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  1. JimKW

    Steering A Boat At Slow Speed

    I know it takes time to get used to doing this. But I was coming into the trailer yesterday and was lined up what I thought was perfect then I drifted a little too far to the left heading towards the dock so I just tapped it into reverse to avoid hitting the dock. Next thing I know I am...
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    Need A Boat Cover

    I just bought a red 2000 Crownline 180BR that has been stored indoors since new. I don't think it will fit in my garage and I don't currently have anyplace to store it except outside. I want to get a good cover that will cover it to protect it from the weather, mostly the sun. I don't need to...
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    Well I Might Have Gotten A Little Carried Away

    I was on here a little while ago asking questions about towing with my 98 Volvo V70 and how big a boat I could handle with tow rating by the manufacturer of 3300 lbs. I was trying to get a boat and trailer for under 2500 lbs dry weight. Well I did not want some small underpowered boat so I...
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    New Guy Looking to Buy a Used Bowrider

    I have a 98 Volvo V70 Turbo that I will be using to tow with which is a limiting factor in what I can buy. I am looking a a Glastron SX175 with a 3.0L 4 Cyl and pretty sure I would want something with a little more power. According tothe owner's manual, I can tow up to 3,000 lbs as long as the...
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    New Guy with a Qeustion About Towing With My Volvo

    I am looking to buy a used boat that I can tow with my 98 Volvo V70. The owner's manual says I can tow up to 2,000 lbs w/o brakes on the trailer and up to 3,000 with a trailer with brakes. I am looking at some boats locally and have trouble determining the weight of the boat and trailer. From...
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