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  1. AZBoatDreamer

    Smooth Throttle Changes While Sking

    I hope my wife doesn't see this. Anyway here it goes. For the life of me she couldn't get the correct speed of the boat while I was sking. Either she would go too slow or too fast. I would give the signal to either speed up or slow down. Instead she would slow down to much or speed up too...
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    Sick of Kids Swimming at the Docks.

    OK this has happened the last two boating outings. Kids playing at the docks when there is High Boat Ramp Traffic. Yesterday my wife was coming in with the boat while I was waiting at the trailer with the wrinch strap. All of a sudden two kids jumped off the dock about 5 feet from the front of...
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    Help me choose Boat Cover.

    I need to replace my boat cover Im looking at the Hot Shot - Acrylic coated polyester & 5 year warranty boat cover for my 1996 Glastron 205. Trying to stay under $500. http://boatcovers.iboats.com/Glastron/GS205_(1996-1999)_Taylor_Made-69716/55542/?*******=878086699 Or help me choose one...
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    Ford 250 Battery Terminal

    Ok not a Boat topic so I think that is what Dockside chat forum is for. My Positive terminal battery connector became corroded on my 2004 F250 and I had to cut it off. There are 3 thick Positive wires that was connected to a single battery terminal. The battery terminal block looks Ford...
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    What did you get for Fathers day 2011

    I got a 32 inch LCD tv for the bedroom from my kids. Im happy. Whatca you all get?
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    Harbor Freight Garage

    I do not know if you all have Harbor Freights in your area but Im looking to Purchase this to keep the boat in. Do you think it would be a good buy and last a long time? http://www.harborfreight.com/10-ft-x-20-ft-autoshelter-portable-garage-68772.html Currently I store the boat at an off site...
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    Servicing Trailer brakes

    Do I have to go to a speciality Trailer place to have my brakes serviced? I have Brake Masters and Just Brakes Franchise chains that has done work on my vehicles in the past. Do you think the will service my trailer brakes? Whatta you think?
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    Marine Radio

    Should I get a Marine Radio for Emergencies? Do most lakes have facilities that monitors the vhf Channels? I boat in Arizona by the way. What do you recommend, Hand Held or Dash Mount. Pardon me if this has been discussed before.
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    Running Blower when Sking

    I'm not sure where to put this topic but anyway here it goes. Do you all run your blower when you ski or do water sports. The boat sits Idle very often when people are unloading and loading from the water. I'm afraid the fumes are building up in the Engine compartment because the boat is not...
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    How to get Wife and Kids Bums out of Bed.

    As the Temps increase in AZ and the snow is gone, I want to hit the lakes as early as possible. So here is the problem. I ready to head out to the lake at 5:00am but my wife and boys 8, 13, 16 struggle to get out of bed. I keep saying over and over again lets go, Lets go and its becomes a battle...
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    Wake Board Purchase

    Can my Kids 8, 13, 16 boys and I share one Wake Board or am I'm looking to purchase one for each of us? Do I have to purchase Wake boards sized for each of us? This can get expensive. Thanks.
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    Marine Battery for Truck

    I seem to have had a run of bad luck with Batteries lately. First accidentily drained my boat battery and now my truck battery went dead. As the story Goes. We were at the Boat ramp preping for launch. During this time I have the Truck not running. Went to Start the Truck and nothing. Someone...
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    Just dont understand

    Went to the lake yesterday. It was the most I have seen with people having engine problems and taking up ramp space. I don't understand how people dont run their boats on Muffs the night before or just before leaving for the lake. Also if you are having problems starting your motor and you...
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    What boating mistakes have you made?

    Hit floating Log= Spun and Bent Prop. Anchore Let loose = Got stuck in Shallow Water. Scrap Boat on Dock = A slight Mark on Boat but was able to remove. Left Depth Finder turned on = Dead Battery Used Lower than recommended Octane fuel by mistake = Didn't seem to bother the motor. Ran...
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    Boat Prep

    I think I spend more time preping the boat for a day on the lake then the time spent on the Lake. :rolleyes: I think I'm obsessive. I bring the Boat home from the RV Storage. I clean the boat inside, outside, check fluids, Belts and Hoses. I make sure everything is working and run the Motor on...
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    I Killed my Battery

    I must have left something turned on the Boat because my two month old battery is Dead. I tried charging it but the charger will not even start the charge. I guess because the battery is too low. Its a Walmart Marine Starter Battery. What can I do to bring this battery back to Life. Should I...
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    SS Prop Why???

    Why should I get a SS Prop? What does it really do for me? Should I get more Experience before going with an Expensive SS Prop. Boat owner here just over a year. Sorry for the Newbie Questions. Other than the Cool looking SS Prop, do I really need one?
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    Boat drifted in Shallow Water

    Ok here was my my issue last Weekend boating. While anchored about 50 ft from the shore we ended up drifting into shallow water about 10 ft from shore. The anchor didn't take hold. The outdrive was up at the time and it was too shallow to drop it and start up the motor to back out. It think we...
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    Lubed up and Ready to go.

    Just got my vaseline treatment by my owner and ready to head to the lake tomorrow. Look how the AZ sun shines from my body. Im so slick I might get 10mph more Top End Speed. :D Click to enlarge.
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    Gas Prices "another Gas Price thread"

    1. Are gas prices going to put a cramp in your boating style? 2. Are you going to be spending less time out at the lake? 3. Do you have a gas budget that you follow? 4. Do you not worry about gas prices and just fill up and go? 5. Do you purchase Gas from a Marina, Service Station or both? My...
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