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    Did I make a mistake (hurricanes on the Great Lakes)?

    Hello Everyone, As I mentioned earlier, I am very new to boating. While I did months of research its difficult to think of every possible question but I might have missed a big one. While I read the basics of hull design I lacked the experience to fully appreciate it. I have come to...
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    Hurricane boat bilge pump question

    Hello Everyone, Does anyone know if the bilge pump on the Hurricane 217sd has an automatic float. I am new to boating and just learning my way. I've had my boat for a few months but think that I may have a bilge pump problem. I didn't know to briefly run the bilge pump before we go out each...
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    VHF radio and antenna install help please

    Hello Everyone, I went to install a fixed mount vhf radio. The tight quarters under the helm made it very difficult to locate a hot wire amongst the jumble of wiring. The radio will be mounted under the dash below the stereo system (see pic with red box below). Should I pull the stereo...
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    yamaha 200hp hours meter question

    Hello Everyone, I'm new to boating. I bought a used hurricane with a yamaha 200 ob. I am not sure the hour gauge at the helm is working properly. My question is this: Does the outboard itself have a hour meter or away the hours can be confirmed? Thanks, Paul Bolden
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    Hurricane sd 217 bumper problem (see pic)

    Hello everyone, I can't figure this one out. In windy conditions I hit the of the dock hard and part of the bumper guard pulled away from the boat. What I cant figure out is where the extra length came from. There is to much bumper guard to simple pop it back in. However, there isn't any...
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    Marine radio recommendation please

    Hello Everyone, We just bought our first boat and were wondering about a marine radio. I would like something moderately priced but not junk. I've looked at the hand held units but most seem to be only 5 watts and good for a distance of a couple of miles. The installable units are 25 watts...
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    Which Porta potty for head?

    Hello Everyone, I just bought our first boat...a 2004 Hurricane 217sd. Any suggestions as to which porta potty to buy for the head? Thanks, Paul
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    deck boat recommendations please

    Hello everyone. I am need your recommendations for a deck boat. The sea-doo islandia had been my first choice based on the features but seasonal docking is not recommended for this boat so its out. What I'm looking for: changing room/porta potty, bimini top, running lights. ob or i/o but I...
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    When to buy? Any strategists amongst us :-)

    Hello Everyone, I pretty much know what I want at this point but I'm unsure when to buy. My brother who owns a boat and goes to the boat shows each year says that I will get my best deal by far at the boat show in January. On the other hand, Boattest.com said this today: "December is the...
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    Sterndrive or Outboard deck boat?

    Hello Everyone, I'm new to boating. I had my heart set on a Seadoo Islandia until I learned that jet boats can't be dock seasonally at a marina which is a must for me. I know that deck boats with an O/B can but is there any problem with seasonal docking of a sterndrive (I/O) deck boat i.e...
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