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  1. AZBoatDreamer

    Date Night with Boat

    This post is for Married Folks with Kids. So I have an Idea to do a Date night out on the Boat. My parents live close by so they take the kids often so my wife and I can do date nights. I was thinking about a Romantic cruise out on the Boat just before Sun Set. I think my wife would like it...
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    Running on Muffs.

    Second season of being a boat owner. While running my boat on Muffs do I lower the outdrive down some or all the way down just above the pavement. I have been running it down just enough to see the water flow from under the outdrive. Is this the correct procedure? Thanks. David
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    Annual Maintenance $$

    Ok its time to get my boat annual maintenance done. I have owned it for a year so I didn't know what to Expect. I was quoted $450 for the following. Engine Oil Change and Filter "Assuming It would be synthentic" Gear Oil change and Lubed. Impeller change. Linkages Lubed. "Not sure what...
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    A Easier Way to apply Vaseline

    So I discovered a easier Way to apply Vaseline to my boat. Go buy the Biggest Jar of Vaseline Brand at the Local Drug Store. Who cares what the Counter Person thinks. Take a Scoop of it and place it in a microwavable plastic Bowl. Take a Heat Gun and set the temp to about 150 Degrees (Your...
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    Bimini Straps Replacement

    I need to replace my Bimini Cover Straps by this weekend. Anyone know of a Local Place in Phoenix, AZ that sells Bimini Straps. I know I can order here on IBOATS but I need them ASAP. Thanks.
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    Boating Season is Here in AZ

    Time to prep the boat and go to the Lake. Do I need to say more. :D Click on Image
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    Boating Season is Still Here.

    With All this post about Winterizing, Last Cruise of the Year, Boat Storage ect ect ect. You all are making me Sick. ;) We were in the 90's this weekend in the Phoenix, AZ Valley. I'm planning my Next boating trip to the lake. The water might be warm enought to Ski and tube. Take care all you...
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    Hard Core Pawn Boat

    Did anyone catch the Hard Core Pawn show where someone was trying to Pawn off a 26ft Sea Ray Sun Dancer? The Guy wanted $3,500 for it and went down to $2,000. The Pawn store still wouldnt buy it. From the Outside it looked to be in OK condition. The Guy said its Turn Key. Does anyone have...
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    Jet Boats Are Sexy but Loud.

    I'm always at amazed when I see a loud Jet boat Sporting a Big Roster tail with a Sexy Paint Job and Big motor with Big Header Pipes. I tell my wife that type of boat will be my mid life crisis boat as well being boat #2. So do they wear Eye Plugs when running those things? Also Jet boats...
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    Running Boat on Muffs. Am I rude

    So everytime before I head out to the Lake I run the Boat on the Muffs for a few minutes. Gives me a Chance to do a Quick check of the Gauges and the condition of the battery. During the Summer I'm out there at 5:30am doing this. Last time was Yesterday. I havent had any complaints from my...
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    How to Keep prop from Being Stolen

    I keep my boat in a Secured off Site Storage Facility. How do I keep my prop from being stolen from people who have access to the Facility? Right now I have a aluminum prop and will get a SS Prop next summer. Is there prop locks. Thanks.
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    My first Boat Repair. :(

    Ok I have own my boat since Feb 2010 and now comes my first repair. I understand boats needs maintenance, Repairs ECT, but I hope the joy of family boating over shadows the expense. Here is what I'm having to fix. Hit Floating Wood at lake. Results = Spun Prop and Bent Blades. Repair Cost =...
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    What foot is forward "Salome"

    I ski with my Left foot forward while salome skiing and I'm right handed. Is this normal or am I weird. This feels the most Comfortable for me. What foot normally goes forward? Does it depend if your left or right handed? The real reason I'm asking is because I will be teaching my kids Salome...
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    Solo Boating

    I know this has been discussed hundreds of time. My wife and kids are visiting family for 3 weeks. I cannot stand not going boating for 3 weeks. I want to go solo Boating. Scared to try this yes. I have been a boat owner for a short time See Sig. Should I just wait until my family returns...
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    I love the Smell of my Boat

    I don't know what it is that gives my boat it's Distinctive smell but I love it. Is it the Upholstery, FiberGlass, carpet, Wax or Vaseline :rolleyes: or a combination of all the above. Do all boats have this Distictive smell. I need to go around and smell peoples boats. :D I think I know...
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    I Feel Old School or Just Old.

    Im 42yr and I love to Salome Ski. No Desire to Wake Board. My kids call me old because of this. Does wake Boarding make you all that cool.
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    Wipeing down Boat

    Who out there wipes down their boat after Retrieval from the water? Lately I have been wipeing down my boat right after I pull it out the water with a shamey. Is this a sign of OCD or does everyone do this? I have even seen people using a spray bottle and spray and wipe. What are they spraying...
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    Charging Guest For Gas Money

    Do you Charge your Boating Guest for Gas Money? I do not plan inviting many people on my Boat but if I do should I charge them for Gas Money? I have a feeling I would feel Guilty charging for Rides in my Boat.
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    Boat Window Tint

    Is tinting Boat Windows a Waste of Money. More looking for a cool factor instead of functionality.
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    What if motor doesn't Trim Up

    OK I don't have this problem so I was just wondering. What if your at the Lake and the motor will not trim up for whatever reason. Is there a Manual Way to get the motor up so you can take the boat out of the Water and trailer home? My Outdrive is a Volvo Penta. Thanks.
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