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    Proper tachometer readings

    Hello all, I'm a 'new to me' owner of a 2006 Hurricane Sundeck 217. When I did the buyer's check, the tech mentioned that the tachometer was reading high. Come to find out I had a 16" pitch prop and needed more like a 21". Replaced the prop and the boat handles much nicer. However- would...
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    Trailer brakes engaging when reversing - troubleshooting advice

    Hello all, Took my new to me boat out for the first time and when putting into my storage area, which is on a slight uphill grade, I noticed my trailer brakes engaging. I have a four pin connector on my truck, which I recently installed a four to five pin adapter, with a blue wire to energize...
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    Five pin harness on trailer- four pin on Pathfinder.

    Hi all- Trailer has surge brakes; what to do?
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    Towing Advice 2008 Nissan Pathfinder + 2006 Hurricane SD 217

    Hello all, I'm considering a 2006 Hurricane SD 217. Stated weight of the boat is 4,206 (dry) and trailer title shows 1,000lbs. 52 gallon tank adds about 300lbs of fuel and water system adds another 150. I'm tacking on another 100 for equipment, etc. This gets me right up to around 5,700lbs...
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    Used Boat Purchase Advice

    I'm thinking about purchasing a boat, but there's some hull damage. Would damage like this turn you off from buying a boat?
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    Used Boat Purchase Advice - TX

    Re: Used Boat Purchase Advice - TX Thanks for the advice, all. I'm not looking for a fixer-upper per se, nor would I expect showroom shine. I'm looking to avoid major problems and to be honest, this boat looked much better in pictures than in person (I'm sure that's often the case). I'm not...
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    Used Boat Purchase Advice - TX

    Hello all, I'm close to purchasing my first boat and have one we've been working on for a week or so. Everything was great until some major repair was discovered before sea trial. That was fixed but when we saw the boat the condition was visually underwhelming. So, I would like to get some...
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