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    merc 115 4 stroke oil level question

    I have a 2008 Mercury 116 four stroke. I changed the oil last fall. When I got it out of storage, I checked the oil level and it was about an inch over the full mark. I started it and ran it for about 5 minutes and then checked it again - right at the bottom of the hash marks. Then I trimmed it...
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    dock question

    I'm in the market for a new dock and was curious if anyone has heard of the Pier of d'NOrt. They claim it's easy for one person to put the dock in and stay dry. Has anyone had any experience wiht this dock?
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    stabilizer?

    I am getting a new boat with a Mercury 115 4 str. I was chatting with a mechanic the other day and he suggested that I use stabilizer in the fuel all the time. He thinks that fuel additives and ethanol in the fuel can make it unstable even after a few weeks of sitting and it's good preventative...
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    Fishing boat warranties

    Talk about confusing. Is there a place that compares the warranties of fishing boats? I've been looking at Lund, Alumacraft and Crestliner and all claim to have "the best warranty in the business." But they don't put copies of the full warranties on their web sites. When they give highlights...
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    Galvanized vs. Painted trailer

    What do you think about a freshwater fishing boat trailer in galvanized rather than the traditional painted? Will it look better in the long haul and perhaps require less maintenance? The cost is the same, it appears.
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    Ladder on a Lund

    Lund doesn't make a swim ladder or platform for the 1725 Explorer SS. I'm curious if anyone has any suggestions about what kind of ladder might work with this boat. I'd hate to get out and not be able to get in again. ;)
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    About to pull the trigger on lund - need advice.

    I'm about to put an offer down on a 2008 Lund Explorer SS with a 115 HP Mercury 4 str. Basic boat, motor and trailer, with no options, no electronics, no trolling motor. I'll add those later but I'm at a loss as to what would be a reasonable offer. It's a nice boat with a lot of features...
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    narrowing down - 06 or 07 merc

    I'm narrowing the choices down and I appreciate the help I got in my other thread doing that. I'm down to a 2006 Lund Explorer 1700 with a 115 Merc 4str or a 2007 Lund Explorer 1700 with a 90 Merc 4str. Both are new with full warranties. Neither have any accessories like trolling motor or depth...
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    Mercury 2006, 07, 08 differences?

    I'm looking at a new boat and I found a 2006 Lund with a 115 hp 2006 Mercury 4 stroke on it. I also see a few 07s out there as well. I wondering if there is a substantial differences among these model years. They sure look different but I wonder what changed and when it changed. Any help would...
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    boat prices 2007

    I'm new to new-boat-buying so I'm not sure how to proceed. I have a little lund and it's time to get a more reliable safer boat for grandkids. I'm looking at a 2007 lend Explorer with a 90 HP Merc 4 stroke but I have no idea what to offer for it. It's basic with no trolling motor or depth finder...
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