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    We Launched! Happy Day!

    So, we finally got the boat back from the repair shop, AND we got it into the water on Sunday after prepping it, waxing it, and fixing the boat lift bunks for our final berthing. :cool: Out on the water by 12:30 or so, and lunch on the water. Break in went well, and DH is very happy with the...
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    New boat, water in the bilge

    OK, this is interesting to me, as a new boat owner. We took the bowrider out for its maiden voyage on Sunday. 3.5 hours on the water, just the two of us, no towing, no swamping the deck...and yet we had about 2Q of water in the bilge when we got home. - How? - Why? If it didn't come in over...
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    Ready to Launch!

    So, we got the boat back from the fiberglass repair shop, and now it's LAUNCH TIME! Any friendly tips from other Monty owners? We've bought an anchor, two fenders/lines, the Coast Guard pack...and will order the cover. Break in tips? Equipment suggestions? What do you carry on board? Can't...
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    Damage to the Boat - And it Hasn't Even Been in the Water Yet!

    Grrr. We got the cockpit cover shipped to us this past week, since the dealer erred and had it stowed in the shop instead of the boat. Received it on Friday, got home late Friday night. So yesterday we go to the boat, begin to climb up the stern, and see that there is a discoloration under the...
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    Where Do You Purchase Accessories?

    So, we're the proud owners of a new 2010 Monterey 194 FS. We'd like to buy a few things - a mooring cover, some buckle straps for tie-downs, a spare 3 blade 19* SS prop.... Where do you buy your stuff? Any good vendors to recommend? Sandi
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    And the Boat is in the Driveway!

    So, no more "alleged" boat purchase - it's now a done deal. A new-old stock 2010 Monterey 194 FS is now in the driveway. And MUCH thanks to SlipAway for helping a sister out. It's due to him that we even found out about this boat and a killer deal. The deal was pretty straightforward, although...
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    We've (Allegedly) Bought a Boat - The Saga

    OK, Slip Away couldn't keep his lips together....the secret is out. We have (allegedly) bought a boat, and it's all SA's fault. :D Y'all have noted that DH's list was becoming increasingly restricted and picky...some might even say (OK, I think I did say) difficult and OCD...:whistle: We...
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    How much corrosion is too much on used?

    So, we're now in active talks on three different boats. DH is very leery of outdrive and prop condition. One of the three boat owners emailed us pics of the outdrive and prop - and for a boat that's allegedly only got 130 hours, and freshwater use only, there's a fair amount of corrosion. The...
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    Boated in the Sacramento Delta? Read This...Tunnel Project will Destroy It...

    So, the Peripheral Tunnel proposal is getting closer to real. I don't know why there isn't more outrage in the boating community as a whole, or among California residents either.... State water tunnel plans call for rerouting of 3 Delta highways for years - Delta - The Sacramento Bee
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    Using an Escrow and Titling Service?

    So, in my previous thread about inspecting VIN/HIDs prior to purchase, Mark was kind enough to post up a Vessel Documentation company in SoCal. I've exchanged some emails with them, and they are able to hold funds, do title searches once provided copies of the vehicle registrations (regardless...
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    Would This Pic Deter You?

    OK, so we've got a boat that looks good on paper. Chaparral, 130 hours, second owner, selling due to too many toys, not enough time. We asked for pics, since it's a 3 hour drive. Everything looks good. Then hubby asked for pics of the prop/skeg/outdrive. And we get this. Looks like a lot of...
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    Used Chaparrals - Vp or Mercruiser a Deal Breaker?

    So, we continue to refine our preferences, and we now want to learn a bit more about the engines. We are looking at Chaparrals, Reinells, Four Winns and Monterey bowriders. One of the Chaparrals has the Mercruiser 5L engine with 260 hp. We are assuming this is the Alpha drive, although the ad...
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    Is there a way to check hull IDs or VIN prior to purchase?

    So, one of the boats still on our list is in the next state over. When I asked if they had title to the boat, it was phrased as "we have ownership papers." When I pressed, and specifically asked if they had a pink slip IN THEIR NAME, they admitted that they'd never re-titled it when purchased...
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    Think it Through with Me: 2003 vs. 2007 Bowrider? Or Neither?

    So we?ve been checking out used boats online, and have a couple of real possibilities. One is a 2007 bowrider, from a reputable manufacturer, for sale private owner. It has 130 hours on it. This boat was fully accessorized ? factory covers for cockpit and bow, Bimini, top CD, 2 boarding...
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    Boat Show in CA - Glastron GLS 195 vs. GT205 vs. Four Winns H210

    So we spent the day at the Sacramento boat show yesterday, so we could get an idea about sizing, comfort, options, and pricing on a bowrider for the two of us. We've had PWCs for a decade, and we now have a place with a dock and a Hydrohoist (that will handle up to 4500 lbs). By the end of the...
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