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    Hauling gear w/ inflatable?

    I am a scuba diver and a boater. I have heard of horror stories of people banging up boats when diving off of them. I was wondering if I should get an inflatable and tow it behind the boat w/ the the tanks, BCD, and weights already to go. We would inflate the BCDs as a precaution and tie them...
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    Hole in boat horn cover

    My horn has a tear in the membrane that is on the horn cover. Is there any easy way to replace this, will it cause water to leak, etc? Or should I just ignore it? Regards, Hostage
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    Replacing 12v 10w wedge bulbs w/ LEDs?

    As bulbs spend most of their watts on heating, rather than lighting, I am thinking of replacing them w/ LEDs. I am curious if anyone has done this? I have 5 curtsey lights lights in the boat that I am thinking of replacing. I am also thinking of replacing them w/ red LEDs as not destroy my night...
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    Two things I noted about boating at night

    This 4th we stayed and watched the fireworks. After the fireworks the armada of boats started to head to the public launch, which wasn't as bad or took as long as I fearing. 1) Docking lights (head lights): Way to many people use these at night. I saw at least a half dozen boats using these...
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    4.3L (190hp) Mercrusier load test on a 19ft 2k Maxum

    I had my family visit from Texas this past 4th. I had the most people we ever had in the boat. 5 adult (2 men & 3 women), 1 kid and my 60lbs pooch. The boat struggled to get on a plane with around 1100lbs of people in the boat, until we moved someone from the aft jump seat to the bow. After...
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    Checked out a Hurricane Sun Deck this weekend

    As with my last experience checking out boats at a boat show late winter, I was suprised about the quality of the boat. I wasn't able to inspect a Hurricane at the boat show, but I was a little suprised how low quality things now appear to be. My 2000 Maxum Cuddy seems to be built with much...
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    Neighbor's Mercrusier Issue

    My neighbor had his mid 70's boat w/ a Mercrusier the other day. He had some over heating issue, his mechanic said it could be the thermostat or impeller. He ended up doing it himself as his mechanic couldn't look at it for weeks. He pulled out his impeller the picture below was what was left...
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    Think the lakes will be packed this 4th?

    I am going to be going out on Canadaigua for the 4th and I am hoping it will be a little less crazy it is in the middle of the week. I went on Keuka last year and it wasn't bad at all. Do you guys think it will be packed? -Hostage
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    v-hull vs deck boat @ slow speeds

    Do deck boats suffer from what I heard described as "v-hull wonder"? -Hostage
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    Boat Steering Slop question

    I have a few inches 4-5" of play in my wheel. I looked under the helm, while my fiance moved the wheel. When she moved the wheel when it "plays" and doesn't move the motor the rack seems to move a little bit. If she keeps turning the wheel and makes the out drive move the it doesn't move or...
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    Stains and wood

    I find "iboating" a question gets me some great answers on this forum. I am renovating my bathroom. What is a good stain brand to use for staining a vanity? Regards, Hostage
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    Wierd sounds at night

    We were yet woken up by the sounds of someone getting murdered...again. I finally did some research and found out we have a rare animal called a Fishers cat shreaking outside out house. It is a 1 second shreak that are 5 seconds apart that repeats a few time. Charlie, my pooch, is concerned. As...
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    Engine Diseled this weekend once

    Hello, I was riding around in my boat and after pulling someone around in the tube for a few minutes the engine started to disel. This is the first time it has done this, this season when I turned the ignition off. Could this be caused from me turning the engine off to quickly after pulling...
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    1st boat shopping, ~$20k+-, potty, friend capacity, for eventual use in S.Fla - Keys

    Re: 1st boat shopping, ~$20k+-, potty, friend capacity, for eventual use in S.Fla - K Is it just the two of you or are you having any friends? If it is just the two of you a small cuddy like mine would be great Maxum 1900 SC (2000 model). It has a pump out head, though I haven't used it. If...
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    When did you realize you needed to upgrade?

    Currently I have a Maxum 1900 SC (Cuddy) w/ a 4.3L Merc. For the most part my fiance and I go out w/ my dog. It feels roomy and handles well. When we have more than 4 adults on the boat it starts getting crowded and closer to the weight limit. When I had my neighbors (4 adults total and 3 small...
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    Where to start w/ Wake Boarding

    I have been skiing and tubing all my life, though I have never tried wake boarding. I see some elaborate setups, wake towers, skis w/ bindings etc. I am wanting to give it a shot, though not really wanting to go out and buy a tower etc. What is a good board to start out with or what features...
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    Anyone have heated tile?

    I am in the mist of rennovating my bathroom and I am looking into the heated tile. I am curious if it is enough to heat a small 36ft^2 room. Currently we no forced air vents in the bathroom, only an old in the wall heater. The house is 1979 house with lots of insulation. We also have cheap...
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    Cool, I never knew that...

    I had two of these moments working on my used boat that I have owned for a couple of years. There was a broken light fixture that I have been needing to replace. After I replaced the fixture I tried turning it on and it didn't work. I started looking at the wiring and noticed a wire was...
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    Rough Starting my 4.3L

    When I start my 4.3L Mecrusier 190hp engine from cold I do the following: I prime/pump the throttle 2 or 3 times. Then attempt to start the engine. At first I just hear the started turning for a few seconds. Then the engine starts to come to life, though it sound a little rough. Then it dies...
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    Health Insurance dilemma

    I generally get great feedback from this forum, so I decided to ask this question here. Right now I am getting health insurance from my fiance for a great rate at her place of employement as a "domestic partner". We are planning on getting married in a year. Next fall she will be quiting her...
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