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    Preping Ford Explorer

    I recently got a 2013 Ford Explorer, I am going to have a hitch installed next weekend along with trailer light wiring. The SUV already has the tow button/package and larger engine so all good there. I am looking to buy a new bowrider boat in the 17-19' range in the coming weeks (once I find the...
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    Looking for a replace for my Escape

    I currently have a V6 Escape and since I am looking to get a new boat that will push the Escapes limits I want to upgrade so towing is not as big of a deal. I have a 20k CAD budget for a new tow truck/SUV. I have little requirements, needs to tow 5000 lbs or more and must be less than 80,000 km...
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    What to know about a 2006 Glastron SX 175

    I finally bought a bowrider after loving them for years. I have owned everything from empty 15' who knows what to 15' crestliners ect. I bought (made an offer, though it was for $250 less than asking so I got it pretty sure) a 2006 Glastron SX 175 with the 3.0L engine, today. It is my first...
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    Is this a good enough to tow well?

    I am looking at a 2007 Dodge Dakota 3.7L V6 with the automatic and I plan to tow a 19' bowrider likely around 4000 lbs loaded down. Has anyone had experience with these trucks? Are they good trucks to tow with? I know little about these trucks but am looking into it more.
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    Mercury intake weed protections

    I have a 1977 Mercury 850 that is missing the screens that you use as a weed guard. This caused me to get weeds in there last spring which resulted in a slew of issues, one of which being that the motor overheated and needed/needs repair. I want something that I can put on the outside and keep...
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    Minimum to tow a 19' bowrider

    Some of you may have seen my other postings about wanting a new 18-19' bowrider. I have been looking at the weights and figured out the numbers and I can tow it but I am pushing my limits, ie boat, trailer, gas, drinks, gear and 4 people (175 lbs each) put me within 250 lbs of my towing limit...
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    Given up on being cheap | New boat opinions

    I was hoping to stay under 7k CAD but that dream is long gone, I went to the boat show today to look around and though the exact model(s) I wanted to see were not there I got a good idea of what I wanted. I am looking at the Glastron GTX 185 and the Stringray 198 LX or LS. What are everyone's...
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    Thinking about upgrading to a bowrider

    I currently have a 1977 Crestliner Crusader 550 with an 85 hp merc on it. I am thinking of selling it and using that towards a 17-19 ft bowrider. The first one I have found that is looking good is a 1995 Sea Ray 175 with 140 hp. I am open to suggestions as for which ones I should look at, I like...
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    Looking at summer storage

    I will be moving to a larger city soon and will be in an apartment for the first year or so and that means I will not have a driveway to park the boat in. I was looking at parking for the boat at the type of places I will be renting, not looking good. Best I can figure is I will need a parking...
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    Storage for boat stuff

    I was cleaning up the basement tonight and the boat stuff was part of that. I have it all in plastic bins and on an old mini fridge. What do you guys use to store all your boat stuff (spare pumps, extra rope, hoses ect)? Also do you keep it all in your basement or in a garage?
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    What to look for in a project boat?

    I am looking at getting myself a project boat as I think it would be fun to restore a boat and make something truly mine. I have not fully decided on a style yet as there are a few I like. What are some things I should be looking for when buying a project boat? Does rotten transoms matter (I...
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    Didn't put motor away how I normally would

    As boating season is coming soon (well boat repair/upgrade season anyway) in my area, I was thinking about the motor and how I have to fix the choke on it this spring. I then remembered that because I could not start the motor to put it away like I normally would I am wondering if just turning...
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    1999 Cutter XLE173

    I am looking at a 1999 Cutter XLE173 and I like it boat looks good (pics so far) only issue is it is powered by a 60 hp O/B I am thinking I would need to repower it HP seems low for that size and style boat. I worry I would not be able to do at least 30 mph without stressing the engine too hard...
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    How to deal with FWD on slippery ramp

    The other day I was at a new ramp that was concrete and fairly steep compared to what I am used to. I have a FWD V6 SUV and I found the tires were slipping (new tires about 10k miles ago) so doubt they are the issue. I know having 4x4 or RWD is better but do not say replace the SUV I just want...
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    1977 Mercury 850 not reaching max rpms

    I while back the motor overheated so I took it into the shop to have it repaired as well as the power trim. Turns out they fixed neither of the issues. I have since decided I will do it myself unless it is a big job. Max rpm I can reach is about 3300-3500 that is trimmed up for the 2-3 seconds...
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    Low rpm and speed

    I finally got out today after my transom repair which took most of the season only to figure out I was low rpm and slow. I did change the prop to a 17 pitch from what I believe to be a 17 pitch as well but not 100% on it since I could not find any markings to help me figure it out. At 3k rpm I...
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    Tie downs

    I am having issues with the tie downs, the normal ones you would put on the transom eyes do not work as they rub along the transom bottom edge of the boat and do excessive wear. Already had to repaint once. I then tried one solid one across the top near the guides and it caused the gel coat to...
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    Power trim falling

    I just got my boat back from the shop and the power trim is "falling". Pretty much when I put it up to trailer and don't lock it in place then is starts to trim down till it is just hanging there. This can't be proper? Can it?
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    Towing capacity

    Some of you may remember my broken transom and while I am fixing it I have been thinking I might sell the boat and get a new one since it is time to get a new truck. Currently I can tow up to 3500 lbs but I am looking at a 4.2L F-150 RWD so since I will be able to tow more I am thinking I want...
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    Did I buy enough resin?

    I bought a 1L can of resin and a .2l can of hardener as well as 1.5 oz 50" CSM two of which to be exact. Can I expect this to be enough resin or should have bought more? I also would like to coat a board for the transom.
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