Getting started in sailing
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2000 Ranger rough idle

Just recently started driving a 2000 Ranger. It starts up fine, but doesn't idle well. It occasionally quits in idle, and also sometimes quits when I slightly accelerate shortly after putting it in drive. I've noticed that it had no problems if I start driving immediately after starting it and/or gun it a little more aggressively. Someone suggested the O2 sensor or Flex Fuel sensor. Check engine light is on, but I can't find my OBD reader... Anyone ever experienced something similar?

Choosing a sleeping bag

Hey there! I have just recently gotten into backpacking, and I find myself in need of a lightweight and compact sleeping bag. Does anyone have any suggestions for something on the low/mid price range, and about a 30°-40°F rating? One odd stipulation is that it has to be able to unzip completely flat to accommodate my unusual hammock setup... Thanks so much! I'm excited to become a part of this unique community!

So, all I the only one confused about the short list of airports? Are they the only ones available, or are they just popular enough to warrant being on the list?

Deciding on my new hammock

Howdy y'all! I need some help making a decision on what hammock to get next. The hammock I currently have is from Honest Outfitters, and is in the middle of the price range. It has served me faithfully for a year and a half, and I have slept in it every single night. Sadly, it's starting to sag and stretch, which is understandable considering how much time I've spent in it. I'm thinking about getting an ENO DoubleNest, but it might be too short for my setup. The wall hooks are exactly 9' 4", which coincidentally is the length of the ENO. Does anyone know if the length is exact, it does it have a little give? I definitely don't want to sleep completely flat... Does anyone have any experience with this? Sorry for the novel of a post 😉 . . TLDR: Does the listed length of ENOs have any give, or are they measured completely stretched out and flat?

Yeah, that's kinda what I was thinking

I'll keep that in mind 😂👍

The tape I'm looking at is 4" wide. In my limited understanding, I think 2" on each side of the seam will suffice. I'm not trying to make a boat that will last forever, just trying to get my feet wet (pun intended 😉) in building wooden boats. I'll probably build an upgrade after a while... So what kind of epoxy did you use that didn't work so well?

Fiberglassing help

Hey all! I just started on a project to build my own stitch-and-glue Jon boat, and I've hit a snag on the fiberglass. Do I need to apply multiple layers to all the seams? If so, how many layers? I'm just trying to calculate how much fiberglass tape to order. Thanks!

Thanks! I'll look it up 👍

Ok. I'll keep that in mind

Thanks, I'll check it out

Enclosure advice

So I am a complete noob when it comes to sound systems, and I could use some help. I recently got a small truck, and I decided to overhaul the sound system as it is stock and 20 years old. I think I'm going to get an 8" sub, but I know nothing about enclosures. What would y'all recommend?

Well here's a link to the discord I just made. Feel free to share and get others to join too! https://discord.gg/7gPNQE

Any other pre-solo student pilots out there?Question

So I've recently started flying lessons, and I don't have anyone at a similar stage in flight training to talk to. Anyone else in that boat? I thought it might be beneficial to talk to/learn from other student pilots, and I'm thinking about making a discord chat or something. Would anyone else be interested?

Yeah, there's usually one hanging below it. I honestly prefer it hanging higher tho 🤷‍♂️