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    Simtex

    We were looking at a Bennington Tritoon today that has seats that I think are covered with Simtex fabric. Has anyone had experience with this? I cant seem to find any customer reviews anywhere. It looks like it would be hard to clean...particularly any black mold or spider poop. Thanks.
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    Pontoon sitting for over 10 years

    Welcome to Norfork. Water level is about 20 ft too high but still a great lake. The moss on the pontoons will really slow you down but it can be scrubbed off with a scrubbing pad in the water. I used to do that on my FILs boat. In Illinois the 40 year old boat I had a lime buildup that I had...
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    Turnsignals not working

    The third biggest cause of light problems after bad grounds and burned out bulbs is Blinker Fluid. Besides not over our under filling the blinker (DOT Flasher) you need to use the right fluid, not just what ever is saying around. I throw out all the old stuff every couple years and get fresh...
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    Fishfinder for large lakes

    I have a tritoon that I plan on using multipurpose and want to add a GPS fishfinder and I am trying to sort out what I need buy. I would like to keep it under $500 unless there is a reason to justify spending more. I am retired and haven't fished since I was young. Will be fishing large...
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    Will these skiis work for me?

    Wondering if these skis will work for me, probably skied 10 to 20 times in last 50 years but snow ski winters. Buying a 20ft Tritoon with 115 and strakes. I am 6'2" and weigh 225. They are 67" long and 8" wide. I Can buy them for $100. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...2&type=3&ifg=1
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