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    VP 5.7 duo or Merc 5.0 Alpha I

    I'm trying to decide between two boats. A 2007 chaparral with Volvo 5.7 and duo prop or a 2006 Monterey with MerCruiser 5.0 Alpha I. Boats are very similar, 23.5', but Chap has a few more bells and whistles. We do mostly cruising and wake boarding. My concern is the 4400lb Monterey is under...
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    Chip/cracks on hull

    I am a new boat owner, this will be our second season. I had a spot where the bottom paint had rubbed off and I was under inspecting when I started to see some cracks in the bottom paint and then some chipped places where I can see what appears to be fiberglass strands. I have attached a...
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    Wakeboard tower clear Bimini?

    It looks like my best bet for a tower that will clear my bimini is the Big Air H20. I would really like to get the DIYwake Pro Wake, but am worried about ordering it and having it interefere with bimini. I think the DIY just looks better. If any of ya'll with a DIY can take a few measurements...
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    5.0 GL-A Exhaust Temp Alarm at idle only

    While out yesterday, we ran into some shallow water and I know we hit some sand/silt. Got out w/o problem and wakeboarded for a bit. Then when idling in no-wake speed, a faint beep-beep started and then got louder. On the way back to the ramp, it ran fine, no alarm at cruising speed, but then...
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