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    Bottom Paint Removal Question

    2 part question here and background: So, I've just spent the past 3 days trying to get the 12 year old unmaintained and chipped bottom paint off of my boat that I just bought last August. I have to say, I'm about all out of elbow grease, and I don't wish this project on my worst enemy. I've...
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    Trailer/Boat Theft Prevention

    I'm wondering what you all are doing to prevent some thief from hooking up your trailered boat to their truck and driving off? I currenlty have a fairly thick chain and industrial lock on there running through the wheel and wrapped around the trailer frame, but I think someone with some...
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    Newbie Prop Questions

    Sorry for the basic questions, but when I tried searching and all I got was information that is way over my head. I'm trying to understand how my boat is performing and if it is normal. I really don't understand what pitch of a prop means, and also how a slight nick in a prop would affect...
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    Renaming your boat?

    My wife told me that she heard from someone that renaming a boat is basically a cardinal sin / bad luck. Now, I'm not one for relying on or believing in luck, but is this the overall stigma amongst boat owners, or is she being fed a line? Thanks.
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    Did I get a good deal?

    I know this could be a dangerous question to ask and potentially hurt my ego, but I'm gonna do it anyway. So, I just bought a 1996 Rinker Captiva 212Cuddy for $5800. Overall really good condition, some marks on the hull, mostly superficial. Couple of minor gel coat patches needed, dime size...
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    Newbie Boater

    Hello. Just picked up my first boat this past weekend. 1996 Rinker Captiva 212 Cuddy, Merc 5.7 Alpha One. Boat is in good condition, and I got her for a steal. Had an experienced boater friend look it over for me. I do have a question though. There seems to be some water stains in the...
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