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  1. southkogs

    Residual Heat during this "lockdown"

    I feel so inadequate. I have a scoop shovel and a broom. 😶
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    Random

    Back when I was a kid, we got to tour Ford Glass House, Rouge Steel (now AK Steel, I think), and the Dearborn Assembly Plant. I think they assemble trucks there now, but when I went it was the Mustang and Capri lines. I was pretty jaw dropped the whole tour.
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    Can anyone help me identify this boat?

    Missed this back in 2019. Did you figure out the model? Looks like it might be the Monterey. I'm not expert on 'em, but I'm a fan of the Catalina. Ray Loewy did the design for that boat, and I'm a fan of his industrial design.
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    Residual Heat during this "lockdown"

    Our low will 28º a little later tonight ... then back into the 40s tomorrow ... I'm getting cold just reading your posts!
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    Getting started in northern Washington.

    I did a look at two marinas near Olympia on the sound using the satellite image on Google Maps. Might be worth while to 1) go walk through a couple and see what most people are running out there, and 2) rent one or two and give 'em a try. See what you learn from using them and motoring around...
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    Random

    I get lost in the same thing. I got to visit a client a couple of years ago that makes the machines for weaving carpet ... absolutely fascinating machine set.
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    Co-Ownership Question . . .

    I sort of co-own several smaller boats up at our cottage in Michigan. None of that is a big deal. The most expensive of them is replaceable for $1,500. Big boat like yours I'd be hesitant. Mainly because if my family and I were fighting of $1,500 ... someone could wind up sucking it up and...
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    Getting started in northern Washington.

    Welcome aboard: I can't quite speak to the sound itself, never been close to it. But some of the bigger impounds I boat on get pretty rough. I did a Google Map look at a couple of the marinas in the area and there are a few boats under 18' ... but not many. If you knew the water, and...
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    Southwind Boat Parts Florida

    Quick look on the internet says that Southwind was owned by the same company that is now Sailfish boats. You might be able to contact them for some details. My guess on the bimini is they probably had someone make them for the boats and then rig them (if it wasn't done by the dealer). Rear...
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    Bayliner or Starcraft? V-6 or V-8? Is 20' Too Large To Launch In Fresh Water River (Willamette)

    Welcome aboard Recommend you do some reading here: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/for-new-members-needing-help-buying-a-boat-a-buyers-checklist.612841/ Condition is the key to any used boat. I agree that an 80s Bayliner has a bad reputation, but you also want to be sure of the Starcraft...
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    What to do about this boat?

    Fortunately, if he has the title then you didn't buy a boat. He has no grounds for the additional $5k. Unfortunately, unless you have a piece of paper signed by both parties stating the $2k is a deposit, you do have a legal fight unless the dude just gives in, and gives it back. I'd agree...
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    Prop boat to jet boat?

    I've seen several of them towing on our lakes down here. They seem to have more wake boards and surfers behind 'em, so if water skiing is the goal make sure you see how big a wake they tend to throw. But from all indications, they'll tow for watersports.
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    Rookie move

    The point the guys are hinting at is that since you didn't put up any photos, no one can make an educated guess, or see anything indicated to help you out. We don't know enough (including the type of boat) to help you out much. But if you post some photos, we can eyeball it and see if anything...
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    98 Chaparral 2130 SS Trim Reservoir

    Welcome aboard Alex. Please take a moment to read the forum rules if you have not already. We ask that you don't post in topics over 90 days old unless you're the original poster. I've started a new topic in the same forum for you. BUT you may have better results if you tell us the drive and...
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    Anchor advice needed for rocky and tree bottom lake

    ... I supposed I could mention the old concrete "bucket" anchors we used to make up north. If ya' lost 'em ... no problem :)
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    Anchor advice needed for rocky and tree bottom lake

    I get a lot of rock and sometimes trees where I boat too. I opted to use a mushroom anchor on mine (smaller than your boat). I drift a little at anchor, but I'm not usually trying to hold a long time and have plenty of room. The mushroom rarely gets hung up. And when it does, it seems to...
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    Unexplained rain water on new deck boat

    Also, look at the boat's weight distribution. There maybe something you can move around and get the aft to sit a little lower. The attitude of the hull at rest should move the water to the bilge (typically). Welcome aboard.
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    Flying during pandemic

    I flew one way back in late November. Airport felt vacant, but the airplane was actually full. I had expected the empty seat, but we didn't have that. I wasn't any more or less comfortable than normal though (I don't like being that cramped with other people when there isn't a pandemic). How...
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    Not sure if this is real, but it sure is cool

    Amen.
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    60's/70's Boat Identification

    Your state / county licensing office is the one who can best answer the question of what to do next. In Tennessee, I would need a bill of sale and probably go through the process of registering a home built boat. Dunno' about your state.
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