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    early spring maintenance

    Always a good feeling to get this done!
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    Trailer tires.

    MANY very good tires made in China...in fact ALL of the OEMs have state-of-the-art tires being made in China. Yes, there are the cheap, "China Bombs" but they are immediately obvious by their price. I have had excellent results with Carlisle tires, the 'high end' version. Goodyear Endurance is...
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    2007 Mercruiser Bravo One Service

    NOT that unusual, actually. I have known many owners who never had their Alpha One off. Now most/all DID change the oil in it regularly at least, lol! Definitely time to inspect the U-joints and lube well, along with the aforementioned bellows and miscellaneous O-rings/seals. Buy high QUALITY...
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    Missing bolt 4.3 mercruiser

    Somebody left something important out...
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    What kind of dashcams is everyone using?

    Escort
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    I HATE AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPS!

    most common annoyances with them IS the various issues that cause them to come on (when not needed) or STAY on when they don't need to. Usually caused in some part at least by faulty float switches. Most of the "leaf style" switches fail eventually...and most are in THE most inaccessible part...
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    Anyone still running a Berkeley Jet?

    https://www.hi-techperformance.com/ These guys can answer ALL your questions.
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    spark plug question

    lol...the plugs are not the cause of your 'dieseling'...you are trying to fix a symptom of a bigger problem! GO FIX THE PROBLEM instead of trying to band-aid it!
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    Family of 5, 19ft or 21ft?

    It's not about cramming as many people as there are seat spaces! It has been my experience that coolers, towels, toys, etc will eat up at least two spots. Plus, many of the smaller boats will have ~1,200 pound capacity rating...if you worry about that stuff. Finally, a completely loaded (or...
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    Texas weather is crazy🤣

    92 in Kansas yesterday. 18 degrees 5 days before. Go figure.
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    Family of 5, 19ft or 21ft?

    What is your approximate budget? Where are you located? LOTS of boats for sale right now...heck Facebook Marketplace has hundreds in my area...some really nice ones in the 21' range, Cobalt, Crownline, Stingray, Baja, Larson, Reneil, Bryant, Rinker, Searay...many other makes.
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    Family of 5, 19ft or 21ft?

    As others have said, boat layout, lifestyle (e.g. # of coolers, etc) and size/age of passengers is a factor. I had a friend with an older Mariah 182 Shabah, and he did just fine with 5 - 7 people in it. Two or three on the rear bench, driver and passenger in mid-ship seats, and two up front...
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    Can't stand your buddies wife?

    Your basic huffarilla type (obnoxious, overweight, loud, etc) is that way because she hates herself and is danged sure going to make sure she makes everyone else as miserable as she is. The only thing to do is to avoid at all costs...shun her completely. If it costs you your friendship, so be...
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    Less people in box stores.

    For me anyway, there are a lot of things that I simply can't or won't buy online. Clothing is one example...I HAVE to try on. Other things like say...appliances, I HAVE to see them in person. Same for electronics...I have to see it. I miss Circuit City. We're down to only ONE Best Buy store...
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    Elf

    Never could get into this film...perhaps because I despise Will Ferrell...
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