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    Understanding Moisture Readings on a Marine Survey?

    He had all of these under his name on the report: Marine Investigator Lloyd’s Approved Surveyor Accredited Marine Surveyor, Certified Marine Surveyor, ACMS-CMS-0245 ABYC Certified Master Marine Technician Transport Canada Appointed Tonnage Measurer Transport Canada Approved Commercial vessel...
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    Understanding Moisture Readings on a Marine Survey?

    I am interested in a boat that is hours away. I was a little surprised, when the broker sent me a Marine Survey of the boat. I tend to be a bit cynical, when it comes to people selling stuff. Though a couple things in the report caught my eye. The surveyor used a Tramex Skipper Plus, though I am...
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    2001 Chaparral 230 SSi vs. 2007 SeaRay Sundeck 200

    I am looking at getting a bigger boat. I currently own a 2000 Maxum 1900 SC (Cuddy) w/ a 4.3L Mercruisier (190hp). It was great for the first decade, though feels small after having a family. My requirements: Open Bow Duo Pro/Bravo III Arena seating w/ capt Chair(s) (currently have back to back...
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    Lot more new boaters and large wakes?

    I mostly trailer my boat, though this year I wanted to try a dry slip to avoid the lines of the ramp and compel myself to go out more as I spent more money for it. As I wasn't going to a public launch, I thought I would avoid most of the memorial day craziness. Though I was wrong, it felt like...
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    Trailer Plates and buying boat hours away?

    I am in NY and the only boats that I am interested are hours away. One is in Canada and the other is in PA. Still figuring out which one I want to look at. Which ever one I want to buy is contingent on sea trial and letting a mechanic to take a look at it. If all is well I will buy it, though...
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    Peoples vs. Peoples/Gear weight limits?

    I am looking at a boat and it has the same 1100lbs limit weight for peoples. Though mine has 1200lbs peoples/gear and this boat I am looking at has 1400lbs peoples/gear. Any idea why the people capacity is the same, but the gear is different? Thought it would be a constant ratio or something...
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    Thoughts on this 2001 Chaparral 230 SSI?

    Just called them, they replaced the bellows, shift cables, gimble bearing, as well as anodes last year. 3 hours each way and that doesn't include customs. They do a lot of exports and there is no HST, taxes, or import dutys. I only have to pay sales tax, when I go to register the boat in NY...
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    Thoughts on this 2001 Chaparral 230 SSI?

    Been looking and having issues finding a boat. I am looking for a 21-23ft open bow w/ either an outboard or IO w/ Bravo III. It is a bit older than I would want and I would have to import it into the US. From the pictures the boat and vinyl looks in good condition. I know some like Chaparral...
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    High Prices of used boats and the future? Bubble or not?

    Yeah, wondering if I should wait or not. Two way street as I own a 19ft cuddy.
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    High Prices of used boats and the future? Bubble or not?

    Already made the choice about 9 years ago.
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    High Prices of used boats and the future? Bubble or not?

    I could only wish. The deep vhull cuddy that I own has pretty good sea keep. I don't know if another 2 feet will help especially as I am looking at deckboats. >< That being said my wife is a bit extreme when it comes to her limits in boating. First time out on my boat she was crying at idle...
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    High Prices of used boats and the future? Bubble or not?

    This is what I am hoping and thinking. Also maybe the novality of boating has worn off as well? With a wife who likes to chill and not ride around, I have enough issues going threw a whole tank, I even got a solar panel to help keep the battery up.
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    High Prices of used boats and the future? Bubble or not?

    Was looking at upgrading my 19ft cuddy to a 21-23ft open bow as I have a family now and my cuddy is feeling a bit cramped as of late. I know demand is high from people wanting to get out from covid. It feels like runabouts have seen a 2 fold increase in price. Even my cuddy value has gone up a...
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    Registration numbers removed via photoshop on classifieds?

    I see a lot of boat ads on craigslist that have no registration numbers as of late. I used to use registration numbers, license plates, and even palm trees to help tell if an ad was legit or not. We have no palm trees up north and if the reg is for some far flung state, it is most likely a scam...
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    Wonder if I should go IO again or go OB?

    I have owned my 2000 Maxum 1900SC Cuddy w/ a 4.3L Mercrusier for about a decade now. It was a great boat, though has gotten a lot smaller as we have a kid as well as many friends we used to take out. So we are looking at going with a Deck or Bow Rider. While looking, I noticed there are a lot...
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    Fair price for 2010 Regal 2300 from old man?

    Boat pricing is a bit out of wack at the current moment. The nada guides also seem off as they are apprasing the boat for more than what he paid for his 2010 Regal 2300¹ a decade ago. My old man is thinking of getting rid of it and their lake house as my siblings don't use it enough for the...
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    Mercury 200XL FS DTS vs. Yamaha F200XB?

    Granted they are both 200HP, but I don't see any torque numbers. Maybe price was a reason. The mecury was a little cheaper? Brunswick owned boat companies don't appear to sell comepitor's engines.
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    Mercury 200XL FS DTS vs. Yamaha F200XB?

    I am looking purely what is avaliable for this boat. The only other options is less HP.
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    Mercury 200XL FS DTS vs. Yamaha F200XB?

    I am looking at getting a HD2 OB Four Winns. It has a couple engine options. It seems like it is a challenge to find good comparisons or benchmarks on these engines, other than there specs. Mercury 200XL FS 200HP 3.4L V6 475lbs 24valves EFI 87 Octane Yamaha F200XB 200HP 2.8L I-4 489lbs...
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    What happend to Forrest Green Boats ?

    Yeah I understand the shortages, took me 7 months to get my F-150 I ordered. Although I was speaking about style over the past decade or two. I am looking at getting a dark blue boat, though dark boats seem to show oxidation easier.
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