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    Stupid Human Tricks: Launch Edition

    DH was training me to launch the boat today. In the back and forth he became distracted during his launch procedure and long story short we attempted to launch our boat with one trailer strap still attached! Yes we are THAT family. Kudos to the bystander who could see what we momentarily...
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    Prop Pitch Question

    Boat is a 19' Chaparral 1930 ss Sport - weight lists as just under 3000 pounds. 5.0/305 Mercruiser Alpha Outdrive 3 fin Alum 14.5 x 17 Pitch [Additional Info Added/Corrected] New (to us) so Performance Numbers as yet unknown. In looking at our new (to us) boat a knowledgeable friend expressed...
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    Our new boat! Thank You!!!

    Sincerest special thanks to the many forum members who gave advice and input on boat and engine sizes and styles. We went bigger in both boat and motor than where we started based on advice and input given herein. (<-DH says thanks!) and I'm so glad I listened to the folks who recommended Sport...
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    Help decide '97 Chapparal 1930 ss v8

    Just looked at 19.5' Chapparal 1930 ss merc v8, sport seating. (ETA it's a 19' '96 and the seller was completely confused about that until we pulled out the registration and showed him. Getting a weird vibe here). Husband and son love it (fast and handles great) Daughter and I don't love the...
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    Buying Used: It's Crazy Out there - will the Seller's Market Swing Back?

    This is a s/o of another thread where the buyer's experience mirrored mine. We are trying to exercise at least some modicum of due diligence: See the boat, like the boat, arrange test drive/inspection of said boat - even within hours of seeing boat - and we are basically sold out from under by...
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    Can someone smart take a look at this ad? I'm tempted to make the road trip

    Deleted. (Sorry. Is there a way to do that totally?) --- New possibility (waiting for response and hoping it's not "Sorry it's sold." Why do people not remove their CL ads after sale? Grrrr ...) http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/3120110475.html I'm not planning to run off willy nilly...
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    Purchasing a Used Bow Rider - Help a NOOB out? :)

    Family of four (two adults, two teens) currently seeking 18-19' 4.3 I/O or Inboard Bow Rider for inland Ohio lake skiing, tubing, fishing and swimming enjoyment. Looking for a clean, solid, and well maintained mid-90's or newer boat to fit our $10K price range. We do love to boat but don't get...
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