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    Keep it, or sell it?

    This may be a long post, but I want to give you all the info. So we have a '94 Bayliner 16' bowrider. Ugh. It's got the original 70hp Force, which has been truly trouble free, and very dependable. We've had it for 2 years, and only paid $1k for it. My wife has finally come to see the light...
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    Cruiseline Fishing Excursions

    We'll be taking a cruise to Cozumel in August, and I was thinking it would be a great opportunity to take my son (14) fishing for some big game type stuff. The Admiral and daughter have no desire. Has anyone done either a 'deep sea sport fishing' or bottom fishing excursion thru the...
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    I don't wanna, but I know I have to, but can I...

    My 16' Bayliner floor is soft (what?!? soft floors in a Bayliner?), and I know I really should do the right thing and replace the floor. However, there are a few reasons I don't really want to. 1) we're looking to get a newer/bigger boat next year. 2) Our daughter is coming home from being in...
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    BW going out of business?

    I have seen 2 of my nearby BW stores with signs out front saying "Going Out of Business". Anyone know if the entire chain is going out, or are they just closing some stores? I haven't had the chance to stop in and ask, and I see nothing online about it.
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    Ok, this is cool...

    http://www.dolphinbubbles.com/ You guys have to check this out. Was also featured on Good Morning America with additional video. If you can find it, that was worth watching as well.
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    Am I under-propped?

    I have a 1994 Force 70hp, and it has a 10x13 prop. Just seems like it's undersized for the engine. It's on a '94 Bayliner Capri, and top speed is 31mph gps. I don't have a tach installed, so I'm not sure what rpm's I'm running. Just curious. Thanks....
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    '94 Force 70 lower end leak

    I noticed last time out that my lower end had a leak stain coming from where you put the muffs on. I figure I'll change out the seals and fluid to be safe. Anyone know what seals I'll need to do this? I'd guess there is a kit for this (I'm hoping there is). Any advice on doing this would be...
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    Scuba Diving

    The wife and I are getting certified, and I was wondering if there are many scuba divers here on iboats. Was thinking if there is enough interest, maybe we could get a Scuba Forum going. Also we'll be dabbling in underwater photography. For you divers, what's been your best and/or worst...
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    Transmission Shop

    I have an 85 Corvette with the Nash 4+3 tranny, and I need some work done (thrust bearings?). Anyone know of a good shop in the Pinellas/Hillsborough area of Florida? Long-shot, but thought I'd ask.
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    Underwater cameras

    Anyone have one? I'm looking at a used SeaLife DC310, and wondering if anyone has any feedback on them. Or, do you have a different brand/model? Thanks
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    High Voltage

    I was running around today, attempting to fish, and on my way back, my Humminbird 383c FF/GPS sounded an alarm for High Voltage Input. My boat has NO gauges, and I use the voltmeter on the 383c as my gauge. Anyway, it was showing at the time 17.6v - 18.8v. Is this something I need to worry...
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    Umm... I musta missed something

    I was reading Bigfish17's boat theft post, and came across a post authored by SnappingTurtle, and it says 'Banned'. Anyone know why? I enjoyed his posts...:(
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    Another casualty of the economic times

    Just heard on the news that Pro-Line boats has shut down production until January. Hope they will be able to resume as projected. FYI
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    iBoats boat cover clearance

    Did you get yours? I got mine. Hopefully the best $39.95 I'll have spent this year. :D
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    Argh! Tachometer wiring, '94 70hp

    Ok, I think I'm going to go nuts trying to install a tachometer. The boat is a 1994 Bayliner Capri 16', with a 1994 70HP Force. Tach is a Teleflex. My problem is (at this point) figuring out which wire is the tach sending wire. Under the dashboard/console, I have 3 unused wires coming from the...
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    Weather Info

    Some weather site I found on another forum in a nice neat package. Thought you guys would find these useful. MARINE OUTLOOK BY AREA http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/ NOAA MARINE OUTLOOK SITE http://www.weather.gov/om/marine/marine_map.htm MARINE BUOYS and WEATHER STATIONS...
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    Free Online Charts

    Not sure where to put this, but... NOAA just added a free chart printing service that allows you to print out chart 'booklets'. The 2nd link is a chart viewer that allows you view large charts online, with great image quality. http://ocsdata.ncd.noaa.gov/bookletchart/...
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    Adding railing

    I have 2 12" handrails that I want to add to the aft section, either mounted on the transom facing behind the boat, or on the top facing up. What is the best way to fasten them to the boat? Should I thru-bolt them alone, or should I add a backer board for better distribution. They're going to be...
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    Walkarounds

    Wife and I plan to upgrade the boat, and we have different wants. I'd love a center console or a 48'+ Hatteras Sportfisherman (in my dreams), and the wife wants a 'lay out in the sun' boat. I've always like Grady Whites, and there was one at the marina today. I pointed it out to the wife, and...
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    Simple (?) bilge pump question

    Can I 5200 my bilge pump rather than screw mount it? I hate drilling holes into the hull. :eek:
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