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  1. southkogs

    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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    Official Business of the 3V Club ( aka tri hull club )

    Old Chrysler boats are fun. When I was in Detroit, one of my customers had a club of guys based around 'em. Lotsa' neat old glass.
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    60's/70's Boat Identification

    I'm assuming by no markings you checked for a HIN stamped into the hull on the stern? (Generally starboard side under the rub rail) A couple of things in the rigging suggest early 70s to me, but that's a guess.
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    Name this boat

    If you Google "day cruiser" you'll find a few boats that look kinda' like that one. Could be one of many manufacturers who have come and gone. Welcome aboard.
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    hydrasport

    There's probably not a manual for the boat per se. Typically boat manufacturers don't provide a manual like a car. You can purchase a shop manual for your drive system, though. Depending on what information you need, your best bet is to either ask questions here or you can try contacting HCB...
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    stick steering

    Can you work with the stuff on iBoats? http://ww2.iboats.com/Boat-Parts-Accessories/dm/cart_id.816116688--keywords.stik%20steer--searched.1--session_id.918978132&q=stik%20steer
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    210 Status SwimDeck

    Yeah ... they ain't cheap.
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    Diningroom table - with epoxy?

    Nice work Joe. It turned out beautiful. You should be proud of that one.
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    Considering an inflatable/RIB for diving

    Thanks for this guys. I picked up diving a couple years ago and I've been looking at some options for making runs down off the Gulf coast without having to hire a charter all the time. (or buy and tow a big ole' boat) That Saturn might be a good option for the few times a year I'd need it.
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    Any 411 on Northstar Bowriders?

    No experience with them, but it's not unusual for a boat manufacturer to only last a few years. Those look like they're not US made boats though. So, not even a HIN to lookup by. Welcome aboard.
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