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  1. dvan1901

    Bill of Sale sample...

    Getting ready to sell a boat and wanted to know if there was a sample bill of sale floating around that one could get their hands on. Would have the usual "sold as is, where is. Buyer responsible for pickup. No warranty assumed or implied." etc, etc, etc...Thanks!
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    Lake Allatoona, GA - Ramps when water is down

    I was trying to see what ramps people use on Lake Allatoona when they drain it down. I normally use this as a reference, but I'm not sure how accurate it is: http://allatoona.sam.usace.army.mil/Allatoona%20recreation/beachrampstatus.htm I would like to know from those that actually launch...
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    Selling boats - Test Rides

    So Country_Bumpkin's thread about his recent boat sale got me thinking and hence my question. How many of you will take people out for a test ride? If you do; do you make them sign some kind of liability document? I had my boat up for sale a while back, and am putting it up for sale again...
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    Hard to start after running for a while

    I have a 4.3V6 (GM based) and when I initially put it in the water it will start right up. However, lately (last two times out) after I've been running it for a while (skiing and such) and then I go and anchor for a while, it is hard to start again (harder than when it is cold). I did some...
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    Getting air...

    Ok, I've read several things on the Internet and watched some video on google videos and such, but I can't seem to really get the hang of it. It seems like if I do happen to get air it's by accident. My brother in law can do it and tried to explain it, but that was too early in my learning to...
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    Bilge Drain Plug Question

    My boat has a brass, screw in type, bilge plug. Well, I "lost" the plug last weekend (whole nother story). My question is, are these all a standard size? I went to Wally World last night after I noticed it was gone, but couldn't find the screw in type, only the rubber pressure fit kind (I...
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    Need more "bite"

    I have a 4.3 V6 205HP Yamaha with a Yamaha outdrive. I get pretty good top end, but two problems I have, not big problems. First, I feel like my initial hole shot is a little sloppy, like the prop isn't biting hard. Second, in a higher speed, steep turn, I get cavitation pretty bad. Any...
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    Foot position on the board

    I'm trying to get a feel for the optimal foot position on a board. I know it depends on the rider, but I feel like I'm being pulled and not riding, if that makes sense. When I first started, I felt I had too much weight towards the front and so I moved my back foot back a little. Now I feel...
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    Larson fiberglass thickness

    Larson owners, I have a 1993 All American 190 and I was thinking of putting a wakeboard tower on it. My question is, does anyone know how thick the fiberglass is on these boats? The tower manufacturer recommends it be 3/8" thick and if it isn't to add fiberglass to give it more strength. Have...
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    Snap in Carpet

    Anyone know where you can buy snap in carpet as a "kit"?
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    Block-off plate for a GM

    I have a 4.3L V6 GM based engine and I need to find a block-off plate for the fuel pump. I can find them for Mercruiser all day long, but I am having trouble locating one for my engine. I have looked here on iboats and it didn't appear that they had it. Would Autozone, or a store like that...
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    Ski locker cover source

    Where can one locate a plastic/composite ski locker cover? I looked here and didn't see one (may be overlooking it) and did a Google search and didn't find much...thanks!
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    Cracked block: update...

    As you may recall, I discovered this Spring that I had a cracked block. This Saturday I picked up the boat after I had gotten it replaced. I must say, it sounds great and runs smoother than before (just on a flush kit when I picked it up). What is nice is it comes with a two year warranty...
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    Trim tabs on a jet boat

    One of the things I've heard as a draw back to a jet boat (like a Yamaha SX230) is how it handles in rougher water (other boat wake in my case). Has anyone ever put trim tabs on a boat like this? Do you think it would help/work? What about Smart Tabs?
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    Boating partnerships

    I am trying to find out some information on boating partnerships. A friend of mine and I are thinking of going in together on a boat. I know this is very common and so I was trying to track down some resources on the web and maybe some canned agreements or something like that. Any information...
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    Epoxy on gelcoat...removal

    While working on my floor over the winter, I got a bit of epoxy on my hand and touched the side of the boat. Now I have a couple nice fingerprints on the side of the boat. How can I get that off now? Can I use acetone, or will it harm the gelcoat? Would just a rubbing compound get that off...
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    For those that have, or do, replaced a block...

    Sorry for all the engine block questions; just trying to arm myself with as much knowledge as possible. My question is, for those who have had a block replaced, or those that do it for a living, how much, in labor, can one expect to pay (ballpark)? I'm waiting on two labor quotes so I'm trying...
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    I/O Engine to drive match

    Loaded question: is there a site that lists what drives will match up with which engines? Will just about any engine match up with any outdrive provided they are of the same rotation orientation? I have a Yamaha outdrive and am looking to possibly replace the engine, which is a Yamaha...
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    Epoxy over a crack

    I seen it mentioned a couple times about putting epoxy over a cracked block, or over the weld if it was fixed that way. What kind of epoxy is being referred to here? Examples, links? Would this work if your crack was under the intake manifold?
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    What are the sure signs of a cracked block?

    With all the talk of cracked blocks (possibly cracked) I began to wonder, what are the tell tale signs of a cracked block? From what I have read, water in the oil is not a definative sign as you can have a cracked manifold, or a bad water pump gasket, bad head, or a bad head gasket. So, what...
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