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    Perfect Pass on 3.0l

    Before I get the buy a different boat, if your worried about the pull...trade boats, etc. replies....those are certainly viable options. I still want to run through the intellectual exercise of it being feasible. Using a paddle wheel or StarGazer system (something other than rpm's), has anyone...
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    Hot tubs anyone?

    Looking at getting a hot tub....one, love being in the water but winter in Central IL doesn't allow it. Two, multiple broken bones, dislocated joints and generally pretty good stories of stupid things of my youth...and Three, I'm getting old! Never owned a hot tub, but enjoy them when I get...
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    SE Hydrofoil

    I have a 1998 Searay 180br with 3.0 mercruiser...curious if anyone has experience with a hydrofoil. Last year I was very unhappy with the holeshot, so I replace the prop its a four blade, made a significant improvement! I then added an aftermarket swim platform and need a bit more help...
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    Patoka Lake

    Going to a work retreat/team building Aug. 25 down to Patoka Lake and will be bringing my boat. Is there a party cove? Realize there won't be much traffic on a Monday or Tuesday, but still want to go find a beach and a place to hang out with a couple of coworkers....
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    1999 Sea Ray 180BR - 4 blade performance?

    After an 8 year hiatus from the water mostly due to children, I bought a "new" boat last week. After lurking here and soaking up a lot of knowledge, I ordered a new 19p Solas 4 blade prop to replace the 23p 3 blade that was on the boat. Went to the lake today and ran the boat with the old prop...
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