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    Wanna build boats ?

    Auction today for Doral. I'm just a few cents short to make a bid, but here is your chance if you have a few million to spare.....:joyous: https://www.hilcoind.com/sale/doral/featured
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    Larson cabrio 290 arch replacement

    You will have extreme difficulty replacing this arch with a forward facing one that will fit. Less grief to just buy a boat that appeals to your arch preferences.
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    Four Winns / Bayliner / Sting Ray / Or......

    If buying new: This: Monterey 197 Blackfin
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    Opinions on Monterey 298 SC

    I know you want a small cabin for overnights, but when you win the lottery next week..... Take a peak at the all new Cobalt R30. It's a bowrider, but a big fast one. Tested at elevation in Las Vegas at the Cobalt dealers meeting, equipped with twin 380HP new GenVI Volvo Penta V8's, she planed...
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    Buying another boat - what type? Runabout vs ski type boat

    If you want to ski and wakeboard, buy a 2016 WakeTractor. 18ft. Inboard powered.
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    Anyone make smaller jet boats anymore?

    For a new boat, the Scarab 165 is about all you will find. 16 footer with 250HP. Used, look for a SugarSand
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    Need to bring boat from FL to CA - ship or cross country trip?

    Okay, you asked for thoughts........ 1.) This boat shows it has not been dry stacked always. you can see the tannic acid water line where it has sat in the water, and was power washed to sort of clean it up. 2.) This statement worries me deeply.... "According to the owner , both motors...
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    The Question No One Can Answer...

    He is not running a camp with tow boats. He is running the camp using Boston Whaler's. Last I checked, 16-18 ft. Whalers do not have inboard (tow boat) motors, they use outboards. IMO, you might want to look into something like a Crestliner 1850 SuperHawk or Fish n' Ski for your camp. They are...
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    SeaDek is a no go. Input on second choice

    Smoke on the water is correct. It does not even have to be a Monterey dealer for obtaining a quote. Here is what a friend with a 270CR did last fall. 1. Template with markers and instructions sent straight from SeaDek. 2. Taped and outlined swimplatform pattern - sent it in for test template...
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    Fiberglass and the cold

    Go ahead and walk on the deck. Unless it is rotted through, it should be as solid as in the summer. If you can shovel them off, you can sure walk on them.
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