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    Thank you for helping me, we love our boat! Hurricane 218 with 200 hp Suzuki

    I learned lots on here and took advice etc. from several people so nice and helpful! We have gone out 2x Monday and yesterday and although stressful for new boaters.. we are doing pretty good and hope to build our confidence more and more as we launch, dock and load more. We pulled a towable for...
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    Boat insurance.... best price and options for towing etc.

    Buying first boat.... looking for opinions on best boat insurance companies... thanks in advance..
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    Life vests- wondering what everyone does... adults wear?

    We are about to purchase our first boat. I understand we need enough life vest on the boat for every person and also in Texas that kids under 13 must wear one while under way. My question is what is your personal policy on your boat? My husband is new to boating, I grew up on a boat... so...
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    Buying first boat, found 2018 hurricane with evinrude e tec 225 hp

    We are trialing a hurricane 218 ob 2020 year model on friday with a 150 hp suzuki. This boat is deck boat that can fit lots people. I am concerned once we get 8 people on board and are trying to tube etc. along with ice chest etc. the 150 is not going to be enough. Today I found this other...
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    2009 Hurricane 2200 OB?

    Oh my goodness... I was just saying I couldn't find one in Texas and I happened upon one at a small dealer.. Looks very clean, 94 hours, evinrude 225 engine. No potty but has the changing/potty area. Has sink etc. What are the thoughts of this old of a boat? They are asking little over 25...
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    Stingray 212 sc Quality?

    In the search for our first boat. Right now we are leaning towards a hurricane 218 ob.. we have a hurricane dealer near us. But, stingray and some others we are interested in are about 4 hours away. The stingray 212 sc caught my eye because it has so many little extras.... head compartment...
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    Porta potty on boat... big need, not so much... need thoughts..

    So, looking for a boat... first boat. trying to figure out how nice it would be to have a electric potty on board a head I guess its what is called... but we are looking for boats in size range 21-22. The boat I am considering now is a hurricane 218 ob which does not have one.... just curious...
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    Ron Hoover Marine buying experience?

    We are in early stages of looking... I was considering a boat at a good dealer... texas marine.. and they will take you out on the water after you put a refundable deposit down to try boat, teach us about everything make sure we like it and its the one for us.... which is amazing for us...
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    Thinking of buying a used boat for family use.. fishing, tubing/skiiing/leisure

    I grew up boating and fishing both salt and fresh water with my family. I am now just turned 50 and we have a 12 year old son and are seriously considering getting a boat. My husband did not grow up boating at all and knows nothing about them.. but is on board with considering just is not as...
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