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    Expert opinions: Backing into tight spot

    Have a SeaRay 21SPX (dual axle trailer) with Toyota Sequoia tow vehicle. Measured lengths of 25' from prop to hitch, and 18' of Sequoia. Newly shortened distance of 50 feet from fence to storage unit door, leaving 7' extra. Expert opinions: can this be backed into the storage unit, or am I...
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    New Boat tipping etiquette

    Bought a new (small) boat from MarineMax. They provide a checkout when you pickup the boat with their 'checkout Captain' - someone employed by MM with an office/desk etc. The Captain was fantastic - answered all my questions and took care of any problems. About a 2 hour process between...
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    Basic boat retrevial issue

    Not sure if this is more of a general topics question, but here goes... When its time to pull the boat out of the water, I back the trailer and vehicle down the ramp, put the vehicle in park, and set the parking brake. After the boat is secured, I hop back in the vehicle, firmly hold the brake...
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    Sea Ray 21SPX (or similar)

    I've been looking online at the new Sea Ray 21 SPX. A couple of reviews are available, but no real in depth 'Consumer Reports' type evaluation. The modular seating looks functional, but maybe not comfortable? The walk-through to the swim platform seems like a great idea. Anyone seen one of...
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    Another battery question....

    Stock Sea Ray 175 w/ 3.0 mercruiser. OEM battery is an Interstate 27m with 800 CCA. Brought the battery into an auto store for a free battery check, and they said replace the battery, it's 'only' producing 680 CCA. A little online research shows a lot of marine 27m size batteries brand new...
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    Coiled trailer cable

    Currently using a 7 blade round connector with cable. I am considering replacing the cable with a coiled one, but all I have been able to find are coiled cable adapters - usually 7 to flat 4, etc. Anyone have a source for a coiled cable with a seven pin blade connectors? I thought I saw one...
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    Towing with Honda Oddy

    Would anyone who has (or is currently) personally towed with a Honda Oddy care to share their personal experience? Background: I have been using an 05 Oddy/w coolers for about 6 months to tow a 17 ft bowrider. There are some great aspects to it (seating and cargo volume, it's paid for), and...
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    Compass / Clock / Timer

    I have a standard 2 1/16th hole in dash that's just itching to be filled. The ritchie dash mount compass might be answer, but I can imagine an electronic compass with a clock/timer function as well. Anyone know if such a thing exists and where to find it? Tried iboats, westmarine, and a few...
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    2009/2010 manuals for mercruiser?

    I have found the SELOC manuals (#3208) for 2001-2008 mercruiser I/O's, but I have a 2010 model year (built in 2009) 3.0 with TKS (Turn Key Start) on a SeaRay 175. Will this manual work or is there somewhere to go to get the 2010 manual? Thanks, John
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    Tires - 175 vs 185?

    Towing a Sea Ray 175 on year old Shorelander. Came with 185/80 D13 tires, but no spare. I've been able to find that size online, but not in the local stores. I am debating 1) getting a 185 online, so as to keep them all the same, 2) getting one 175 locally, so I have it for emergencies, but...
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    Dumbest Question Ever

    Allright, cover me, I going to ask... Sea Ray 175, 2010 (used). Three controls under seat. I understand the fore/aft sliding control. That leaves a lever, a screw knob, and some other black plastic thing. It seems like I can loosen the screw, put the seat where I want it, and then...
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    Sunpad, seating options on Searay 175

    Looking at a used Searay 175 for a great price. However, it has the sunpad option. Just looking at the pictures, it looks like the sunpad seriously cuts into the seating area in back. Anyone have any experience with the 3 different seating configs on the smaller boats especially with respect...
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    Help a newbie - 97 CC or Glastron

    Total newbie here. I want to get a used boat under $10K to bring the family of 4 ( 5 and 7 yr olds) out for some shallow lake fun. The goal is family fun - maybe some tubing, cruising, skiing (later), etc. Garage storage a plus. Deck boats and pontoons are nice, but for now I'm watching...
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