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  1. Tubingluvr

    Thank You Iboats

    Just wanted to take a minute and say thanks to Iboats for these excellent free forums. Best Forums out there and I'm not sure how I survived without them. Thanks Again Iboats.........You Rock!!!
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    A very sad day for me

    Very sad day here in Central Michigan. I had to put the boat up for sale thanks to the wonderful economy. Received a 20% cut in pay a couple months ago and we just keep sliding backwards. I had been waiting years for a small carlson and when I finally get it, I have to sell it. I think I'll go...
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    How do you like living in Florida

    michigan native here that just sent my resume in to a national company that has an opening in panama city. position would come with a free apartment about 3/4 mile from the shoreline. based on my experience I believe I have a very good chance at this position. I have vacationed in this area but...
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    Catfishing on the Grand

    As an I/O boater, I don't get on the rivers much. Found a guy on the Grand River in West Michigan that offers a charter. He supplies the pontoon boat, poles, tackle, bait, and also cleans the fish for you. 3 person max and go out at 8:00 pm and the cost is $100,heck just the fact that he cleans...
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    Anyone made The Great Loop?

    Cruising the loop is my ultimate dream. Hope to make it happen someday. Any one here made it yet? What size boat?
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    Stringer Replacement

    When replacing stringer do I need any type of bedding material between hull and stringer to avoid damage to the hull?
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    high performance jet boats

    why do most high performance jet boats have the controls and steering on the opposite side from all other boats?
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    Need help on whitehouse project

    Never tackled a project this bad help. Old white house stringers are non-existant. Do I need to split the top and bottom of the boat? how do I determine where and what size the stringers are? Where does the bilge pump go .....in the storage area under the engine?
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    Need help on whitehouse project..new pics

    Never tackled a project this bad help. Old white house stringers are non-existant. Do I need to split the top and bottom of the boat? how do I determine where and what size the stringers are? Where does the bilge pump go .....in the storage area under the engine?
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    Whitehouse project

    This is my newest project. I believe it to be a 1961 Whitehouse Venus. The wife is on vacation with her sisters this week......boy will she be surprised. Can't wait to get started. Boat was free so what the heck. I was told it was last in the water in '07
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    Need info on latest Whitehouse project boat

    This is my newest project and all I know about it is it measures 17' and is a Whitehouse and originally had a Chrysler 90 on it. The Whitehouse forum is still pretty new.....not much info there. I have no idea what year it is or anything. Any input would be greatly appreciated...
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    Need info on latest project boat

    Looking for any info anyone might have on this old whitehouse. http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/tubingluvr/ Thanks
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    Advice on Trailerable Cruisers

    We are currently planning on buying our first cruiser. We don't plan on buying for a couple of years. Need to get an idea of exactly what we want so we can buy a tow vehicle this year and then start looking a little more seriously. We are thinking nothing under 24'. We would mainly be taking...
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    Bilge taking on water

    Originally thought the transom drain plug was leaking (it's one of those cheap plastic ones with the rubber "O" Ring) Found out that is not the case today. It would appear to be poor design.....the bilge pump outlet is way too low in the hull (below the rub strip) Is there a way to plug off the...
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    Need help buying 1st pontoon

    I am not new to boating, but I am not too familiar with pontoons. I am currently looking at several pontoons ranging in size from 20' to 24' Everything I'm looking at is at least 20 years old. They range in horsepower from 35 to 130. The question I have pertains to the boat with the 130 hp. It...
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    1988 Sea Ray Bowrider 4 Sale

    I am selling my 1988 Sea Ray Seville 18' Bowrider Boat is in very good condition Rebuilt top half and replaced bottom half of outdrive this year 4.3L2 Engine with 300 hrs. Selling due to financial problems.........must sell immediately Have it listed for 4,000 but will consider any cash offer...
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    How Much Horsepower ?

    I own a 1988 Sea Ray Seville Bow Rider with a 4.3 I/O (2 barrel carb) I need to replace the carb and was thinking about switching it to a 4 barrel as long as I already have to replace carb. I am looking at an after-market intake (Edelbrock Performer Rpm) I believe I would be looking at at least...
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    Custom Extended Swim Platfirm

    Is it possible to put an extended swim platform on a boat with a split platform? I own a 1988 Searay Seville 18' BR.
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    What Year ?

    Can anyone tell me what year Brunswick took over Bayliner? While I would never buy a pre 1990 Bayliner I do like the newer ones.
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    Bow Rider or not on the Great Lakes

    We currently live on a small lake (725 acres). We currently run an 18 foot Searay bowrider. We are interested in occasional trips to Lake Michigan. We would be interested in a daytime trip and probably wouldn't venture more than 3/4 of a mile from shore. We would be interested mainly in tubing...
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