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    Wet carpet but hasn't been out in 3 weeks

    I have a 1970's ish 15' fiberglass Sea Sprite. Very clean but noticed today that the carpet near the stern, port side above the port bunk of the trailer is wet. Very wet. Roughly a foot square. The boat has been indoors the last 3 weeks. The bilge is dry. I cannot feel any soft spots on the...
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    Tire blow out now blackened white plastic fender

    The fender took a beating but is sold. But the tire really blackened it up. It's a Shorelander trailer. I've done some initial cleaning but it's going to take a lot more. So any tips on cleaning that white plastic fender? I did find a Fulton replacement fender that looks the same on Amazon for...
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    I think I may have the wrong tires on my trailer

    I just bought a 18' Celebrity with a single axel Shoreland'r trailer that has Loadstars ST205/75R14 on it. The Carrying Capacity of the tire I just noticed is 1760 lbs. it is a C range. So 3520 lbs total. The boat weighs 2900. It has the Mercruiser 5.0 Chevy in it and not sure if that is...
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    Some were so kind to comment on one boat I was considering, so...

    If you wouldn't mind here are 2 more. My planned use is cruising with 4-7 people onboard. All inland lake but maybe Lake Michigan on a calm day. Pulling a couple tubers or a water skier, Thanks in advance for your comments...
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    Boat Sold - Ignore. Considering this boat - opinions please

    I appreciate any comments on good choice or not and price. Thanks!
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    Used boat shopping etiquette

    Hello... I'm at the beginning of my search for a 17-20 foot inland lake boat. When I find one I like I'd like a mechanic to check it out before purchasing. What is the normal process? I don't expect the current owner to let me hook his boat and trailer up to my truck to haul off to the boat shop...
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    Opinions on this boat please

    Thanks everyone for the great advice on my earlier post on boats in the $3-4k range. So here's one that's caught my eye on Craig's List. Opinions appreciated. 19 foot 1996 Sea Ray 190 Signature series BowRider. 4.3 liter V6 Mercruiser with Alpha 1 outdrive. $4,000 OBO Here's the link...
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    Good used boats in $3k-$4k range

    I'm looking for a used bow rider in the $3k-$4k range. 17-21 ft. Fresh water. A family day boat for skiing, tubing and fishing. I live in Michigan. I've been steered away from late 80s Bayliners and 4 cylinder Mercruisers. What makes and motor configurations are good values in this price range...
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    Opinions on 1988 Bayliner Capri

    I am considering buying this boat. A 19.5 footer with a Chevy 305 V8. It's very well cared for and I was close to buying but a friend said the late 80's Bayliners were not built well. Any opinions here? Thanks
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