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    Who didn't winterize??

    I drain the water from my system and then take the boat on its trailer for a short ride to slosh out any water still in the lines, heaters, and block. But, being in Canada that's an annual thing. It does not take long, however. I have never used antifreeze, If you're on the water remember...
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    Peoples vs. Peoples/Gear weight limits?

    The weight limits might be different between boats because of hull shape. When designing boats they recognize that people move around and might all be on one side which would put that part of the hull low. Whatever limit you hit first is the limit, as Scott said.
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    Looking for a light, all around anchor

    Box Anchor A box anchor is an excellent choice for you if you are looking for a light all around anchor. You can get by without a chain on the anchor rode and they fold relatively flat for storage. They grab very well in most conditions and mine has never caught on any submerged tree or rock...
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    Wing wakeboard

    Foil board basics I have not foil boarded and am unlikely to bother with it but the above link will give you an idea. However, my whole family goes hydrofoiling regularly on our AirChair and SkySki makes an excellent version of a hydrofoil too. The hydrofoil is a sit on towable that is...
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    Upgrading trailer tires and rims - need advice

    Clearance is the only issue. The new tires would be 1" wider so 1/2" less clearance inside. They are 3" taller so 1.5" less clearance to the fender. If it is 4" now it will be 2.5" with the new ties so no issue with front and back clearance but perhaps some on compression over a bump. If you...
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    Need help deciding!! Wakeboard boat vs bow rider!?!

    As a current owner of a wakeboard boat and previous owner of a conventional bowlder I can give you some information from experience. First, some of the 'wake' versions of good bowriders are decent all around boats. The forward facing sterndrive makes them safe for surfing and the hull design...
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    Another winterization question

    I just drain all the water from my system. Then, with my boat still on the trailer I the it for a bit of a drive to slosh any water still in the engine or hoses, or heaters in my case, out. Fifteen years of never using antifreeze in Canada and there has never been a problem. If you are using an...
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    Replace chain on floating dock - recommendations?

    I use galvanized wire rope and galvanized chain and connectors on my dock. My water goes up and down 14' so my set up is much different on the floating dock than yours and my storm waves can get over 5'. That said, you can easily use all stainless without a lot of extra cost as your chain...
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    My boat won't get up on plane with 2 people on board.

    Tabs might help. Lower pitch prop is a reasonable idea. I'd try the prop first. Just remember he is adding more than 20% to your total weight so it will make a difference. Put 900 lb of bricks in your SUV and you get the idea.
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    Engine overheating

    Perhaps you have a problem with the circulation pump. On a car that's just called the water pump. Or the drive for the impeller for water from the leg is not functioning.
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    Wakeboard Rack - 2016 Four Winns Radar Arch

    It looks like there are three mount holes on the side of the tower. Malibu has similar towers which mount the racks differently from the more conventional tube style tower. You will ve able to find racks that can attach. There are racks designed specifically for wakeboards and others that can...
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    Are surge brakes always a PIA?

    You can get receivers that will take out slack and make less noise. The normal slop and rattle is amplified with surge brakes. I'm a fan of surge brakes and wish my utility trailer had them.
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    Boat Dry Weight

    Dry weight of a boat often does not include batteries or engine oil or coolant or fuel. This may vary with manufacturers. 5.0 has a lighter crankshaft and balancer than the 6.2 but that's not a lot different. There is probably a difference in the outdrive weight. Also, a difference in glass...
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    Boat Very Hard to Steer to the Right Under Power

    Once you get that trim tab adjusted you can often use the drives vertical trim setting to make the boat steering lighter. A little up or down changes how it feels. First though, adjust the trim tab on the drive It's a zinc fin the sticks down a bit behind the prop.
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    1988 Mastercraft prostar $7,800

    There are many advantages to getting an direct drive inboard. Don't worry about the arguments that people who don't use one unless you are using your boat for the same purpose as they use theirs. However, I think I would have to have a more significant discount to get that one which does not...
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    RPMs too high?

    The prop pitch is effectively the same as the gear ratio on your car. If you go up in pitch you travel further with each rev so your top speed goes up if you have the power to move the boat at that speed. As you go up in pitch you also can lose some acceleration as you don't have that same...
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    Ski pole for tube attachment

    There are a few options to keep the rope out of the water. The best might be a spinner float in the line from the boat. Booster Ball is one type of these. You could use a tow pylon but it must be a very good one that is supported and braced almost to the attachment point, or one on a...
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    Anchor advice needed for rocky and tree bottom lake

    I'm another fan of box anchors. The store well in a boat like yours and hold well in most conditions. I've found I can work them out or tree hangups. For my own, I'm not using it for overnight as it's just for temporary stops. Overnight I'd use it and a shore spike off the stern. A line off...
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    Stainless Steele or NO..

    One situation where a Stainless prop is worth the extra cost over aluminum is when you have floating debris in the water. The lake I boat on has a large change in water level from the winter to spring. This results in logs, branches and bark on the surface after the water has gone up. My...
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    Hull stringer material

    My 2006 Sanger has stringers that are wood and they will not rot. In fact they have a lifetime guarantee. They are made from a structural plywood with the grain aligned differently than construction or marine plywood you would normally find. Each ply layer is individually infused with copper...
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