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    A few pontoon questions

    With a family of 5, dog and a few friends thrown in, we are needing a pontoon. Our bowrider has been great , but we need space. We have a budget of around 10k. How troublesome is it to tow. We do travel a couple times a year to lakes that are 2-300 miles away. I have found a few older 24' models...
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    Newbie w/bow stop question

    Being a newbie, I thought I would ask "the pro's". When Loading and unloading the boat on a steep ramp the loop gets hung up on the stop. What is my best solution? Should the stop be moved up above the strap and loop? I guess I could back the trailer in deeper? Thanks in advance, mike
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    Pics of your vip on the water

    Would like to see some pics of our boats on the water. Here is a pic of ours at Shaver Lake Ca. for 4th of july parade and fireworks.
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    Loctite Marine Epoxy?

    Does anyone have any experience with this product? I have a small screw hole in the bottom of the hull i was going to fill with this.
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    brittle wires coming through top of outdrive

    I am getting ready for summer and while replacing the fuel line I noticed the wires coming through the top of the outdrive are broken down and falling apart. It looks like the wiring is not rated for this type of use and almost looks like a household cord. I am not sure what they are for but I...
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    mercruiser 3.0 tuning for elevation

    I will be going to a lake this summer that is at 5400' elevation. Not sure if it will be okay or not. I was going to bump the timing up a bit to help but thought i would ask the experts first.
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    First Boat/ What model is it?

    I am interested to see if anyone has seen or heard of this model. It has kona emblems on the sides along with "viceroy" painted on the sides. Any ideas? I am thinking the "viceroy" is wrong. Here is a link to more pics.http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc176/crossent/VIP%20boat/ Mike
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    First boat/ Mercruiser ?

    New to the site and boating. I picked uo a 86 vip kona with a mercruiser 140hp I/O and 124 hours on it. Before I take it out (it has been stored for 1 1/2 yrs) I think it should have some service done correct? Which manuals do you recommend? The outdrive was serviced after the last time it used...
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    Pics of soon to be 1st boat

    I've been looking for a starter boat for my family. It is an 86 vip kona with 124 hours on it. Not a whole lot of info on this boat available. It is a 140hp mercruiser I/O. Floor feels solid except where the ski locker hole was cut in slightly to the right of center and if you bounce on the lid...
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    1st boat/What to look for

    I have a friend of mine that wants to trade his boat for some fab work at my shop. I think it would be a good entry level boat for me and my family. I don't waterski, just looking for a cruiser and occasional fishing boat. It is a VIP kona 18' with a mercruser I/O 4cyl. I havent seen the boat...
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    86 VIP Kona 18 / Any info?

    Hello all, I'm new to boating and looking at the boat mentioned. I can't find any info on this boat. I called VIP and looked on NADA for this boat and they told me it was an outboard,but this one has a mercruiser I/O inline 4. Rick evans at VIP said it's possible since they were a small company...
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