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    Boat Seller Network?

    Hello! I placed an ad to sell my boat on Craigslist, and I was contacted by 'Boatsellernetwork.com'. Was wondering if anyone had any experience with these guys...they sound legit...but, well...any advice? Thanks! damon
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    East Coast Marine: Avoid at all costs!

    I can't emphasize enough what a terrible place East Coast is to do business with. Early Summer 2010, I took ownership of a brand new, but leftover Monterey boat. They were a dealership and the owner, Bryan, told me all about how wonderful their service department is, and how you need to buy...
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    Carver Covers...Love em!

    So I bought a bimini and a semi-fit cover for my boat this year. The Bimini I bought from iBoats, and it was a Carver, the cover I bought from discount boat covers and it ended up being a Carver as well. They seem to be GREAT quality covers, although I had an issue with the boat cover. After...
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    2008 4.3GL Carb Rebuild...How Hard?

    So, apparently I'm getting the shaft with my warranty from VP and my boat is in need of a carb rebuild. Actually, the boat has been in need of a carb rebuild since I took ownership at 0 hours...so now I guess it's overdue for a rebuild. But, apparently that isn't covered under warranty...even...
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    So mad at VP right now!

    So I bought a new/leftover 08 Monterey 180FS with the 4.3GL/SX setup. Had a hesitation on acceleration from the day I bought it. Was told initially that it might just be something that needed to break in. Give it a season. Then I was told winterize and get it fixed in the Spring. Now I took...
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    Which Bimini Top Manufacturer?

    So I know I want Jet Black Sunbrella fabric on my Bimini, but iBoats have 2 brands that are the same size, same warranty, but different manufacturer, and the cost is even within $30 of each other.
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    Black fibers/lint from black Sunbrella Boat Covers

    Hey folks, So, I have these black snap on Sunbrella/Taylor Made covers for my boat (see picture) Anyway, it leaves black fibers/lint all over my white interior when it sits on the boat for a while. I believe it comes from where the edges are folded and sewn/cut. Any ideas how to limit this...
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    Drain plugs: Leave them in during the winter or take them out?

    Just wondering what you guys like to do.
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    Thread title: Tarp Support *OR* Beating a Dead Horse!

    So, I got my used 12x24 billboard in the mail yesterday. It's a real beaut! Some bank I've never heard of. Partners. Trust. Customer Service. Something like that. Anyway, I've been really trying to think how I'd like to cover my boat this year. I think I'd like to leave on the two form...
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    Something I noticed during Winterizing my Volvo SX drive

    So, I'm working on winterizing my SX. There is a large ribbed hose that goes from the transom to the outdrive. It's hose clamped on each end. When I was using the muffs to warm up the engine, I noticed water was coming out of the ends of this hose. I think the hose isn't really so much a...
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    Ordered the majority of my boat's winter siesta parts...

    First I went to eBay and ordered a 12x24 used billboard in black for $50 for winter cover Then I called marinepartsexpress and got myself the proper synthetic oil, gear lube, gear lube pump, oil and fuel filter, fuel stabilizer and a few o-rings that the manual said I should change. The boat...
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    Which oil extractor to buy?

    Hey folks, So winterization for the first time is coming up quick. My boat just had its first season and I plan to change the filters, oil, gear lube, drain the block and antifreeze it and fog the carb. I need to get an oil extraction pump, and my engine (a 08 Volvo 4.3SX) has the 'garden...
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    Why did the manuals dissapear? Volvo 4.3SX Sadness

    Hey guys, So I talked to my dealer and found they want ~$800 to winterize and 20 hr service my 08 4.3GL...not gunna happen. I figure I can spend the money on an old billboard to cover it, some specialized tools (like the oil pump) and come out way ahead...but then I come on here and the...
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    Almost pooped my pants...Hit a piece of rebar!

    So I'm cruising down the river yesterday in my fancy new(ish) boat. Got 35 hrs on the clock now. Anyway, I digress...cruising down the river and I'm behind a big ol' guy...maybe 30 ft with dual motors and the driver way up on the fly bridge. He's going substantially slower than I'd like too...
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    Interesting day on the river!

    So apparently my neighbor recently got boating fever. He ended up buying a 97 Yamaha Exciter with twin jetski motors. Cute little guy with 3 seats in the back and 2 seats (that I wouldn't EVER want to sit in) in the front of the boat. Anyway, the guy he bought it from just had the engines...
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