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    Fish finder - GPS

    Hey all,<br /><br />With my new (used) boat I am anxious to get on the water and do some fishing. I have been debating on which is more important to get, a GPS or Fish Finder. I read earlier that combo's aren't necessarily the way to go since the screen can/is split.<br /><br />So, what are...
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    Fish finder - GPS

    Hey all,<br /><br />With my new (used) boat I am anxious to get on the water and do some fishing. I have been debating on which is more important to get, a GPS or Fish Finder. I read earlier that combo's aren't necessarily the way to go since the screen can/is split.<br /><br />So, what are...
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    Measure Fuel Tank

    Okay, so I posted this in the engine area, but I thought maybe this was a more appropriate discussion area.<br /><br />I think I need to replace my fuel sender. How can I measure the size that I need? I have a 22 gallon Moeller tank in my 1997 Maxum 1700SR, but it looks like a shallow tank. I...
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    Trim question.

    I have been "playing" with my trim while cruising on the lake to get a better feel for it. While the trim is all the way down, I get to plane faster as I should, and its pretty easy to steer. However, if I trim to 1/2 while planing, increasing my speed, the steering becomes too stiff to do...
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    Avatar question...

    Never mind...answered my own question...Sorry!
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    Fuel Gauge problem

    I hope this is the right place to put this. I have a 1997 Maxum 1700SR with a Murcruiser 3.0L 135hp inboard motor. I purchased this boat on Friday and when I took it out on Saturday everything was in GREAT condition except for the fuel gauge.<br /><br />I found some posts on here about testing...
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    Double lung transplant success.

    I have a friend with Primary Pulminary Hypertension (PPH). About 6-7 years ago she was diagnosed and was told she would have to have her lungs, and possibly her heart, replaced within 10 years.<br /><br />On February 20th, they replaced her lungs. Her heart was in excellent health, just...
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    My First Boat!

    Well,after having boats as a youngster, I finally broke down at age 33 and bought my own! It's my first and I love it.<br /><br />Now that's good news, right? :)
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    Can someone say "Plug!"?

    Yup...just like everyone else, I've done the plug thing.<br /><br />Last Friday I purchased a 1997 Maxum, 17' with a 135hp mercruiser sterndrive. My roommate and I took it out on Saturday and had a great time. Water was a bit choppy in Southern Indiana, but it was still nice. My roommate is...
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