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    Drive all the way up over winter?

    When I picked up my boat, while it was still under shrinkwrap (including the drive), i noticed that the dealer had it trimmed all the way up. Maybe it was so they could shrinkwrap the drive as well, but i always heard its bad for the bellows and joints to store trimmed all the way up, at least...
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    Post a picture of your boat/whip...what do you take out...

    Re: Post a picture of your boat/whip...what do you take out...
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    Cover leaking

    My canvas mooring cover (snap in) looks almost new, but water seeps through the canvas and gets into my boat. It keeps MOST water out, but i don't want any in. Will formula 303 take care of this? Any other suggestions?
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    Turningpoint?

    How is this brand liked? The new legacy series has the same blade design as their stainless steel props.... which has me interested. They claim 2mph-3mph increase over any aluminum prop while using the same exact dimensions... due to more aggressive cupping and pitch. Since this isn't a "how do...
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    21 pitch?

    I just got a boat, and took it out for the first time a while back. The previous ownder must have done a lot of tubing, he had a 19p prop. I was doing 45-46 mph at nearly 5000 rpm:eek: Didn't let it go for very long, but it sounds like a need a 21p.... wouldn't you say? I bet i can hit 50mph...
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    Best wax for UV protection?

    What is the best wax for protecting the paint from oxidation due to UV rays?
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    Good compression?

    I just bought a boat (see sig). The dealership always checks them out before selling them. The engine is a 4.3 mercruiser. Compression seems good an even on all cylinders, however I've only ever done compression readings on two strokes. I know that 130-150 is good for 2-strokes.... is it the...
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    Regal valanti 170 speaker size?

    Anyone know? I haven't picked my boat up yet, but have a chance to buy some great 6.5 inch speakers cheap.
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    Valanti 170 speaker size?

    Anyone know? I haven't picked my boat up yet, but have a chance to buy some great 6.5 inch speakers cheap.
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    2700hp AMG Cigarette boat.... ever seen props like these?

    Will do upwards of 140mph
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    Sell? Or part out?

    I bought a new boat (see sig) I need to get rid of my other boat obviously. Its a 1982 imperial V183 with a rebuilt Mercruiser 120. I'm seeing other similar year imperials go for 1500 dollars in my area. So I'm wondering if it might be worth it to part it out after seeing some of the prices on...
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    Would you sell a boat to a friend?

    Have had some problems with the boat, but should be all fixed now. HOWEVER, the boat is a 1982, there is no guarantee (even though the engine was rebuilt 2 years ago) that it won't blow up or trash the drive within the first 5 minutes on the water. Yes those are extreme, but you get the picture...
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    Boating in cold weather

    Is there any problems that could arise, boating almost immediately after the ice thaws? I would think that running 40 degree water through a 200+ degree engine might not be a good idea. The reason i ask, is because the dealership that i bought my boat from, wont deliver it until i have a test...
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    merc 4.3 reliability

    I just bought a boat with a 1991 merc 4.3 motor. Are these reliable engines? Any quirks I should pay attention to, or preventative maintenence for this motor?
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    My new boat!

    So a couple of you have been helping me decide between a rinker and regal boat. I went with the regal valanti. Nicer paint, nicer interior, bigger engine, better shape, way nicer trailer...... you could tell it was a way better built boat. Got it for a grand more then the rinker. 4200 tax, title...
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    Mercruiser 120 low top speed

    I have a 1982 imperial 18 foot boat, that according to iboats, weighs 1200 lbs. Top speed is 24mph (GPS), at WOT, which is 3900 rpm. I figured I was over propped (19p), but i doubt that a 17p and 300rpm would make much of a difference. Im wondering if the imperial hull design is horrible. My...
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    Would you buy this?

    OK, i am looking for an "upgrade" from my 1982 imperial v183, merc 120. Been a good boat, but i want a stereo, and full swim platform for the islands. I looked at this boat and it is in good running condition, no soft spots, and good interior. The dealer said that he would sell it to me $3200...
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    Dealer pricing?

    For those of you who bought from a dealer, how much can you expect them to drop the price? I'm looking at a boat for $3900 even asking price. 1992 Rinker captiva 181 with a 3.0 merc.
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    Starcraft brochures

    Any place i can find them online without having to pay? Fibreglassics has the old old ones, however i'm looking for brochures for the 1992-1994 era..... specifically the eurostar 171. See my other thread for pics of the boat.
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    Buying a boat in winter?

    I have an awesome opportunity to buy a boat very very cheaply. However it is winter here in the midwest, and we cant exactly hook up a garden hose to hear it run. Anyone gamble on buying a boat in winter? What did you do when you looked at it? I was thinking of having him start it up dry, and...
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