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    Which kneeboard for me and my kids??HELP

    Hey everyone..my new boat will be here in a couple of weeks. I need some input on a good quality kneeboard for a not so high dollar..I'm looking for something for me,my boys age(10 & 7) and my buddies age 30's going on 11. Anyway what is a decent versatile kneeboard that is user friendly. I dont...
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    length of rope when pull'n skiers?

    Hey guys,I'm going to be doing some skiing and kneeboarding this summer. What length of rope do all of you use?? Thanks for the input..
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    Break-in for new 150 optimax??

    Hey fellas.My new boat and optimax motor will be here soon I hope. Anyway just trying to get ahead of the game. What is the break-in procedure for a new 2-stroke motor. Maybe specific directions come with it but was looking for your input. thanks for helping out.
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    150 opti too much for 18.5 fisher? 135 maybe?

    Hey guys I'm getting ready to buy a new boat. I'll be pulling skiers, and doing a lot of fishing. I was planning on the 150 optimax but wondered if its to much motor for a 18.5 deep V. Or can you have to much motor? The boat weighs app 1500# dry. Maybe I'd be better off with the 135 optimax...
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    What does "REPOWER" mean

    Hey guys,I've heard this term used on several different threads. What exactly does it mean? Put new motor on boat? or maybe rebuild old motor? Thanks for the clarification.
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    After lots of research,still torn,optimax or E-tec 150???

    Well fellas, I've read till my eyes burn and still cant decide wether to go with the optimax 150 or the E-tec 150. Sounds like the optimax is a little more complex with the extra parts (ie belt driven compresser and additional components, changing plugs yearly, extra filters) I have to wonder if...
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    Lowrance X47...Any good?

    Hi, The new boat I'm looking at comes with a Lowrance X47. For those that have one are they a decent finder. I'm not looking for creme of the crop. I do want to be able to accuratly mark fish,identify structure,weed beds,etc. Thanks for your input.
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    anyone have a fisher hawk186 sport??

    My wife and I are looking at buying a new boat. Either the 2008 fisher hawk186 sport or the sylvan expedition sport. Both are very similar. Does anyone own a fisher? How has your expierence been? We will be putting a merc optimax 150 on the back.thnks for your input
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    need input.mercury verado or optimax 150??

    Hey guys I posted this in another spot with little feed back. I'm buying a 18' sylvan fish/ski combo. The dry weight is app 1500#. I think 150 horses will be plenty to pull a skier??? I need some advice as to which motor to go with. I feel the info here is fair and unbiast. Not that hte...
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    Need help.Optimax or verado 150

    Hey fellas,I'm buying a new boat in the next couple of months. I dont know wether to go with the mercury optimax 2-stroke or the mercury verado 4-stroke. please tell me why I should buy one over the other.thanks for the input. Jason
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    NEED guidance on quality boat and motor...

    Hey fellas.I'm looking at buying a new boat this spring for my family and I. We will be using it for fishing and skiing/tubing. I'm looking for somethinf in the 19-21 ft range. Who makes a good quality boat besides Lund. Also looking for a quality motor. Who knows anything about an E-tec motor...
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