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    Is it worth getting a VHF with AIS in it?

    I live in the St Lawerence River area and will be there and on Lake Ontario. My new boat doesn't have a VHF radio on it and I am not sure where to put it yet (Blackfin 212CC with a second screen so not much room) so was thinking of getting a handheld unit until I decide on what I want for...
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    Boat Names

    Saw one 2 years ago named "seamen aboard" which was a 42ft SeaRay I think, it had a tender named "bakers ride". The funny part was it was a couple in their maybe 80s who owned them. The boat was I think 6 years old too so not like they came up with it a couple of decades ago either. Asked the...
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    Boat ramp courtesy

    You aren't allowed to drive a boat without a license though and you can buy a car privately where they don't check your license. Poor decisions by others are not the responsibility of a dealer.
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    Head holding tank pump out

    Yeah seemed like such a stupid issue to try and cause issues over. I would love to bring girls on my boat for a first date but for a few reasons, I think that is out til I get comfortable with the boat by myself. I gave out my normal suggestion of hop in the water and my buddy agreed with me...
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    Head holding tank pump out

    Haha yeah, that has been my method for over a decade of boating but now I have a head I have had a few people express to me it will be nice to not have to hop in the water. I am just seeing if it is easy enough to deal with that I will cave in and accept it or if I will have to stick to a lie of...
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    Stupid shake-down cruise? Lake Ontario

    EPIRB is on my list of items to buy before I pick it up anyways so would have my own just incase I need it. Guessing fuel data would be correct at only 19 hours on the engine? The more I think about this idea the more I like it and think it would be fun but then I am realistic and think this...
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    Head holding tank pump out

    I'm on the St Lawerence and just where I am there are a couple marinas close but I have heard don't service transient traffic. Also will likely never buy gas at a marina when a gas station on the way to the launch is so much cheaper.
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    Stupid shake-down cruise? Lake Ontario

    As I said to someone else above, is April really winter? More so spring to me. I have been kayaking before in March when the ice clears up. Not coming across anyone who could help is my worry. I don't expect issues but never know with a boat what could break or go wrong. I am leaning towards...
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    Stupid shake-down cruise? Lake Ontario

    April is winter time? Around here the temps warm up enough that we are out in shorts and a t-shirt lol We already had some plus 3-5 days this month that I was down by the river for a walk in a t-shirt and jeans.
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    Head holding tank pump out

    I like the idea of a built-in one as dumping it out sounds kinda gross to me. Not sure how much I need, most I could see on the boat is 5 people and even assuming everyone uses it once in a day then that is probably less than 2.5 gallons I figure the holding tank is. I am just hoping I can hold...
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    I use 3 racket straps on my old boat that was a 15ft crestliner from 1977. I did 2 from the transom to the trailer and one large one over the gunnels to the trailer on both sides. I figured in the event of a crash I wanted to be extra safe. I also didn't trust the winch stand at all so that was...
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    Stupid shake-down cruise? Lake Ontario

    I am picking up a new to me 2019 Blackfin 212CC in April, I live on the St Lawerence river and the boat is about halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie at a dealer. For shits and giggles, I was curious how many tanks of gas I would need to boat it home from the closest launch point on Lake...
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    Head holding tank pump out

    Time savings might be a good point there, trip to bring it down the way to the marina would be a while and gas costs too but then again if I just make it a stop when I am out on a day trip maybe not so bad. I will have to check with the yacht club if those caddy things are allowed or not. They...
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    Head holding tank pump out

    Shopvac sounds super gross and not something I have any interest in. Rather just never use the head than use a shopvac.
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    Which fuel to use?

    Yes, I do plan on spending, not near even half at 30MPH but until I have a summer under my belt and know my usage and such I am planning on the worst case. The 6500L is my worst case and my realistic guess is closer to 3500L of fuel though honestly that might even be high depending on what I end...
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    Head holding tank pump out

    That is the closest and cheapest I can find. There is a marina 100ft from where I launch but to get fuel or pump out you must have a slip. The next closest marina in the direction I will be headed 90% of the time is the 25 miles away.
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    Head holding tank pump out

    Just looked at them and seem cool but for $1200 USD compared to $60 each time that would take a while to pay off and justify. Might go a bit and see how often I need to empty it then see if they pay off might be worth it.
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    Head holding tank pump out

    Yeah it is kinda sad what I read but I have not found anything official on it yet and the sales guy said he is unsure too. The 212CC is not made anymore but the sales guy said the 222CC is a rename of the 212CC so I think that if I can find official specs on it then I am good but the Blackfin...
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    Head holding tank pump out

    Good to know I can go that long and I have no clue if it does, this is the first time I have ever had a boat with a head and I didn't know what to look for. I pick it up April 11 so will check shortly after that I guess
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    Head holding tank pump out

    This will be my first ever year with a boat that has a head onboard. I don't expect it to be used much and was wondering about the process of pumping it out. I will be trailering it and keeping it likely at a yacht club near the ramp I will go to if the one at the club doesn't work for me. Which...
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