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  1. tpenfield

    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Here is the first of the red backrest pieces . . . with CY Logo . . . . . . This is part of the bow forward backrest, which is 2 pieces. I'll be working on the main piece today/tomorrow. :D
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    Windshield Replacement

    Yes, crazy money for boat glass. Salvage yards may have something, else Taylor industries makes a lot of the boat glass, but is not a retail sales operation. There may be some custom curved glass houses, but those won't be inexpensive either. It seems like boat glass is far more expensive...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    The Cobalts are certainly worth considering. We were going to look at an R35, but I decided that the downward sloping bow was not going to be as ocean-friendly as I would like. It also seems like folks are not afraid of towing the large boats these days. So, you may want the flexibility of...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Also . . . https://seedealercost.com which will give you an idea of how much wiggle room there is in new boat pricing. For used boats, I would subscribe to bucvalue.com at the Pro level. It is $30/month, but will get you some decent fair market pricing . . . better than NADA.
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    https://boats.discoverboating.com/boats?showId=miami Here you can do some armchair shopping and get an idea of pricing. I think realistic pricing may be a bit higher than 'starting at' prices.
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Yes, SE Florida has plenty of traffic. Get there early . . . I wonder if there are shuttle buses to the major parking areas?
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    The New England Boat Show starts this week, but it is only about half of the show from a few years ago. I threw my back out (somehow) so I won't be going. We usually do the Palm Beach Boat Show in March which is just up the road. The Miami show looks massive. Have fun and take lots of...
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    Best Oil Extractor

    This is the best oil extractor pump that I have . . . . . :ROFLMAO: I use for both gasoline and oil.
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Which boat show?
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    Year buy serial #

    Welcome to iBoats. . . Have the Moderators move your thread to the Mercruiser section, as you put it in the Mercury outboard section. https://www.perfprotech.com/mercury-marine-parts-catalog/search You can search your serial number by the link above. The 'O' is actually a zero (0)
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    2005 Stingray 230sx top speed question

    Usually the manufacturer states top speed at the most ideal conditions. Stingray does state the top speed in the 70 mph range with a 25p prop. However, real-world never seems to meet the ideal numbers, and often come in low. Not sure you want to go 70 mph in that boat. If it did not go...
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    Alignment tools

    Are they supposed to be engine alignment tools? Usually it is an alignment bar.
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    I saw this boat a few years ago at the Palm Beach Show. Decent layout, but not any real cabin IIRC. Aren't these the ones made alongside Mastercraft boats?
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    My office earlier this week

    You seem to have the funnest jobs. :D (y)
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    Hey Newbies

    Yes, it seems to be a high frequency of new members randomly searching and responding to old threads. I know this issue comes up often and with some discussion. Just wondering if there are additional steps that can be taken to lighten the 'policing' load on the Moderators.
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2019-sea-ray-slx-310-ob-8210976/ Yes, OB and used really limits the selection. If you are still willing to go I/O you have a few nice things to choose from. Also, maybe consider Cobalts, since you are boating on a lake.
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    I feel highly responsible for this issue, and willing to help in satisfying the itch. :ROFLMAO: Are you buying new? or maybe slightly used? I like the new Regals and the Chappy OSX, but not sure about the price point. The SeaRay SLX models look pretty nice too. It seems like every boat...
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    1988 Bravo 1 Not going into gear

    I agree with @alldodge that it may be the shifter/throttle, not the outdrive. Get that all working first and see where it leaves you. FWIW - Here is my thread about shifting issues that eventually led to the Bravo clutch repair. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/bravo-3-shift-adjustment.735164/
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    1988 Bravo 1 Not going into gear

    Greetings and welcome to iBoats. Have the Moderators move your post to the Mercruiser section, since you are talking about a Bravo 1. It is not clear if you are having a problem with the shifter/throttle control lever thingy or the outdrive itself. Check your control mechanism and the shift...
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    1990 Four Winns 190 Freedom Deck Questions

    Welcome to iBoats. . . :) Why do you want to replace the deck? How do you know the stringers do not need some attention? How about the transom? The boat is 32 years old and was originally designed to last about 20 years. It would help with responses to know more about the boat's condition...
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