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Correct, and the setup loses some of its strength and rigidity that way too.

Happy Friday guys!!

I just finished installing an expensive Lowrance HDS system on my boat. Then I saw this clip from BoatTest.com. I have heard about the new 5G technology that is being rolled out quietly without much discussion about health, safety and privacy concerns related to signal strength, radio wave frequency, and high speed data transfer. But, this is a new concern that I did not know about: Is_GPS_Doomed2.mp4

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I hear that. We moved up here for a change of pace and more of a small town atmosphere. However, the population growth, housing boom, and traffic congestion have changed everything here too. I have come to the conclusion that I was meant to live in the middle of 100 acres, far from cookie-cutter subdivisions - if that's even possible anymore. My wife and I got hooked on the TV series "Heartland" recently. Living on a ranch in Alberta is sounding pretty good these days, lol. Btw, we are currently living in a cookie-cutter subdivision 😜

Upstate South Carolina since '97. Lived in Homestead when Hurricane Andrew just about leveled the town in '92. Southern Dade County was never the same after that. I miss everything related to the sea down there - fishing, diving, fresh seafood and beautiful waters - but that's it. Moving out of South Florida was the right decision for us when we had the chance to.

Awesome!! He was one of my favorite comedians, and obviously a true patriot. Thank you!!

I haven't been back to The Keys for 23 years. A lot has changed! Looks crowded. If you're standing in a Local's shoes, any excuse to shut down the Mini-Season and slow down the onslaught, probably sounds good to you right about now. Nice bridge system at Jewfish Creek though! Cool video too!

Happy Independence Day everyone! I hope your weekend is filled with fellowship and fun, with family and friends. While we celebrate this special July 4th Holiday, with rockets red glare and bombs bursting in air, I'd like to share something you may not have seen before. Our First President, George Washington, was a very special human being. No matter which part of the globe your ancestors came from, or whether they were immigrants, indentured servants, or slaves - if you are now American, with the freedom to pursue happiness and the American Dream - George Washington was the key figure at that pivotal moment in our history, and gave all of himself for the eventual independence for all of us. His farewell speech is one of the best ever. He made this speech more than 200 years ago, yet it is still relevant to things happening in this country today. It's a tough read because his English vocabulary was so sophisticated (and they spoke differently back then anyway). Here attached is a copy of George Washington's Farewell Speech. Stay safe everyone! Geo Washington Farewell Address.pdf

I lived about 1 mile from Jewfish Creek on Blackwater Sound in the 80s. Oceanside access through Adams Cut, and a long run to Flamingo through The Boggies. Monroe County kept the mosquitoes under control back then with expertly piloted aircraft (DC-3/C-47), like in this picture taken in 1988. They flew just above our rooftops and palm trees. It was fun to watch them fly and hear the roar of the big twins.

A friend posted this on another forum: "An early 60’s post card from downtown Islamorada. It looks so peaceful. Can only imagine how the fishing was back then..." Me: I can remember the Keys back as far as the early 70s and it still had that peaceful easy feeling to it.

Solid plugs - no venting. Motor all the way down.

If you do, don't use a 1/2" SS bolt like I did. It became bent under the weight/stress. Go with a 5/8" SS bolt (same diameter as the rod).

Gus, Unless you can position the rollers where there is bracing on the inside of the hull (like bulkheads), I strongly suggest installing a second set of bunks like SCFD mentioned. Much better support over a broad area, instead of all that weight bouncing down the road on a 1" x 1" point on the roller.

That's the same as the VF115 SHO. You're good to go, imo. 👍