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    Eastern Shore Maryland Secret Fishing

    One of the best fishing spots in the mid-atlantic is the Tuckahoe River...Very few people know of this river, but the bass and record size catfish are the most plentifull I have ever experienced. From Hillsboro, MD to Choptank (south of Denton, MD) size and quantity of fish is unreal...If you...
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    Deduct boat purchase from taxes!

    I thought this was interesting...<br /><br />The second-home deduction for interest paid on boat loans is the biggest tax deduction in American recreational boating. It is used on runabouts that have tiny cuddy cabins and multimillion-dollar yachts. Boat manufacturers nowadays have the tax...
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    Favorite Bar/Rest. on the Chesapeake or tribs

    1. Jetty (Kent Island)<br />2. Pirates Cove (Galesville)<br />3. Red Eyes (Kent Island)<br />4. Tiki Bar (Solomons Island)<br />5. Calypso Bay (Deale)<br />6. Thursdays (Galesville)<br /><br />Any other good places to grab a cold beer and some good food?
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    Is this 18' Sea-pro worth $13,995? Not in NADA

    Here is the link to the pic:<br /><br /> http://www.tristatemarine.com/Used-Boats/2004_sea_pro.htm <br /><br />NADA book value not given for 2004 Sea-Pro.
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    Fix trade or sell

    I have a 1990 Mach I bowrider that has been only in salt water once and has a brand new 4.3 Mercruiser with less than 5 hours on it. The only issue is that the floor has some soft spots and needs to be replaced along with rear bench seat (all glass stringers). The rest of the boat is in great...
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    $1200 to replace floor a good deal?

    I got a quote for $1200 to replace all ply on the floor of my 19' i/o bowrider with glassed marine grade lumber with a coat of gel coat on the deck over the glass. The guy told me $1200. Is that a good deal?
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    Ping Pong Balls instead of foam?

    Better boyancy than foam without any water absorbtion...I am seriously thinking about using ping pong balls under my boat deck. They are cheap when purchased in bulk. Am i crazy?
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    Cost of different flooring options

    I have a 1990 19' Mach I Spoiler. The boat partialy sank last year and my insurance company replaced the 4.3 Mercruiser and other engine components. I did a quick repare to rotten ply around my driver seat to get me by the season. I would like to replace the deck/foam and the rear bench seat...
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    water leaking out of bilge from outdrive when on trailer

    I just had new ujoints installed on my 1990 Mach 1 that has a 4.3 Mercruiser. When in the water, I run the bilge about every 45 minutes and it runs for about a minute. The last time I brought my boat on the trailer, I left the plug and bilge water in the boat and backed my trailer on a steep...
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    Best Cooler?

    I want to replace my rear bench seat in my 19' Mach I with cooler seat(s). What cooler would you recomment? Any suggestions on how I can fasten the cooler to the floor that is easy enough to release if I want to remove the coolers? Thanks.
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    Plastic Sheets for Boat Floor? Cooler seats?

    Hello,<br /><br />I am just learning the basics of boat building and thinking of replacing the plywood floor of my 1990 I/O Mach I. This boat is an open bow, two swivel seats, and one bench seat in the back with a large padded engine cover. It has a new motor and a rebuilt outdrive and I am...
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    U-joints gone bad?

    I have a 1990 Mach I with 4.3 liter Mercruiser. My boat partialy sank at a marina due to rain several months ago (another long story) and my insurance purchased a remanufactured motor, u-joint, and accessories. The day I got my boat back, I heard a slight clank that was louder when I turned...
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