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    Ocean access from Sugarloaf Lodge

    Anyone know how the waters are around the Sugarloaf Lodge on Sugarloaf Key?<br />How easy/difficult is it to go to the ocean side and how are the water depts around the island?<br /><br />Regards<br />Mike
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    How many rods for trolling

    I have one rod holder on each side and troll with the rods sticking out to the side on a 90 degrees angel from the boat. I don't know if I should stop there or get 1 or 2 more on the back pointing almost straight back.<br /><br />My boat has a 8'6" beam and I will mostly go slow trolling.<br...
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    What bottom paint to choose

    I bought a boat with bottom paint (or left over bottom paint).<br />I want to keep the boat on a trailer, mostly going out on day trips, but also having it in the water 1-2 weeks during a yearly summer trip.<br /><br />What bottom paint should I choose?<br />I want some long lasting, smooth and...
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    Buy Paul McCartney's Cold

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2522130681&category=432 <br /><br /> :D :D :cool:
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    Gas smelling bilge

    I just figured out why I havent catched anything lately. I had my rods and all the other fishing stuff stored in my bowrider underneath the floor in the ski/wakeboard department (not sure what it is called). Anyway, everything was smelling of gas. The storage room is right in front of the...
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    Which boat would you choose

    I'm in my 3rd month looking for a new (used) boat and I have a hard time narrow it down to the right type of boat.<br />I have finally decided to get a trailer boat. I will rather spend extra money on a good towing vehicle than a boat slip and I have only 4-5 miles to the ramp without any hills...
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    Prop damaged.

    I got some kind of metal trap in my prop yesterday evening and messed my drive up pretty bad. A piece broke of the skeg and it is bend a little. I think I can cut it in shape again and straighten it out. Today I noticed that also the prop has suffered. When I turn the prop it moves about 1/8" up...
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    Why Bass?

    This might be a stupid question, but being from Denmark and now living in Florida, I realize I have a lot to learn. I thought the language would be the biggest problem, but no.....<br />Ok, why is Bass fishing so popular? Is it a good fish for food? Is it fun to catch? Or maybe easy to catch?<br...
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    How do I get them?

    Yesterday I went out in Indian River, close to Sebastian Inlet. Around the small islands out there a lot of fish was jumping. I think it was trouts. I jumped of the boat in a flat area with knee-high water and the fish was crazy there. They jumped within 15ft of me and some of them was in pretty...
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    Where do I find fishing regulations?

    I need to know the bag limits, min and max sizes for my area in east central Florida. Where do I find that?<br />I have search Google, but can't find any official site with the information.<br /><br />RegardsRegards<br />MikeMike<br /> :p :p
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    My experience/problems with a hydrofoil

    My Regal 1800 with 4.3 Volvo I/O seemed a little heavy to get up of the hole and I added a Sting Ray hydrofoil.<br />My first experience was not good. It was loaded as usual and I expected it to slide right up on plane. I gave it almost full throttle and it started leaning to the right side. It...
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    Family camping and boating spot in ctrl. Florida?

    I am looking for a good place for the 4th of July weekend. We might be a little late, but I hope we will be able to find a nice place. We are from Palm Bay on the east coast and want to keep the driving within 2-3 hours. I guess that would cover the tampa bay area also.<br />Do you have any good...
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    Now I am in the club too!

    I launched my brand new regal next to two guys messing with their OB. When the boat was free of the trailer one of the guys asked if I had alot of rain water in the boat, because it seemed like my bilge pump had a awful lot of work to do. I looked out and saw all the "rain water" being pumped...
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    How to find fuel

    What maps do you guys use to find fuel places when you are out boating?<br /><br />Regards<br />Mike<br />"1 days left for my first new boat"<br /> Regal 1800 LSR
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    Buy used boat. What to look for on I/O motor/drive?

    I will soon be looking at a Bayliner Capri 1950 with an 135hp mercruiser.<br />I have never had an I/O before. What should I check before buying?<br />Is the motor cooled with a closed water system like a car or does it take the water from outside?<br />The guy with the boat mentioned a fan not...
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    RPM changes when decarbing

    When decarbing my Merc 115 6 inline yesterday I noticed something odd. Whenever I sprayed the stuff in the lower or the middle carburetor the RPM increased, but when I sprayed in the top carburetor the RPM's decreased.<br />It don't make sense :rolleyes: Why would there be any difference?
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    Where to buy merc fuel pump valves and carb jets

    I want to change the valves in the pump and the jets in the carburetors, but they are not included in the kits I got. Does anyone know where to buy these parts. The motor is a mid 70's 115 6 inline.<br /><br />Regards<br />Mike
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    Information about white mercury 100hp "SeaRay" made?

    I try to find some more info about this motor and especially a picture. Was this motor made for a special Se Ray boat package?<br />All I know is that it is 4 cyl and have self contained VRO. Any good/bad about this motor?<br />I might buy a used one of these, but don't have the serial number...
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    How warm is the pisser water suppose to be?

    I just hooked my old mercury 115 6 inline up on my boat. When I run it with the waterhose, the pisser starts after 10-15 secunds. However, the water is hot, and I mean HOT! I would burn my hand badly by holding it in the water. Is it suppose to be that hot?<br />I just changed impeller and...
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    Paint aluminum

    I am about to install the windshield on my new painted boat and the alu frame does not look good. I tried to polish with aluminum cleaner/polish but it does not do the job. I think painting the frame will be the best way to go. <br />Does it require any special primer/paint or can I use any...
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