On 10 Jul 2006 15:09:19 -0700, "JimH" wrote:


Harry Krause wrote:
JohnH wrote:
On 10 Jul 2006 14:40:39 -0700, "JimH" wrote:

Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Harry Krause wrote:
n and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on
Enough already. You've beat it to death.
Harry,
Considering some of the conversations that get bet to death, I thought
this was better than most. I am doing my best to keep it on topic
without any personal attacks, and have ignored yours and JimH's barbs,
because it looks like this is something that is relevant to everyone who
boats. Why does it bother you to discuss the idea of using mechanics
you can trust and when it makes sense to cut your loses and find a new
mechanic?


Because the topic of this thread is removing waterline scum. Got it?

Isn't this a conversation that can be kicked around without the name
calling?

No one has called you names. What you were accused of is having no
boat, no boating experience and harping on something that was a dead
issue (with you) days ago.

If you want to start a thread about mechanics be my guest. But this
thread has absolutely nothing to do with that subject.

Every regular here has at one time or another posted pictures of their
boats, talked about their boats and their boating experiences. You
have *never* done so. I cannot think of one other regular here who is
in your company.....not one. You have even made it a point to keep
even your first name a secret *Reginald*.

You have chosen to be secretive about everything in your life. That
is certainly your choice, but learn to live with the consequences by
doing so.

And please stop the whining and the "who, me?" routine........it is
getting old.


Gosh, JimH. You're assuming an awful lot there, don't you know.

Would it be better if Reggie said he owned a 36'er and talked about all the
'trips' he'd taken? Would that make him more believable?

From the advice he's given, just to you, I'd say he's had more experience
with boats than either you or me. Why not discuss the advice itself,
instead of throwing acrimonious insults around?
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John


You'd say? Hehehe. You and Reggie should get a room.

Add Kevin to that list. Would that make it a ménage à trois?

Why would you possibly say that? Hmmm?
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***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
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John

On 10 Jul 2006 15:24:46 -0700, "JimH" wrote:


JohnH wrote:
On 10 Jul 2006 14:40:39 -0700, "JimH" wrote:


Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Harry Krause wrote:
n and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on

Enough already. You've beat it to death.

Harry,
Considering some of the conversations that get bet to death, I thought
this was better than most. I am doing my best to keep it on topic
without any personal attacks, and have ignored yours and JimH's barbs,
because it looks like this is something that is relevant to everyone who
boats. Why does it bother you to discuss the idea of using mechanics
you can trust and when it makes sense to cut your loses and find a new
mechanic?



Because the topic of this thread is removing waterline scum. Got it?


Isn't this a conversation that can be kicked around without the name
calling?


No one has called you names. What you were accused of is having no
boat, no boating experience and harping on something that was a dead
issue (with you) days ago.

If you want to start a thread about mechanics be my guest. But this
thread has absolutely nothing to do with that subject.

Every regular here has at one time or another posted pictures of their
boats, talked about their boats and their boating experiences. You
have *never* done so. I cannot think of one other regular here who is
in your company.....not one. You have even made it a point to keep
even your first name a secret *Reginald*.

You have chosen to be secretive about everything in your life. That
is certainly your choice, but learn to live with the consequences by
doing so.

And please stop the whining and the "who, me?" routine........it is
getting old.


Gosh, JimH. You're assuming an awful lot there, don't you know.

Would it be better if Reggie said he owned a 36'er and talked about all the
'trips' he'd taken? Would that make him more believable?


That would move him/her a couple of steps up the credibility ladder.



From the advice he's given, just to you, I'd say he's had more experience
with boats than either you or me.


ROTFLMAO!!!!!!



Why not discuss the advice itself,
instead of throwing acrimonious insults around?


If telling someone that I would never consider any of his/her advice
based on the fact that he/she has never posted any personal experiences
about his/her boat and boating experiences then I guess I am guilty of
"throwing acrimonious insults around".

In my eyes, he/she has absolutely no credibility.

Not to be acrimonious, but *you* should not discuss another's credibility.
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***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

John

JimH wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Harry Krause wrote:
n and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on
Enough already. You've beat it to death.
Harry,
Considering some of the conversations that get bet to death, I thought
this was better than most. I am doing my best to keep it on topic
without any personal attacks, and have ignored yours and JimH's barbs,
because it looks like this is something that is relevant to everyone who
boats. Why does it bother you to discuss the idea of using mechanics
you can trust and when it makes sense to cut your loses and find a new
mechanic?



Because the topic of this thread is removing waterline scum. Got it?

Isn't this a conversation that can be kicked around without the name
calling?


No one has called you names. What you were accused of is having no
boat, no boating experience and harping on something that was a dead
issue (with you) days ago.

If you want to start a thread about mechanics be my guest. But this
thread has absolutely nothing to do with that subject.

Every regular here has at one time or another posted pictures of their
boats, talked about their boats and their boating experiences. You
have *never* done so. I cannot think of one other regular here who is
in your company.....not one. You have even made it a point to keep
even your first name a secret *Reginald*.

You have chosen to be secretive about everything in your life. That
is certainly your choice, but learn to live with the consequences by
doing so.

And please stop the whining and the "who, me?" routine........it is
getting old.



--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

JimH,
It looks like the beating the dead horse might have saved you another
expensive break down.

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

JimH wrote:
JohnH wrote:
On 10 Jul 2006 14:40:39 -0700, "JimH" wrote:

Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Harry Krause wrote:
n and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on
Enough already. You've beat it to death.
Harry,
Considering some of the conversations that get bet to death, I thought
this was better than most. I am doing my best to keep it on topic
without any personal attacks, and have ignored yours and JimH's barbs,
because it looks like this is something that is relevant to everyone who
boats. Why does it bother you to discuss the idea of using mechanics
you can trust and when it makes sense to cut your loses and find a new
mechanic?


Because the topic of this thread is removing waterline scum. Got it?

Isn't this a conversation that can be kicked around without the name
calling?

No one has called you names. What you were accused of is having no
boat, no boating experience and harping on something that was a dead
issue (with you) days ago.

If you want to start a thread about mechanics be my guest. But this
thread has absolutely nothing to do with that subject.

Every regular here has at one time or another posted pictures of their
boats, talked about their boats and their boating experiences. You
have *never* done so. I cannot think of one other regular here who is
in your company.....not one. You have even made it a point to keep
even your first name a secret *Reginald*.

You have chosen to be secretive about everything in your life. That
is certainly your choice, but learn to live with the consequences by
doing so.

And please stop the whining and the "who, me?" routine........it is
getting old.

Gosh, JimH. You're assuming an awful lot there, don't you know.

Would it be better if Reggie said he owned a 36'er and talked about all the
'trips' he'd taken? Would that make him more believable?


That would move him/her a couple of steps up the credibility ladder.


From the advice he's given, just to you, I'd say he's had more experience
with boats than either you or me.


ROTFLMAO!!!!!!



Why not discuss the advice itself,
instead of throwing acrimonious insults around?


If telling someone that I would never consider any of his/her advice
based on the fact that he/she has never posted any personal experiences
about his/her boat and boating experiences then I guess I am guilty of
"throwing acrimonious insults around".

In my eyes, he/she has absolutely no credibility.

JimH,
Now that hurts, I have really tried to be helpful with the info about
your 160 degree therm, and discussing the extreme water fluctuations you
were showing. Let's just assume I really don't know anything, but I
have been polite, and I am batting 1000. If for no other reason that
that, you might want to consider changing your tack. To be honest, I
have been carry on this discussion because it seemed to be a great
thread about boats that was relevant to lots of boaters (ie impellers,
mechanics etc). You on the other hand seemed hell bent on changing the
thread into a personal battle.

I really would think you would be tickled to death that I mentioned that
I thought the temperature fluctuations you were showing were extreme,
but what the heck.

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

Harry Krause wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:

Let's just assume I really don't know anything



Works for me.

See and that is where you can point out what I said is incorrect. You
and JimH are best buds all of a sudden, but when he listed his temp
flux, you didn't say a word. When I saw that, my first reaction is wow,
it looks like the engine overheating might have caused some more damage,
but at the very least, this needs to be looked into. You said nothing.
Richard who is not JimH's buddy at least confirmed that this needs to
be looked at.

That is not what a buddy does, a buddy should be more than just someone
to join in on rec.boats personal insults. Let's try to stay focused on
discussing issues and not personal insults.

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

Eisboch wrote:
"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message
...
That is not what a buddy does, a buddy should be more than just someone to
join in on rec.boats personal insults. Let's try to stay focused on
discussing issues and not personal insults.

--


Since when has wrecked.boats not been insulting?

(Wondering where Skipper is .... should be back from his "cruise" by now).

Eisboch


I guess it will never change.

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message
...

That is not what a buddy does, a buddy should be more than just someone to
join in on rec.boats personal insults. Let's try to stay focused on
discussing issues and not personal insults.

--


Since when has wrecked.boats not been insulting?

(Wondering where Skipper is .... should be back from his "cruise" by now).

Eisboch

"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message
...


I guess it will never change.



Because it's easy and safe.

Before Usenet you got into an argument in a bar, called someone an asshole
and he would proceed to rearrange your face.

Here, you get "plonked"



Eisboch

JimH wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Eisboch wrote:
"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message
...
That is not what a buddy does, a buddy should be more than just someone to
join in on rec.boats personal insults. Let's try to stay focused on
discussing issues and not personal insults.

--

Since when has wrecked.boats not been insulting?
(Wondering where Skipper is .... should be back from his "cruise" by now).

Eisboch


I guess it will never change.

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

Try being more open about your boat and boating experiences and maybe,
just maybe folks will consider your advice. Until then accept the
consequences of your decision to remain totally anonymous to this NG,
both in name and experience, none of which have resulting in insulting
or name calling.

BTW: You previously stated that *all* Volvo Penta engines need a 160F
and you were promptly proved wrong. Your credibility remains at 0%

Just the facts...........Jack!

JimH,
I was wrong on that matter, but on the 4.3 and the 5.7, a very large
segment and the engine we were talking about, I was correct. Since
everyone knows so much about your personal life, including your name,
address and phone number, and all of your personal problems your
credibility must be at an all time high.

But that is not important. The important thing is we are discussing a
boating issue that effects the majority of boaters who read rec.boats.

As I said, I really was not directing my comments towards you, but
someone who might want to learn from your mistakes. This year you have
provided many newbies an excellent opportunity to learn a lot, more than
anyone else in rec.boats. Some of the lessons you have provided a

1. Don't rely on using the water temp. to determine if it is safe to
use the impeller for another year. You should never go more than 2
years w/o changing the impeller. If you buy a new boat, change the
impeller immediately.
2. Don't use mechanics who think this is an acceptable procedure to
check the impeller.
3. Don't use mechanics who use the parts they have in stock instead of
ordering the parts that are spec'd.
4. When your water temperature is changing 20-25 degrees and you have a
fresh water cooled system, it is not prudent to wait till the end of the
season to find a good mechanic to check out the problem.
5. Rec. Boats can be a good place to get opinions and ideas, but it
should not be the place to finalize any important decisions. Incorrect
information is giving in UseNet all the time, sometimes, by the most
knowledgeable people. Use the mfg'er web site to verify all info provided.
6. Ignoring minor problems can result in very expensive mistakes.

Even those who previously owned 32' boats, can learn something new.
--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

Harry Krause wrote:
JimH wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Eisboch wrote:
"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message
...
That is not what a buddy does, a buddy should be more than just
someone to
join in on rec.boats personal insults. Let's try to stay focused on
discussing issues and not personal insults.

--

Since when has wrecked.boats not been insulting?
(Wondering where Skipper is .... should be back from his "cruise" by
now).

Eisboch


I guess it will never change.

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

Try being more open about your boat and boating experiences and maybe,
just maybe folks will consider your advice. Until then accept the
consequences of your decision to remain totally anonymous to this NG,
both in name and experience, none of which have resulting in insulting
or name calling.

BTW: You previously stated that *all* Volvo Penta engines need a 160F
and you were promptly proved wrong. Your credibility remains at 0%

Just the facts...........Jack!


Reggie's stated reasons for anonymity are b.s., in case you haven't yet
guessed. He plays his little game because at one point he logged on here
with his "real" persona, and he doesn't want the "regulars" to guess who
he really is.

Harry,
Are you saying, I prefer to keep my anonymity because some regulars
prefer to respond with personal insults instead of sticking to the topic
being discussed?

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!