I was considering using one of those mats that is supposed to absorb some of the vibration from the outboard motor. Has anyone used them before? I had it in my hand and was headed to the register but $20 seemed a little steep, not being sure of it's utility. A whole set of rubber floor mats for a car can be had for the same price. I put an old mouse pad on the boat to try it next time we go out to see if that would help. I know it will not hold up as long but may give an indication of the usefulness of a purpose built vibration mat. Any thoughts? Should that $20 be spent elsewhere? It might have made a good Valentines present for the wife now that I think of it.
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Vibration & your Valentine!
Dear Rick, I think I read somewhere that vibration matts for outboard engines were about # 1 or perhaps 2, on the list of don't buy for Valentine's day. Now if you were to lay a dozen red roses on top of the matt I bet you'd serve your interests well! Rick, thank you for the reminder because I haven't bought anything yet. Repectfully, Larry Barnes
Dear Rick, I think I read somewhere that vibration matts for outboard engines were about # 1 or perhaps 2, on the list of don't buy for Valentine's day. Now if you were to lay a dozen red roses on top of the matt I bet you'd serve your interests well! Rick, thank you for the reminder because I haven't bought anything yet. Repectfully, Larry Barnes
I have 1st hand knowledge that.....
buying stuff like that doesn't sit well with the "little lady". I bought my wife a new outboard for Valentines day and it didn't go over real well (if you get my drift!)However, the dozen roses I had sent to her office did! Mark Johnson
buying stuff like that doesn't sit well with the "little lady". I bought my wife a new outboard for Valentines day and it didn't go over real well (if you get my drift!)However, the dozen roses I had sent to her office did! Mark Johnson
Flowers t the Office?
Don't your realize wht you have done!!! Every boyfriend and husband of the girls in your wifes office wnats your address! It's not about flowers or the thought its showing them to the other girls. would you get the same response if you snet them home. Hmmmmm Mark, your making life tough on the rest of us. buy her a new mainsail something the whole family can use. Enjoy your valentines day.
Don't your realize wht you have done!!! Every boyfriend and husband of the girls in your wifes office wnats your address! It's not about flowers or the thought its showing them to the other girls. would you get the same response if you snet them home. Hmmmmm Mark, your making life tough on the rest of us. buy her a new mainsail something the whole family can use. Enjoy your valentines day.
Best Valentine's Day Gift
Gold bracelet with gold-plated deckplate key. It's functional, it gives her something to tell all her friends about "her" boat, you never have to look for a deck plate key in the @#$@$%%@# nav station again, and most importantly, it's a piece of jewelry she'll cherish for a lifetime.
Gold bracelet with gold-plated deckplate key. It's functional, it gives her something to tell all her friends about "her" boat, you never have to look for a deck plate key in the @#$@$%%@# nav station again, and most importantly, it's a piece of jewelry she'll cherish for a lifetime.
Buy a bottle of wine
The boat is usully the guy's toy unless the better half or gilrfriend has a helping hand. Suggest that you buy a bottle of wine for the little lady and go sailing on a moonlite night. In the end, it is the best $20 worth. Do this once in a while with your lady and maybe you might get the bigger boat of your dreams.
The boat is usully the guy's toy unless the better half or gilrfriend has a helping hand. Suggest that you buy a bottle of wine for the little lady and go sailing on a moonlite night. In the end, it is the best $20 worth. Do this once in a while with your lady and maybe you might get the bigger boat of your dreams.
Rubber thingies for U and your Wife
If I were you I'd get the rubber thingies you put on your own engine thingie, to keep the little fishies out of the hatchery thingie. By doing that you avoid the little thingie in about 9 months !
If I were you I'd get the rubber thingies you put on your own engine thingie, to keep the little fishies out of the hatchery thingie. By doing that you avoid the little thingie in about 9 months !
Transom Pad
Transom pads will reduce the damage to the transom caused by the OB clamp. If you do not mount your OB on the transom you may not need a transom pad. Phil
Transom pads will reduce the damage to the transom caused by the OB clamp. If you do not mount your OB on the transom you may not need a transom pad. Phil
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