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  1. arminius

    Attaching PWC float to Permanent Dock

    I'm looking for ideas to attach a pwc floating dock to my current permanant dock without the risk of permanant damage to the dock if the pwc would hit the permanant dock too hard (i've heard stories of docks getting wrecked and pipes bent). Right now I have a 2" x 10" bolted to the posts and...
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    Alumacraft 14ft Used Boat. Seems narrow. Are all this size

    See pics. Are all older Alumacrafts this width or depend on model?
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    Used Johnson 9.9 Looking to Buy, Is this a good engine?

    Hi - i'm looking at buying this 14ft aluminum boat with a 9.9 Johnson on it. I put pail around prop, jumped in and it started right up. The whole package is $1000 for boat & engine. Is this.a good engine? Anything I need to be aware of for repairs/maintenance?
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    3.0 Mercruiser Ran Out of Oil

    Have a 2012 Bayliner with 3.0 TKS I/O and had it professionally winterized and out only 5 times this summer. To my dismay, the the oil alarm went off yesterday. So I checked the dipstick, and no oil!! Didn't even register on the stick. There was some oil under the engine and even some that...
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    Clicking when trying to start

    Had on ongoing starting problem with my mercruiser 3.0 on my 2009 Bayliner Deck Boat. Seems like with a fresh charge, starts fine. However, if battery sits for a week, I get the dredded click, click when trying to start it. I checked the battery, and plenty on juice in it. I even replaced...
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    Should Radio and Depth Finder be wired through Accessories switch?

    Bought a used 19' deckboat last year, and noticed I don't need to turn the Access switch on to use the radio or depth finder. Always concerning as if I leave on, could drain the battery. Also, I was early morning fishing today and noticed there is a constant light on my radio also light around...
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    Bad starter or need new battery?

    2012 19' Bayliner with 3.0 Merch I/O. Over the summer, the starting process has got progressively worse. Now every time I attempt to start a cold engine, I turn the key and get one click (no turnover). I typically have to do this anywhere from 4-8 times before I get a turnover, and about 50%...
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    1st Time installing Depth Finder

    I'm looking to install a new Hummingbird depth finder with RAM mount. I want to ensure a solid fit, good wiring, and clean install. For mounting, I'm thinking of a small piece of wood under dash, in which will drill holes though dash for bolts to go from mount. For wiring, thinking of hooking...
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    New Depth Finder, do I need transducer?

    Hi, I'm new to using depth finders. my boat is already in water for summer, and all i need is depths for now to help with fishing in my lake in MN. Here is the model I like: http://www.humminbird.com/Products/HELIX-5-CHIRP-GPS-G2/. Wondering with the loaded maps, if my lake is included, can...
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    Install a 2nd battery or have a jump starter pack?

    I have a 19' deck boat, and it has one good battery. However, it was recently dead after I didn't use it for awhile. So I had to pull it out, and charge it, blah, blah, blah. The worse thing would it being dead while on the water. I'm wondering if I should get a 2nd battery and install a...
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    Boat taking in lots of water, 1st time out this year

    I have a 19' Bayliner Deckboat with 3.0 Merch. Had it winterized last Fall and took it out for 1st time yesterday. Had it run for about 10 minutes and my feet were getting yet..and had to get it off the water fast. Barely got it on trailer on my drain plug was in, when I pulled it out, it...
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    When does Dock Decking need to be replaced?

    I bought house on lake in MN last Summer and dock decking looks beat up but seems structurally sound (and it sits on metal). I pulled up one of the 8ft sections and attached the pictures below. Thoughts?
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    Trolling Motor Mount Stand on Deck Boat

    I'm looking for a stand similar to the picture attached to hold a trolling motor on my 2012 Bayliner 197 SD. Any suggestions or know where I could find such a stand like that?
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    3.0L 135HP MerCruiser A1 Vibrates Boat when Starting

    Just bought a 2012 Bayliner 197 Deck Boat. When it first starts, the boat vibrates/shakes for about 5-10 seconds, then goes away. Is this an engine problem or boat problem?
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    Buying Used Dock Bows for Canopy, Should I be Concerned?

    I've found some used 16' galvanized Dock Bows (pictured below) to put on my dock. My slip (pictured) measures 16' wide and 24' long. He is selling 6 dock bows, and I'll actually only need 5. What else beside purchasing a canopy and 2x4s to hold canopy I need to consider? Also, he is asking...
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    Paddle for a runabout when in a pinch?

    I have an 18' Stingray runabout with a 3.0L Merch without a trolling motor. It's dawned on me I should have a paddle or two just in case the engine dies. Any suggestions on something that is sleek and works well?
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    Make a boat canopy?

    I'm looking into boat canopies, and as expected are expensive to have installed. I saw this attached on sale for $80 at menards! Could I put over my boat slip (also attached)?
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    4.3L Clicking with limited power

    Trying to figure out the issue with my 18' 2012 Stingray with the 4.3L. It clicks (sounds like a ticking of a clock, but faster), and has limited power. Even the idle speed is less that normal. A friend of mine thought it could be a spark plug issue? Any thoughts?
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    Water pad (Lily Pad) Float behind 18ft runabout

    I've been trying to decide if it's worth trying a water pad behind my 18' runabout that doesn't have an extended swim platform. Anyone else have this setup and what should I consider? Attached are pic of back of boat and a generic pic of a Lily pad float for reference. My hopes would be I...
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    Deckboat vs 18' Runabout

    Trying to decide on used boat. Was set on used 18' runabout with the 4.3 and swim platform for about $12k. However, I'm wondering if going the deck boat route seems to make more sense for us. I realize it'll cost me $5k-$10k more, but seem very nice. I'll mostly use boat for tubing, fishing...
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