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    WD hitch on straight tongue

    Hello All, I have picked up a WD hitch, for use with my boat as I have previously posted. I have not seen any of these set ups using a straight tongue trailer. Any advice?
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    WD hitch

    Hello All, I am looking to level out my trailer with the use of a weight dist hitch, but I know nothing about them! I am driving a 2004 Nissan Pathfinder, and pulling a Grew 184. My total boat/trailer package is probably 3500# or so... and it currently sinks the rear end of my pathfinder. I...
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    Faria guage questions...

    Hello all, I have a 2004 Grew 184, with a 3.0 Merc. I purchased this boat used at the beginning of the summer, and like when buying anything used, i took my chances! Floor is soft in 2 places, which will require some attention this fall / winter. The other issue I am having is some of my gauges...
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    Stripped seat screws...

    Hey all, just a quick question... I've purchased a 2004 grew 184, and I've noticed that the screws that hold the passengers seat in place are pulling out. The screws aren't stripped, but the holes they were screwed into are. So, do I turn the seat flange and drill new holes? If so, what do I...
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    depth sounder

    Hey All, Im in the market for a depth sounder, just a simple one with a small sound display. Any advice? any particular brands to avoid etc? I want to mount the transducer in the boat, under the engine. (2004 grew 184, with a 3.0L) This would be an inhull instillation? Thanks
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    Add on 12v plug

    Hey all, Just a quick question, wondering who can help me here. I'm looking at adding on a couple 12v plugs on my new to me grew. I don't think there is one, and I would like to put on one either side of the boat. If I could add one on the passenger side, in the glove box, could I steal power...
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    Load guides

    New boater here, and I think a set of load guides would be a good idea to help me align myself for smoother loading. Now, I'm frugal, (cheap) and would like some advice on what makes good load guides, and how to make a good set. I'm not a welder, but I can cut PVC pipe. Should I use the bunk...
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    Best Marine / GPS APP for iphone

    Does anyone here have any experience with using APPS for navigation? Any suggestions? I am just wondering what I can expect?
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    Regal or grew?

    Ok, so I have a question for you all. I'm in the market for a bowrider, in the 18-19 foot range, and I've decided that I want to purchase one of the following boats... My preference is the regal, but .... 2004 grew 184, 3.0 merc. It has 20 hours on it, owned by a mechanic, and it's in the shape...
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    2004 grew 184

    Hey All, I have found a 2004 grew 184 for sale. The boat apears to be in great condition, with only 20 hours. 3.0 merc. I'm considering purchasing this boat, but I'm have difficulty finding any information on these boats. Anyone know anything about this boat? Thanks
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    Gel coat repairs??

    Hello All, Looking at a 2005 regal 1800 LSR, and it looks great except a few marks. the marks are totally through the gel coat, about the size of a quarter, port side, down low. I had the owner take a few pictures of it for me, and I am not sure how scared I should be... I will try to attach...
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    another boat question...

    Hey all, just another question... Finding lots of boats on my journey to my first bowrider, just need to make a few decisions... Ok, I know the stigma that goes along with bayliner, but have a look. 2005 in very good shape for $11000 2005 Bayliner 18.5 & trailer - New Brunswick Powerboats...
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    O/b vs I/b all things equal

    Ok, I know this is tough question, but I'm going to ask anyways! All things being equal, same boat, same load, same water conditions, same prop, etc etc... How do the fuel consumption compare with say a 150hp o/b vs a 4.3 I/b? Thanks
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    Larson or glasstron?

    Hey all, I am looking pretty hard for my first bowrider, as some of you may remember. I had found a nice regal, but its out of my price range by about $3000. Im thinking about going to look at a couple boats, a 2001 Larson (3.0 merc) and a 1999 Glastron (4.3 merc). Any opinions? They are both...
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    I've got the itch!

    Hello all, I am new to this forum, and to the boating world and I've got a few questions... Im looking to purchase my first boat (USED), and I have a few decisions to make. I want a bowrider, in the 18' range. I'm not afraid of either IB or OB engines, but the self draining / winterizing...
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