Forum: Boating
10-22-2022, 06:14 AM
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Views: 8,760
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Forum: Marketplace
08-24-2022, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,664
Looking for a used outboard motor
I'm looking for a used two stroke outboard motor for a 17' boat. I am looking specifically for a 20" shaft between 115 and 140hp, no older than late eighties. My preference is Yamaha,...
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Forum: Boating
06-05-2022, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,612
Old fiberglass boats
I'm thinking about buying an old 1984 Formula (restored) fiberglass boat. It looks mint to the naked eye, but how can you tell if it has any rot underneath the exterior beauty of the boat, besides...
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Forum: Boating
06-02-2022, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,326
spare prop
You don't need an expensive "spare" prop. Just get an aluminum one (for around 100, plus or minus for most boats), and keep it on board just in case. Just like a spare tire... You can use the spare...
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Forum: Boating
03-21-2022, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 28,994
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Forum: Boating
07-25-2021, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 15,977
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Forum: Boating
07-21-2021, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 29,811
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Forum: Boating
07-10-2021, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 12,514
If you can't see port or starboard lights, you...
If you can't see port or starboard lights, you SHOULD see a white light. That white light is going to be the stern light, (in which case you are approaching from the rear), OR, it's going to be the...
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Forum: Boating
07-09-2021, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 12,514
In response to your fist question...
The stern light is part of the navigation lights you have on when you are under way at night. It can only be seen from the stern of the boat, hence the stern light. The anchor light can be seen from...
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Forum: Boating
06-16-2021, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 33,897
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Forum: Boating
06-15-2021, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 33,897
I don't understand why it has to be an "either...
I don't understand why it has to be an "either or" thing for some people. Just like 4 strokes, 2 stroke technology has come a long way as well in the last few years. They're quieter, smoke less, and...
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
06-11-2021, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 10,862
Trailer brakes are a "supplement" to the tow...
Trailer brakes are a "supplement" to the tow vehicle's brakes to enhance safety. The tow vehicle's brakes are the primary brakes and should be in perfect working order. Yes, it is better to have...
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
06-06-2021, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 10,862
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Forum: Boating
04-22-2021, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 17,055
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Forum: Boating
04-18-2021, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,164
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Forum: Boating
04-18-2021, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 20,097
Please straighten me out...
I have a question that I have never been able to get a clear answer on, and it is this: What is better for an engine that the manufacturer recommends runs on a minimum of 91 octane and up? Ethanol...
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Forum: Boating
04-13-2021, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 20,097
To clarify, I don't treat EVERY tank of fuel in...
To clarify, I don't treat EVERY tank of fuel in my seasonal toys, (boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles) when they are in the prime of the season, and getting used frequently. I just treat the first and...
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Forum: Boating
04-13-2021, 04:35 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 20,097
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Forum: Boating
04-11-2021, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 31,123
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Forum: Boating
04-11-2021, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 31,123
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Forum: Boating
04-08-2021, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 15,688
Freedom!!!
It's a pleasure to see all the different opinions of where to buy what. It's called competition, and it's a beautiful thing. Capitalism works every time it'd tried...
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Forum: Boating
03-25-2021, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 42,035
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Forum: Boating
03-25-2021, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 42,035
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
03-21-2021, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,517
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Forum: Boating
02-04-2021, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,046
A lot of good points have been mentioned here,...
A lot of good points have been mentioned here, but when you buy anything used, one of the things I look at if you are going to an individuals home to check out an item, (in this case a PWC), is to...
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