. Art

You will find all of the information you need here http://getnorth.com Art

That is called the ram seal it may be replaceable it depends on the manufacturer. If you can find the parts blowout and it is listed as a seperate part then you will not need to replace the whole ram assy. You need to read the instructions on the process because it may involve tools that you may not have. Art

They have a CC on file from me with no issues. I trust them. Art

You can check the oil level to see if it needs more if it does it means you have a leak if it is low. The pump itself may be damaged but first verify the fluid levels since it is cheaper/ easier. If it is the pump then it can be replaced on a scale of 1-10 it is a 6 for most people. You should consult a manuel to see if it is something you are comfortable doing. Art

I see soooooo many things wrong with that weather report besides the snow. lol Art

sorry but this was part of another thread that failed. Art

It was a good try however it got ugly with members tuning against each other and feelings hurt. I had 9 reports on the thread. I consider it a fail the no religious and no Political posts are still not allowed and will be cut off quickly. If we had a room full of people who could respect that opinions are allowed and that not everything is black and white we could breach these subjects. Art

Most local fire departments will take the old units in for free and have them properly disposed of. Art

John check your tv for a HDMI cable port. This is how the apple tv unit feeds information to the tv. If you have that then look at the apple tv gen 4th . While this unit is more expensive it has the ability to be controlled by a remote as well as any ipad or iphone you have with a simple app. You can control it using your voice to a certain extent which is really nice. So far I have hulu to get all of my local channels and stuff. I found PLUTO tv to be very entertaining (free) and use my amazon plus to view a whole range of movies and shows. So far we went from 120.00 a month to 55.00 for hulu. You can try most all of the paid services for free for a month. Art

A fire extinguisher is one of the most important items on a boat when it is on fire. I have a unit that has a gauge as well as a size that is larger than required on all of my boats. Every six months it should be checked for the charge level as well as turned upside down and tapped and agitated to make sure the powder has not clumped up in the bottom. I replace them every 4 years and then take the old unit and store it in the garage next to my current one in case one is not enough. Art

aviation gas sometimes also know as race gas is gas used in an airplane that still has lead in it. It is illegal to use on road . Most times it has an octane rating over 100 which is good in the high performance high compression motors. It will destroy a catalytic converter and in modern day motors damage them due to the lead and the confusion they cause in the computers. It is different than JP5 which is also an aviation gas but is a kerosene based closer to diesel than petroleum. Art