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    DTS Remote Control (and possibly Joystick) Rigging for 6.2 & B3 setup

    Good morning all. I have a couple of questions related DTS: 1) I checked Mercury's website and they just released a super cool control https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/gauges-and-controls/multiple-engine-controls/next-gen-dts-premier-multi-engine-control-for-2-to-4-engines/ However, I...
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    B3 vs B1 for twin on 30' bow rider

    Hello all. I thought I asked this question somewhere but I can't seem to find it now. My boat is 1999 Cobalt 292. Currently have 350 Mag MPI with B1. I'm getting new engines (twin 6.2L 350HP) and I have a pair of B3. I'm thinking about swapping them with the B1's. Question is, what's the...
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    B3 Prop pitch recommendation needed please

    Good morning all. Please help with prop selection. My boat is 1999 Cobalt 292. Manual shows twin 350 Mag MPI with B3 @ 2.0 having 28P. I'm repower it twin 6.2L 350 HP, B3 @ 2.0 ratio. What prop pitch should I get? Dry weight is about 7500lbs. Uses: - mostly touring; - pull wakeboard &...
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    6.2L 300HP to 350HP

    Hello all. I have another newbie question please. I see Mercruiser new 6.2L engines have 2 setups: 300 & 350HP but the physical specs seem to be identical. Question is: is the different HP rating just some programming, like an auto tuning, or it’s something else as well? I ask because I...
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    Jet boat comparison

    Hello everyone For jet boats, is there a brand comparison written anywhere online I can read up? I'm shopping for a jet boat for my family members. We know Yamaha is popular. But we're also looking at Scarab and a used Glastron boat. They plan to use it mostly on lakes and rivers. Family...
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    NEED HELP QUICK PLS: Replacement Engine choices for 350 MPI

    Hope everyone is well and pumped up for the boating season. I'm looking for the replacement for my Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI (1999). I found a 2004 monsoon 335 engine pulled out from a house boat with 300 hours. This is a GM 350 engine. The question is: since it's setup as an inboard engine...
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    Engine Options for Repowering my twin 350 Mag MPI

    Hello everyone. I'm in the research phase for my repowering work on my new-to-me 1999 Cobalt 292. Currently it has twin Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI with Bravo One's. Engines exteriors are very rough & rusted. Hand crank can't turn them over. So it's definitely time to go. I'm checking around for...
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    2000 292 forward arch?

    Anyone knows how and where to get more info about the forward arch on the newer model? I'm getting the 2000 292 and am actively looking for a nice forward wake tower model, preferably with a hard top attachment. I even think about the possibility of fabricating one myself. Thoughts and...
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    Need to bring boat from FL to CA - ship or cross country trip?

    Hello everyone. I'm buying a 2000 Cobalt 292. Im getting quotes to ship from FL to NorCal the last couple of days and asking price is anywhere from $3000-$4500. I was just thinking, what if I just take my wife for a road trip and tow it back?! My wife seems pretty ok about it as first...
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    Planning a day (possibly overnight) trip within the SF Bay

    Good morning everyone. I'm planning a surprise trip for my wife (& me) on this year Valentine's weekends. We've never gone anywhere pass Bay Bridge from our "home" port in San Leandro marina (we live in Hayward so that's been our first and only marina we launched from in the last 2-3 years)...
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    What camera to get ...

    Yeah it's me again! :) I was looking at the Go-Pro 3 camera and the pole. It's pretty cool, even though Amazon users don't have good reviews for it (3/5 stars average). Amazon.com: GoPro HERO3: Black Edition: Electronics What's you guys using? How you like it? I figured a conventional...
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    What binoculars to get ...

    Is everyone getting ready to go boating this weekends? We sure are ready, mentally. Hahaha. But still cramming to get more stuffs. One of the things I'd like to get is a binocular. I was wondering what people use? I mostly would only go to the CA Delta & lakes. And CA Bay Area coastal...
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    New insurance policy

    Hello everyone. So I read and see that some would recommend boatus, some NBOA, some recommend others. I tried my own homeowner's, they don't do it. My broker quoted some @$700. Another broker at my local boat show quoted $800, BoatUS at $650, NBOA at $380. Coverage is pretty the same: -...
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    Carport for boat photos

    Can those with tall carport (steel or wood) post your photos up please? I'm looking for options for my boat. It has a radar arch so height is about 13'. I also need cover for my truck too. So it's gonna be really long, maybe 50-60'. Thanks.
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    Getting Yamaha Jetski start up again after 5 years - questions ...

    Hello everyone. I left my jetski in my back yard (in Hayward CA) for about 4-5 years without running, doing anything to it. I'm not sure if I winterized it either, too long back to remember if I knew anything back then. It's a 2006 Yamaha 50 years anniversary cruiser model. Now I want to...
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    Best boating location for Memorial Weekends - Northern CA

    I'm looking for a good place to take my friends out on that Sunday. Can anyone suggest a fun spot? We'd like to be out anchoring, run jetski, raft around in inflables, tubing (with jetski), relax with food and drink. The group is young 21-30, I'm the oldest (38). About 10 of us. I plan to...
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    Weight distribution hitch anyone?

    I bought one but never used it. I'm thinking of using it for my 2002 sundancer 280. Anyone here uses one? Can you share your experience, pictures, specs please? Thanks Nhi
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    Towing 2002 Sundancer 280 ...

    Good morning. So I'm in the process of getting my 280. Hopefully everything checks out because it seems in good condition. Some of you here suggested that I should get at least a 3/4 T diesel. I looked at a couple of Ford 6.7L (2011-2012), even used ones costs quite a bit. One option I was...
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    Need a marine surveyor recommendation quick ...

    Near Placerville - Sacramento CA area please. If you know anyone, please recommend. I need one ASAP. Thank you Nhi
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    NadaGuides & BUCValu differences questions ...

    Listen to some of you here, I just subscribed BUCValuPro in hope to be more informed on fair prices on boats in my search for my "true" first boat (one that I would keep for a long time. hehehe) I thought BUCValuPro is better, and would give me a chance to enter all the options (like canvas...
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