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    1976 Slickcraft SS-204

    Just purchased this boat for our lake house, I have it at the dock right now, but I want to get it on a lift...trying to figure out what best lift to use...does anyone know what the draft is on these boats?
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    Novice Slip question

    Very novice boater, middle of last year, we got our first boat. A 23 foot Sportcraft Walk around cuddy We are keeping the boat in a rack at a marina on Lake Michigan. I have been thinking about moving to a slip this summer instead. What do I need to keep this boat in a slip? There are good...
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    Should I slip the boat this year?

    I acquired a boat in mid season last year, a 23 foot sport fishing craft. I took it to a local marina and have been using there rack in/out service. This is certainly convenient. They usually get the boat in the water right away. The biggest bother to me (and this may be more inexperience...
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    What gear do I need for Great Lakes Fishing?

    We live on Lake Michigan in Grand Haven. We purchased a boat mid season last year, and I spent most of the summer on an inland lake only venturing into Lake Michigan once or twice. I would like to venture out onto the lake this year. I have a 23 ft Sportcraft Fishmaster. What equipment do I...
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    80's Chris Craft Quality

    Yea or neigh on 80's Chris Craft Aft Bridge cruisers in the 36 to 40 foot size.
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    Marketplace for boats

    How is the market for boats these days, new and used. Has it begun to rebound from the last three years?
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    Anchoring

    Do folks usually just anchor the bow, or do you also anchor the stern? In my short first season last year, I simply anchored at the stern, but I was always concerned that I would end up hitting another boat as we swung with the wind. I definitely took this into account with distance from...
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    Gas treatment for storage

    The boating season is coming to a close in Michigan. Our in and out service ends on 9/15/10. The boat will be stored through the winter in it's rack in a heated building. What is the best gas stabilizer for the winter? Stabil or dry gas and how much per gallon do you use?
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    Fuel tank Vent

    I have a through hull fuel tank vent for my Sport-Craft similar to this I had lost my cover retainer and trim cover from my original. Of course I couldn't just buy those pieces so I had to get a whole new fuel vent assembly...no problem, However, when I went to put the new cover retainer...
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    Lund Boats

    I have noticed that Lund boats seem to present with a premium asking price...is this a premium, quality made boat to match the price?
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    Garmin GPSmap 536S

    How difficult is it to install one4 of these with the wiring required, especially running the transducer to a bracket on the lower transom?
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    Drain plug

    How tight do you put in a drain plug...finger tight...snug...?
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    I think I bought a boat

    Just turned over a nice deposit and signed a sales agreement for a 1990 Sportcraft 232 Fishmaster. 23 foot walk-around boat. I just have to finish up the financing in a couple days and I will bring it home and post some pics. But I have to admit, I am having some anxiety tonight. This is a...
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    EZ load trailer

    Looking at an 87 Sea Sprite with an EZ Load trailer is this a good solid trailer? Anything I should look out for? Thank You Mark
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    85 Searay 230 CC

    http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/1832212883.html I have read that searay makes a good boat. Any potential issues I should be looking out for? Thank You Mark
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