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    What batteries should I buy?

    I have a 2000 Crownline 266br, 7.4 MPI with dual batteries. The batteries will be 3 years old this Fall. I dock my boat and run a trickle charge after every use. I do not have any extensive electronics and never anchor longer than 1-2 hours. What type of batteries should I be looking to buy? I...
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    2019 Chaparral 230 Suncoast Vs 2019 Stingray 234LR (OB)

    Thinking about purchasing a new boat. I would appreciate any thoughts regarding he following two boats. Stingray 234LR (OB) Chaparral 230 Suncost (OB) My boating is in the North East, Rivers and Sandy Hook Bay
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    Carpet installation

    I would like to replace the carpeting in my 2000 Crownline 266 br. I would appreciate as many suggestions as possible including the difficulty of this project and estimated costs.
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    Captains Call Exhaust

    I was thinking about (just thinking 🤔) installing Captains Call thru hull exhaust on my 2000 Crownline 266 br, 7.4 mpi. Im looking for pros and cons and estimated prices.
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    Battery charging

    Several questions about batteries and charging; 1st- When I am operating my boat if I’m running on battery #1, is battery #2 being charged? 2nd- if im running on All, are both batteries being charged? 3rd- winter storage/ with the batteries in the boat and a trickle charger connected to...
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    What type of trailer

    I have a 2000 Crownline 266 br, weight 4500 lbs, 26+ long and I’m looking for a trailer to store my boat on for the winter. I will I’ll only need to travel 3-4 miles from my home to my Marina in the Spring where the boat will be lifted off the trailer and put into the water. The reverse...
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    Tachometer replacement

    Can I replace by tachometer from the front of the dash? 2000 Crownline 266 br
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    7.4 mpi Not enough speed

    I have a 2000 Crownline 266 br with a 7.4 mpi L29 Bravo 3. The engine was recently rebuilt and when I got the boat was unable to exceed 32 mph. After replacing a bad fuel injector, the boats top speed with one aboard, 1/2 tank of fuel was 42+mph. The boat comes up on plane immediately and...
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    Replaced bad fuel injector gained 10mph

    So, I have a Mercruser 7.4 L29 mechanic diagnosed a bad fuel injector. Luckly I found a reply from a suggestion on this site to get a new injogor $100. My 27’ bow rider would reach top speed of 32 mph at WOT. The boat ran great on 7 cylinders and I had no clue something was wrong except...
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