GeorgeJ

to get a code to flash turn key on then off then on then off then on. Since the speedo quit I agree with Bernie probably the speed sensor.

to answer your original question an 01 Magnum's worth, about $3000 give or take a couple hundred dollars. A good machine but almost any 9 year old quad will require some spending here and there to keep them going, also for what it is worth in the crowd I ride with it seems the Polaris's need a little more attention than the others.

Hopefully things will turn around if they are indeed in a slump. The current cottage life magazine has Rice Lake listed as one the 7 up and coming cottage markets to watch.

Bernie from what I have read the early 50's were not as reliable as the later built ones of the 50's and they are every bit as nice to look at but they do seem to be a little harder to find. I put coils,points, wires etc and a water pump in the 10 hp and it seems to run ok in a barrel but have not tried it on a boat. I noticed the shift lever bracket is cracked but still works and where the motor pivots on the mount that it is sitting too low causing interference when turning, it's like a bushing or bearing is missing. Bernie do you know if there is a bushing between the transom mount and the motor housing?

What a great job Bernie! I think the outboards from the 40's, 50's and 60's are great and I love to see them especially out on the water. I have so far got a couple of early 50's Johnson's, a 5hp and a 10hp both running. The 10hp has a brass prop. I'm constantly watching them on ebay but shipping them to Canada is a expensive issue which makes it cheaper just to buy them near by. I found both the Johnson's listed on Kijiji.

I have been fishing for a couple of years and just got my hunting license and PAL. Getting set up to do a lot of both soon as I retire in 2012!

another vote for aluminum for the already mentioned reasons, also they take the weather better if stored outside, takes a smaller hp motor vs the same size fiberglass, more fuel efficient. Older fiberglass boats especially scare me, make sure you check them over good especially around the transom. Look for cracks, or any swelled areas, check the gel coat for chips that may have let water in and soaked the wood core. Good luck with your search. Older aluminum boats may have cracks or loose rivets too so take your time and look them over well too.

As I am only familiar with Chrysler products I can only speak of how their key works, they have actually moved the accessory position from the past locked position (where your steering wheel would become locked) to before. So from the run position you go to the accessory position then to lock which you can only do if you are in park. So all windows, door locks etc. would stay functional. In a stuck throttle position I would think on any car you should be able to turn the key off run and still maintain control of the car although the steering and brakes would be affected.

I would say yes, I would do it without any concern. If you want to make absolutely sure see if they sell 2 different width rims for 12" tires. I would be more concerned about having enough clearance to run the 530, remember to take into consideration the tire travel when you hit bumps and are loaded.

I've been suspicious of this "floor mat" thing from the first time I heard it. I hope nobody gets hurts or dies because they were hoping the problem would just go away and delayed the needed recall for the real problem for months.

Here's my Tracker Grizzly 14', only had it one season so far and am pretty happy with it.

Some People just know how to live, I'm envious I have to slow things down some and start taken notes. Looks like a great time!

This one started Winter 09 and is continuing Winter 10 should rap up Winter 11 just in time to move it up to Bancroft with me sometime around Winter 2012! It's a 1960 Dodge Sweptline.

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Beautiful, I was hoping they were some kind of up scale tackle box/ lure holders! Look great either way even if you want to use them for jewelry.