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    two stroke lesson?

    Bear with me, trying to learn here... As I'm looking at various used boats for sale I'm obviously considering the power. Four stroke?...got it. Two strokes?...I thought I had it. I (incorrectly?) assumed that there were two types of two strokes; carbed and DI but two vessels for sale had...
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    99 Merc 125 2S OI Bluewater(?)

    Looking at a used boat that's pushed by a 99 Merc 2S OI - I think it's a Bluewater series, not sure. 300 hrs, well maintained. Good or bad motors?
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    S hook clips?

    Anyone know what those things are called that you attach to an S hook that closes them so they help prevent them from popping off? I think they're rubber or plastic. I know I've seen them and for the life of me I can't find them searching the net. I'm ordering some stuff from iboats and want...
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    USCG Aux safety inspection sticker placement?

    Got a little heck at the local boat ramp yesterday cause we had our USCG Aux safety inspection sticker on starboard side of our windshield - gentleman said it's supposed to be on port, that's where "officials" will look for it. In talking to him further it seems like this may be a water to...
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    Incident at Blue Marsh (PA) Sun. 6/28 2:00PM?

    I know this is a reach but...anyone know anything??? Blue Marsh Lake in Berks County PA. Yesterday as we were leaving the ramp, cops, ambulances, park rangers, etc. came screaming in with lights and sirens going. I know for sure that a fisherman was "knocked into the water by another boat but...
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    spare prop?

    Need to get myself a spare and am wondering if there's any value (performance or otherwise) to upgrading my current prop, then using that as my spare? Century 18' DC w/ Yam 115. 40 mph @ 6000 wot. Current prop is 13x17 oem ss. Thanks.
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    flush help

    :mad:ok, so i was in a hurry and after reading somewhere on the net (came from a proclaimed yama tech) that you can flush your motor out with the hose attachment while the motor is running at idle as long as there's enough h2o pressure to make it pee, i did. i know, i know, but i did. ran for...
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    tie downs - boat buckles

    quickly gettin sick of the std paddle-style transom tie downs and am thinking of going to boat buckles. anyone know if they hook to holes in trailer and rings in transom or are modifications needed?
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    newb owner recommended book

    I'm half-way through reading "Powerboat Handling Illustrated" by Bob Sweet and it's very good. I highly recommend it for anyone new to boating. Other than Chapman's Seamanship (which I have for reference) it's one of the best I've read.
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    Smart Tabs - Nautijohn

    Hi. I have a thread running under Props section and would appreciate any advice on how the addition of Smart Tabs may, or may not, help me out. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=307255 Thanks!
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    light duty anchor

    anchor I have is a #13 super hooker with 6' ft chain but would like to get something easier to use for light duty days - hopefully without the chain too. Just something to throw in while moving around a cove or any calm water. Any recommendations? Typical NE lake/resv bottom, some rock, some...
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    Item to attach dock bumpers

    I need to add two places to hang boat bumpers mid ship and right now there's nothing there but hull. Not really worth adding ss cleats for. Thought about those lever-type suction cups for bathroom shower stalls and bought a few cheapies but they just aren't quite strong enough. Is there...
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    2nd light-duty anchor

    Only anchor I have is a #13 super hooker with 6' ft chain but would like to get something easier to use for light duty days - hopefully without the chain too. Just something to throw in while moving around a cove or any calm water. Any recommendations? Typical NE lake/resv bottom, some...
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    Planing? Prop? Performance? Help!

    I had an older post in the other section that was in need of additional data but I figure I'll just start again here in Props because it's probably where the post belongs. 06 Century 1850 dc w/ Yam 115 4s. We are really struggling with getting the boat to plane. We've hit plane only a few...
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    Myrtle Beach area boating fishing help?

    Looking to take a trip down mid-late May for a a week with 18'. What's available for leisure boating fishing, no ocean, maybe ICW, any freshwater lakes, resv, rivers within driving distance? Just looking for unchallenging and relaxing. Thanks.
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