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    SIB vs. RIB vs. Traditional Boats

    Can someone explain to me the advantages of a SIB over a RIB, or a RIB over a SIB? Also, SIB/RIB owners, why did you buy your boat over a traditional boat? I have a Sevylor SIB and am looking to upgrade to something that I can spend the day on the Chesapeake with. Thanks.
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    Where do you store and charge your battery?

    I'm looking at a new battery and charger, and the ideal environment for storage is out of temperature extremes (garage) and instead where it is cool (basement). However, it is also recommended to trickle charge during storage to I think 50% capacity. This creates dangerous gases (not good in...
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    Couple Trolling Motor Questions

    Hoping you can help with a couple questions. 1) I have a Sevylor 12' Caravelle with a 36# Minn Kota motor. I would like more power to go against the wind at our lake, and am thinking of upgrading to a 55# MK. Will I notice much of a difference making this change given that it'll cost me a few...
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    Marine Battery Maintenance

    I've had the same battery for over 10 years, and with my boat trip today it went from fully charged to the next level down in the time it took me to drive to the lake, then went quickly to the recharge state (though it hung in there surprisingly long and I made it back to the ramp). My pattern...
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