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    Towing more than capacity?

    There are no good reasons to tow over capacity. Only bad things happen from doing so. Doing so will harm or break the suspension and the drive train and/or cause them to fail sooner. Your brakes are likely inadequate for the total weight. Stopping distances are greater even with trailer brakes...
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    Check your furnace filter

    Changing filters at certain intervals should be a routine (yes I know depending on conditions you may need to replace filter sooner than what ever your normal interval is). When I replace a filter I mark on the side of the filter the date I replace it and I also put a small piece of tape with...
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    WHAT DID I JUST BUY?

    So you bought a 32 year old Bayliner without taking it for a test run. Well good luck with that. And you have no idea if the engine runs, or what condition the engine and out drive are in. In addition old Bayliners are notorious for having rot in the hull and transom and having the flotation...
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    Can you search DMV records for a particular car

    You cannot legally obtain that info. If you ask a friend police officer to obtain it for you on the sly, the officer would be jeopardizing his job if caught.
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    What should I do with this free boat?

    That boat ain’t free. That’s a very very expensive boat by the time you get it fixed up and running.
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    Ski Brendella is it worth it?

    It was purely designed for skiing/wakeboard. If that’s what you want it for go for it. All ski boats like that usually get the crap beat out of them. With out knowing a lot more about the boat no one can say if it’s worth putting any money into. It’s not a boat I would put money into in order...
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    My boat in saltwater

    After a day in the salt , flush the engine with fresh water, and hose down the hull, outdrive and trailer, especially the trailer. You’ll be fine. I personally would clean, inspect and repack the trailer wheel bearings once a year. Salt water is a harsh environment but a routine as above will...
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    deer meat question

    This^^^. Sausage patties are quick and easy to make. Use pork. Venison is a very low fat meat. When using venison in sausage or meat patties you need to add fat (fatty pork) . Otherwise you get a dry tasteless product.
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    okay out of the box idea guys, let's get crazy

    Dude you know nothing about me, absolutely nothing. Zero, nothing, nada, zilch, zip. Been on this great forum 5 plus years and no one has ever made nasty, hateful, derogatory comments about me with the exception of you. All you say about me is incorrect and delusional hate babble. You’re all...
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    okay out of the box idea guys, let's get crazy

    OP you have a real chip on your shoulder and a rather nasty disposition. We are or were trying to help you. What I said about sesonal lake levels applies to probably 90% of lakes in the US. Since you gave no information regarding your body of water I made certain reasonable assumptions. An...
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    okay out of the box idea guys, let's get crazy

    You provide no information about the body of water the boat is birthed at, I just know its a lake and quite shallow going in to and out of the docking area. The problem I see is that lake levels change throughout the year. Generally by September they are at the lowest level. So in the Spring...
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    25 hp on. 1975 StarCraft Holiday 16 ft

    Doubt a 25 hp will get you up on plane. There will be times when you have other people with you. I wouldn’t get less than a 50hp.
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    FUTURE of TWIN Gas / diesel engines in boat , who can afford fill ups

    The cost of energy/fuel is affecting everyone adversely. Here in California regular gas is $4.60/gal and up. If you buy gas on the water at a marina you are looking at $7.00 a gal and up. Both the boating and the RV industry are feeling the effects of sky high fuel. I predict both industries are...
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    Anyone use a 2017 kia Sorrento AWD/4wd high output engine?

    Not sure who you are referring to. I do know about towing though, in fact I know a lot about it. I have towed numerous boats, travel trailers and other trailers with over a dozen different vehicles over the last 50 years. I even drove an 18 wheeler for 6 months. I also almost bought a 2020 Kia...
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    Anyone use a 2017 kia Sorrento AWD/4wd high output engine?

    What your towing capacity is and how much you should tow are 2 different things. I generally try to keep my tow weight to 2/3 or less of the max rating. For you that would be about 3300lbs. I’ve found the more over the 2/3’s I go the more difficult, the more stressful, the more tiring, the more...
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    Newbies Trying to Learn All We Can

    33 year old Bayliner, suggest you have someone check the hull for flotation water saturation and rotten wooden stringers in the hull. These things are common in older Bayliners. In addition have a marine mechanic check the engine and out drive to make sure all is well so no problems when you...
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    Retirement in another Country

    You have all that in the US so without knowing the reason for which you want to move can’t really suggest a place. Apparently the reason you wish to move from this great country is secretive and sensitive. Good luck I truly hope you find the country of your dreams.
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    Retirement in another Country

    Why do you want to move to another country? And what are you looking for in another country, what things are important you you. The answers to those questions are key to answering your question.
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    Car won’t start. One click

    if this isn't a text book case of bad ground(s), then I ever heard of a bad ground connection, even with a new battery. Start cleaning all connections until you get the stamp of approval from your MIL. This^^^^. After cleaning all the connections make sure the connections are tight. Especially...
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    New Lund Owner

    You don’t mention the purpose you plan to use the boat or the 15 hp kicker motor for. I’m assuming the motor for trolling. If that’s the case forget the kicker and go with an electric bow mounted trolling motor with auto pilot. They are way better for trolling for many reasons. Before I...
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