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  1. Blue Crabber

    Tapatalk App

    So, I used to get on here a lot more often but since the tapatalk app is no longer working, I can't get on nearly as much. I use my iPhone as I am on the road a lot and found the Tapatalk app was easy to use and was a great way to keep up on things. I could view "new" posts very easily in 1...
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    How to fiberglass engine hatch - Help Needed!!

    Hey Everyone! Been hanging around here for a while and picked up a used 1985 Sea Ray 30' Sedan Bridge boat that is my fixer-upper project. Here are some pictures of the boat for those that haven't seen it yet: First part that I need some help with is replacing the wood coring in one of the...
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    Look out Lake Powell - here we come!! Houseboat time!

    Hey everyone. Looks like the admiral and I will be headed to Powell this fall to take a houseboat out for a week!! I am stoked and cant wait. This has been a dream of mine for quite some time!!! Couple questions: We are looking to go in September possibly. The boat I wanted is not available...
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    Washington D.C. by boat

    Hey folks! We are going to be staying in Colonial Beach Va. on the Potomac River for a week for vacation this year. While there, I would really like to take the boat into Washington D.C. for the day. Thought we might stop by Mount Vernon for a little bit as well. So, I am looking for advice...
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    Looking for a good Marine Compass

    Hey everyone, Just recently purchased a new to me boat. It does not have a compass on it and I would like to add one. Does anyone have a good recommendation? Maybe you have one on the boat and really like it. Just wondering if the $50 dollars units are a waste of money, that type of thing...
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    Colonial Beach Virginia Vacation - Thougts anyone??

    Hey guys, Well here is the deal, we are planing a summer vacation with my wife's family this year. We are looking for a little place on the water that we sleep 7 people and has easy access to a boat ramp so that we can take the boat and have a great time. Here is what we are looking at...
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    Upper Chesapeake Bay Fall Foliage Cruise

    Upper Chesapeake Fall Foliage Cruise! A few of us over in the ?upper Chesapeake bay? thread have been throwing this idea around. So we decided to make it happen and have one last big hooray of the season. The Date: November 1st ? No rain date. If this gets cancelled, we?ll have to wait until...
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    My Four Winns VS Prospective Wellcraft - UPDATED with pics!

    Hey guys - Well here is the deal. Back in march of this year I purchased a 1991 Four Winns 190 Freedom bowrider that we have got great use out of this year and have throughly enjoyed. (This boat is in my sig) However, we have started boating at the Chesapeake Bay more and would prefer to boat...
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    I can't believe it....

    but today my younger sister is getting married!!! (Actually, sister-in-law but she is more like a sister to me) Been dating a great guy for awhile and today they tie the knot! I am so excited for them and everything seems to being going well so far. Leaving for the church in the next couple of...
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    Deep Vee Deadrise?

    Hey guys, just a quick question for you. At way degree deadrise do we consider a boat to be a "Deep Vee" style? I am considering selling my boat and going with something different. The main reason is because of how the boat rides in rough water. My wife doesn't like it bouncing around so much...
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    Most memorable boating advice / saying?

    Just wondering what is the most memorable boating advice or saying you have ever received? What is that one saying that always sticks in your mind? Especially curious to hear what some of you long time boaters have to say. For me it would be: Red Right Return or Don't forget the plug. Ok...
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    Anyone serve / served in the Coast Guard?

    Justing wondering how many members here currently serve in the U.S. Coast Guard or have in the past. I am feeling like it is time to do something different for a career and I started thinking about serving our country in the Coast Guard. I feel like serving in the Coast Guard would be a really...
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    What type of boat do you own?

    Just curious what type of boat everyone owns. I currently own a bowrider but always dreaming of something bigger and better. :D Sorry if I missed any options! Also, you can vote for more that 1 if you have different types. (Not asking what have you owned, just what you currently own!) Just...
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    Low Freeboard Boat Fenders?

    Hey everyone. Well, here is the story, we rafted up with a couple other boats this past weekend for the first time and I was not happy with my fenders. I have pretty low freeboard so it was hard to get the fenders adjusted right to do a good job. So I have been searching and found these...
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    VHF Antenna Installation

    Hey guys, Well I finally have all of the pieces that I need now to get my VHF radio installed. I purchased the Shakespeare 5225 XP antenna, Shakespeare SS racheting mount and an ICOM M422 radio. Now I just need to get it all together. I was thinking about mounting the antenna in the port...
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    St. Lawerence River - Upstate NY / Canada

    Anybody on here familiar with this location? We just spent a weekend up there visiting family and had a great time!! The seaway is fascinating to me. It is also a lot of fun watch the big ships come through. Once we ran out in a 20 pontoon boat to get a good luck at one up close! Amazing...
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    Any VHF guru's out there?

    I am getting ready to install a fixed mount VHF radio in the boat. I have a 20' shallow "V" open bow boat that i use mostly on the chesapeake bay and some inland rivers. There is a pic in my signature. I have decided on getting the West Marine VHF650. It is a class D VHF radio made by uniden...
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    Always wear your life jacket in the water!!!

    Just wanted to pass this story on to everyone as a reminder to the importance of life jackets. We were out boating in Chesapeake Bay Saturday afternoon and heard the Coast Guard announce over the radio they were looking for 2 missing adults in the Gunpowder River. (A popular river the runs into...
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    Hilton Head SC - Would you take the boat?

    Hey everyone, Well, in a couple of weeks we are off for vacation on Hilton Head Island. Head down with my wifes extended family about once a year. It looks like we will be driving this year, so i suggested we take that boat along. My wife didn't like this idea. She said we go for the beach and...
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    OMC overheating???

    Hi guys. Just have a quick question and was wondering if someone could help me with. I recently purchased a Four Winns bowrider with a '91 4.3L 6 cyl engine in it. I have run it a few time and everything seems to be working good. When I had it out this weekend I saw the temp guage keeping up...
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