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    FWC number 2...

    From what I read, there are two varieties out there- one cools just the block and one cools both the block and manifolds. So my question... if someone explained to you that "the block and risers were cooled, but not the elbows", which system do they have?
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    boat financing- rates

    Anyone get a quote lately? I can get 6.39 through USAA which seems to be a good deal, but wanted to double check. Thanks-
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    Merc 350 MAG MPI Bluewater

    May be purchasing a boat with two of these engines, inboard variety. FWC. Was told they were installed new in '04 and have 300 hours on them. This will all be verified through survey prior to purchase. Just looking for general info on these engines... any known problems? maintenance issues...
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    1999 Pursuit 3000 Express

    Any personal experiences with the boat? Repowered in 2004 with Merc 350 MAG MPI engines w/ 300 hrs. It's 30'10" long, 10'6" beam, dry weight of 10,600# and 21 deg deadrise. If you care to look at it, you can easily find it on the big boat sites, located in NY. Any and all opinions or...
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    1999 Tiara 2900 Open

    May have finally found my next boat.... 1999 Tiara 2900 Open. 29' long with an 11'4" beam, 10,700#. Twin Crusader 454 XLI with 420 hrs. Spent an hour on it on Saturday, and it truly looks brand new. Offer may go in today, with survey and seatrial occurring within a week. Anyone happen to...
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    How better of a ride?

    I know this is a strange question and almost impossible to answer, but would still like to get some opinions. Here's the stats: Current boat: 24'1" length, 8'3" beam, 4,000 lbs dry with engine Proposed boat: 28'1" length, 9'6" beam, 6,800 lbs dry with engines Both are Grady-White, same...
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    1990 Ocean 35 Open

    I know this isn't the best forum to ask this question, but thought I'd still ask. I'm looking hard at a 1990 Ocean 35 Open (also called Sport Cruiser). Repowered in '04 with new Crusader 8.1L engines. Tough to gather information since Ocean only made this boat a few years and there are very...
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    F225 won't start - PLS HELP

    2002 Yamaha F225. Boat was in the water and it ran fine two weeks ago. Pulled it and on the trailer, brought it home to do some work. What I did: 1. Changed oil and filter 2. Changed lower unit oil 3. Changed water pump and associated parts 4. Installed 2 new batteries 5. Installed new zinc...
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    Wellcraft 330 Coastal

    Anyone own one, had a friend who did, etc? Looking for opinions... Thanks-
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    Verizon FiOS

    just rolled out for video in my area. i'm making the switch from comcast, seems to be saving me money and providing a better service. I'm getting their 15/2 internet connection, DVR HD box, digital box, and several standard hook-ups for $100. Comcrap was costing me $140 a month. Any personal...
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    Tiara

    I'm looking at the 3100 and 3300 models, mostly early '90s. Anyone happen to have experience or opinions? I know the name is strong, but thought I would still ask. Thanks-
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    HS graduation rates

    was reading an article in TIME from last month... strong research supports the fact that 1 in 3 high school students in the U.S. do not graduate. that number blew me away.<br /><br />with all the perceived problems our country faces, i think this could be one of the biggest and most alarming...
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    i plunged!

    http://wjz.com/local/local_story_028191827.html <br /><br />thousands of us jumped into the Chesapeake Bay yesterday in support of the special olympics. we collectively raised over $1M.<br /><br />a bit cold, but a lot of fun. takes your breath away when the water hits your waist, but once...
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    catholic church and immigrants

    just wondering what the board thought. i sort of saw this as a conflict with many people around here- religious and church supporting, yet strong on the current legislature.<br /><br /> http://www.the-tidings.com/2006/0120/migrant.htm
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    TV Help

    i've held out this long, and finally going with the big hi-def tv. plasma, dlp, lcd.... now they have lcos. anyone have info on this new technology? sony has a 50 and 60 i'm looking at, and they really had the best picture from what i saw. supposed to solve a lot of the problems that dlp...
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