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  1. SeaDooSam

    What do you tow with 4WD or AWD ?

    Whatever you consider to be 4WD or AWD, which do you prefer to tow with. This poll comes as a result of my recent post "Why Pickup" where there seems to be a conundrum about which drive is better
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    Sad day,

    All of the boats are out as of today :( On a positive note, for those in New England, START THE COUNTDOWN folks! 6 months and I hope we'll be back in business unless we have a crazy winter of course.
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    Why a pickup?

    The other day I was talking to someone and it got me thinking... Why are pickups so popular for towing boats. He mentioned how on a pickup there is less weight than in a large suv in the back due to it being an open bed. Since you would want better traction wouldn't more weight in the back make...
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    Ram Pickup Owners

    Hi all! I am currently in the market for a pickup. I am not looking to be able to pull down a house. I am just looking for a pickup that will pull 5-6000 lbs (hopefully with ease). I do need a crew cab though and what it to have at least a few amenities. I am looking at Ford F150, GMC 1500...
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    App Shoutout-Raft Up

    Hi everyone, I just wanted to give a shoutout to a boating app that I use. It is called Raft Up. I am not affiliated with them I just want to give them a shout out. It is basically a social boating app. It uses your gps and will show you other boaters around you. It will be for planning...
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    Prop diameter

    Hi all. So, all season I had a 17 p prop on my Chap 1830 with 190 hp 4.3 merc. I was getting around 4200 rpm out of it. Then just this weekend I put on a 18 pitch with a larger diameter. The rpms increased to 43-4400 and the boat went a few mph faster. Can someone explain this or is my boat...
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    Have mold on your seats?

    Have any ugly black mold on your seats? I did on my Seadoo Sportster LE. And black mold on yellow seats really shows! I used this great product that is from Home Depot. Spray it on (don't get it on your skin) and let it sit for 10 min. Then just wipe and the mold disappears. After, protectant...
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    Anyone been to both Sebago Lake ME and Lake Winnipesaukee NH?

    I know this is a long shot but has anyone been to both. I am very aware that Lake winnipesaukee is much more developed as far as marinas, restaurants, etc. But besides that Lake Winnipesaukee is bigger, how do they compare? Does Sebago feel bigger because of the few amount of islands? Does...
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    Top speed correct?

    Hi all, My '96 Chaparral 1830, I have a feeling the engine is not working at its full potential. It is a 4.3lx 190hp with alpha one gen + drive. Here are the facts: WOT RPM: with 17pitch prop 4300-4400 With dinged up 19 p prop 4200-4300 Top speed: with 17p 38 mph gps...
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    Any Boaters on Sebago Lake?

    Anyone boat where I do on Sebago in Maine?
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    Is there something wrong?

    Hi, I have a suspicion that my motor may be tired. I will do a compression test soon. It is a 1996 4.3lx in an 1830SS. It supposedly was rebuilt a few years ago but I am not sure as to whether this is true. With a new 17 pitch prop, the boat hits 37 mph at 4400rpm. Is this right or is the motor...
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    Carburated vs. Fuel Injected

    I have a theoretical question. If I were to have two of the same boats and one had a carburated engine and one had fuel injection, If they had the same horsepower, would one perform differently? Would the carburated be faster or slower than the other as far as top end speed? Thanks!
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    Top Speed?

    Hi all, I was wondering if someone could tell me what top speed I should be expecting for my boat. It is a '96 Chaparral 1830 sst. It weight just shy of 2500 lbs. It has a 4.3lx (190hp) and turns a 19 pitch prop. Anyone have an estimate. Could it hit 50 with one or two people? Thanks!
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    Freezing?

    Hi all! I am a little bit worried because last week I dewinterized a couple of my toys and tomorrow it is supposed to get down to 29 degrees (very unexpected). One boat is in the water, it is a jet drive and I fogged it before I left. Will it be a problem? It should only be below freezing for...
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    Choosing a stereo?

    Hi! I am looking at stereos because the boat I just bought came with a cassette radio which could use replacing. I have Sony stereos in my other other boats and they are good and powerful with nice features. However, there are so many options I do not know what would be the best. Does anyone...
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    Bowline knot

    Hi! Is the bowline knot a safe not to use when tieing a 18ft bowrider to a dock cleat? I know that when a bowline is under a load it is strong but due to waves, the rope can become loose. Will a bowline be good still? Thanks
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    New Boat!!-1999 Chaparral SST

    Hi Everyone! Recently, I have been asking questions about a Chaparral SST with a 4.3 liter Mercury. It came with bow and cockpit covers, and a weather/bimini top. I went to look at it and it seemed good so....I bought it! I thought some people might like to see some pictures. Does anyone have...
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    Dash Panels for 1999 Chaparral 1830 SST

    Hi! I just bought a 1999 Chaparral 1830 boat and the boat is pretty clean. However, it is not the limited edition, therefore it doesn't have wood grain dash panels. I think it would make the boat much classier if it had wood grain. Does anyone know what is involved in changing the panels in this...
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    1999 Chaparral SST opinions.

    Hi, I am looking at a 1999 Chaparral SST. Does anyone have this boat or have any opinions of it. It is really clean with a new motor. Thanks in advance!
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    2002 boat with 4.3L Volvo Penta.

    Hi I am looking at a boat which looks extremely clean. The motor included. However, it has 500 hours of use. I think that is a lot but I don't know much about this engine. Does anyone know how many hours it should last? Thanks
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