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    Solo Launching

    Okay, I think I am ready to try my very first solo launch, any words of wisdom or stories of mistakes you've made. I want to know what to look out for so I have a good and safe solo launch.
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    What is a good selling price for my boat?

    Hello All, Here's today's question, I am considering buying another boat outright and will sell mine privately. Based on the information below, in your opinions, what is a good starting asking price? 2005 Bayliner 185BR 3.0 V6 with Alpha-One Stern Drive AM/FM Radio w/ 4 speakers 2005 Kara...
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    Two Boating Firsts Yesterday

    Hi All, Well as a new boater I really only rely on the advice of this group, so I want to share my break thru in two boating feats, one was I finally released my fear of leaving my boat unattended at a public dock. We travelled the Nanticoke River, from Seaford, DE to Vienna, MD about 28...
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    24' 1999 Bayliner 2452 Ciera

    Hello Boating Gurus, Now that your ego's are stroked here is my question. I know I'll get the anti-Bayliners to chime in but hell all opinions are welcome. Do any of you know of any gotchas with this type boat? I have a chance to buy this style boat for $13,500 and get $10,000 trade in for...
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    Boat on the pavement

    Hi All, I saw my first tragic situation this holiday weekend. Coming home from the shore on Sunday I saw a nice sized boat lying on the pavement on the side of the road. The rig was about 100 yards up the road on the same side. Behind the boat was a cargo van with his 4 way lights on. The...
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    Fuel Tax Rebate

    Hello All, I was just enlightened that my state, Delaware gives a rebate of 23 cents for every gallon of gas I purchase for my boat. Does your state do the same? If so, how much per gallon do you get? Here is the link to Delaware's Fuel Tax Rebate program...
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    Boat Security While at a Public Dock

    Another newbie question posted to the old salts, When you dock at a public place, how do you know your boat is safe from theft or malice? I went on my local river and a town had a public dock and shuttle service to an eatery. The dock was unattended, so we didn?t leave the boat to get lunch...
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    Bunks or Rollers

    Hi Seasoned Boaters, I am new to boating and try to consume as much knowledge as people are willing to offer. I have an 18' Bayliner BR185 Bowrider on a trailer with bunks. I was recently told I should have got a trailer with rollers instead. What is the difference between bunks and rollers...
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    Clunking Sound when starting and stopping

    Hi All, Newbie here, starting my second boating season. My question is I just purchased a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado and had an aftermarket hitch installed. I've reused my ball from my previous towing vehicle which was a 2004 Dodge Dakota. My question is this, I hear a clunking sound...
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    Water Seperator Question

    Hi All, I have a Merc I/O 3.0L at 135HP, I am new to boating and very much was relying on a Marine Service to maintain my boat. Since this forum, I am gutsy to do it myself. Here's my question, I noticed they installed a fuel/water seperator with a mini 10 micron filter, on the filter it...
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    3.0L Stalling at idle and low RPMs

    Hi All, I am a newbie, this my first boat, helpped many others but this is my first owned boat. I have a 2005 Bayliner 185 with a Merc 3.0L motor. I bought the boat from the original owner who took great care of the boat. I had the boat out twice last yesr without issue. I had the local...
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