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    QC The Boat Inspector ROCKS!!!!

    Here is the low down on QC and how great of a guy he is...... I have been in the market for a Yamaha AR230 for about six months now, just waiting for the right one at the right price to come along. I knew it was going to be out of state as here in New Mexico private sellers and dealers both...
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    Anyone In or Near Burbank??

    Does anyone on hear live in or near Burbank that would be willing to help me out? I am looking at buying a boat and was going to fly out there on Monday to check it out. But as everyone knows airfare on short notice isn't the cheapest and I have some prior obligations I would like to refrain...
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    The Boat Hunters Burbank Reviews

    Does anyone have any experience dealing with the Boat Hunters located in Burbank California? Thinking about buying a boat from them but wanted to get any reviews you may have out there. Thanks, Derek
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    Help Me Pick A Truck

    Alright, here is my quandry (sp?) After a summer of towing my 19ft boat with my jeep grand cherokee 300 miles roundtrip to the lake and back and stuffing all my equipment, my gf and my dog in it I am in the market for a new truck. Here is what I am looking at: 2003-2005 Dodge Quad Cab 4x4 5.7...
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    OMC Outdrive Grease

    I have a 93 OMC 302 with the cobra outdrive, have a question about greasing everything.....forgive me since I have been out of boating for a bit and have only had the boat a couple of months........ What kind of grease should I use when it comes to greasing all of the fittings? I remember...
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    Auto Stereo In Boat

    What does everyone think of using an auto cd player and speakers in a boat? If I use a cover for the stereo and mount the speakers in a relatively dry place would it work or should I just stick strictly to the marine type stereos and speakers?
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    3.55 vs 3.92

    Thinking of buying an 03 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4.7 and I'm currently looking at two different trucks. They are exactly the same, same tire sizes, engines, etc. but one has a 3.55 and the other a 3.92 rear end. What do you guys think, if any, kind of a difference will I see when towing a 3500lb...
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    1999 Glastron Hull???

    Does anyone know if there is a hull difference between a 1999 Glastron GS 185 Fish and ski and the normal run about (GS 185 RB?) Thinking about buying a fish and ski that has been pretty much set up for wakeboarding and was curious if their was a difference in hull. Also anybody have any...
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    1993 5.0 OMC Cobra I/O Drain Points

    Can anybody tell me where the drain points are on a 1993 OMC 5.0 Cobra I/O? I know of two, one on each side of the engine......are there anymore? I'm referring to cooling system (raw water) drain points.
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    Another Engine Size Question.....

    Well I have another engine size question........tried search but it has not been very effective. I currently have a 93 Galaxie Boat Works 18ft 5.0L OMC. Nothing fancy and as a matter of fact I have not had it that long. Basic two speaker tape player, no tower, needs a tiny bit of seem work on...
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    New Deck on Top of old Deck

    Just curious if putting a new deck on top of the old one is a bad thing? Just bought a boat and have discovered this is what they did to put a "new" floor down.
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    03/04 Dodge 1/2 Ton

    Thinking about getting rid of my 01 grand cherokee and getting an 03/04 Dodge Ram 1/2 ton as the truck has the advantage of a little more towing capacity and a bigger/better area to throw fuel cans dirty grills etc. I have a couple of questions though: Anybody have experience towing with a quad...
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    Prop Refurbish ?????

    So I just bought a 93 galaxie boat works 1800V v8 i/o with a s steel prop. The only problem is that the prop has some dings and small bends in it, nothing major from what my untrained eyes can tell me. Looking for advice on sending it off to be refurbished and where to send it and what to...
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    Hand Laid Vs. Chopped

    Hey all, have yet another question............. What is everyones opinion on hand laid fiberglass vs. chopped fiberglass hulls? I know a lot of peoples opinions differ but why? Is there any way when you look at a hull that you can tell if it used a hand laid + chopped construction? Looking...
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    Trim Tabs

    Hey all, I have a question about automatic trim tabs...... What does everyone think about them when it comes to using them on a 18 foot bow rider used a great deal for wakeboarding and skiing? Heard they help get up to plane faster and plane at lower speeds but have also heard that they can...
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    Re-Jetting for higher elevation?????

    So I am in the process of buying a boat that is located at about 1000ft elevation and bringing it up to Albuquerque where the local lakes range in elevation from 4000 to 4700. The engine is a 5.0 cobra I/O, carbed. Do you guys think I will need to rejet the carb? Would putting a k & n air...
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    Towing with a Jeep Grand Cherokee

    What does everyone think of towing about 4000lbs (boat, trailer, engine, etc.) with a 2001 jeep grand cherokee? I have a V8, all time 4 wheel drive, tranny cooler, but stock shocks. Anybody done this? It will be a one time 500 mile trip and about 150 miles a few times a summer moving the boat...
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    Buying Used From Dealer/Warranty

    Quick question as I have never bought from a dealer before. Is it typical for them to give you a warranty on a boat? Not talking a long one, just a 30 day warranty. Thinking about buying a boat from a dealer that is 500 miles away and would feel a lot more comfortable if I could get them to...
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    Galaxie Boat Price/Builder????

    Couple of quick questions about Galaxie boats: I'm looking at a 1993 18 ft. Galaxie boat, 5.0, bimini, good interior condition, asking price is $5995. Is that a good price? Also this is a Galaxie, with the ie, this is the boat built in Texas right? Not the one from California that went out...
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    Advice On Repair Shop

    Hey all, I'm a new guy around here, been lurking and finally decided to sign up and throw my hat into the mix. (Think this is a great place with tons of useful info.) Have a quick question............Does anyone know of a decent boat shop to have a boat inspected in Lone Grove Oklahoma...
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