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    Fading on boats hull

    What does it mean when you see boats that have the hulk and color faded? Take a look at the second pic in this CL ad to see wait I mean. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/boa/4422726312.html
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    '07 Bayliner 185 & '05 Bayliner 195

    Found some local boats as im searching for my first. Ones a 2005 Bayliner 195 (2005 BAYLINER 195 CLASSIC BOWRIDER - LIKE NEW) & the other is a 2007 Bayliner 185 (2007 Bayliner 185 BR - SKI / Tubing). Going to look at the 195 this afternoon hopefully, if not tomorrow. Seems real high at 13000...
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    1991 Thompson boat

    came across this as im looking for a first boat to buy for myself, not familiar with the brand thompson though, arent they famous for the old wooden boats from the 50's, or is this a completely different "thompson"? 1991 19' Thompson 195 Calae Power Boat
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    1994 chaparral 190 SLC

    searching for my first ever boat. posted a few times here before regarding questions and concerns in general, as well as input on a few boats I found. well found this one right by my house (see link) and went out with the guy. the bellow for the drive shaft looks good but the bellow for...
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    Sylvan boats

    Looking at buying my first boat and have been positing here regarding a few I came across. Now available is an '03 Sylvan V190 Bowrider. I've never heard of this brand, how are they? Here's a link to the ad. 03 Sylvan V190 Bowrider - Boat
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    2004 bayliner classic 195

    Hey everyone, I'm back into the search for a boat and came across this one locally. Haven't looked at it but appears clean from the pics. Guy says the lower portion of outdrive was replaced due to shallow waters and the "fin" beneath the prop getting a chunk taken out, my concern for this was...
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    1987 four winns sundowner 195

    I've read on here to stay away from the OMC powerplants, this ones the OMC 4.3, not sure which outdrive. Guy claims it's immaculate, even the carpet stands straight up, and it all looks like it's a brand new boat. Would it even be something worth looking at being OMC powered? 1987 four winns...
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    ebbtide boat for 1st boat purchase

    Been looking to buy my first boat, came across this one but am not familiar with "Ebbtide" Any input from you guys? BOAT-Ebbtie 2002 I've also compiled a list of questions and what not that I had concerns about based on buying a boat, that's pasted in the link below...
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    03' glastron sx195 volvo penta

    How are these Volvo penta setups? I'm not familiar with them, similar to mercruiser quality or top notch? I'm looking to buy my first boat and this is another local I came across, I read that this glastron is the VEC technology for the hull? looks like it's an all fiberglass hull with no wood...
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    buying my first boat. advice/inspections/pointers?

    Hey all. I?ve been lookin? around for a while now in the search for my first boat. I?m not looking for a big powerhouse boat, just a 19-20 foot with a 6 cyl, trying to avoid looking at v8; so the power and beating on the boat won?t be tremendous. Been posting on here links to boats I?m coming...
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    1993 stingray 609

    1993 Stingray 609 20' boat with trailer Any one know anything about these stingrays? I'm lookin to buy my 1st boat and came across, the hours kinda scare me...
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    2002 glastron 175 purchase

    Been posting here with various first time boat purchases I've been searching. I don't know much and am new to boats, most of work will be done by me as I have mechanical knowledge. I'm primarily searching for gimble bearings being replaced, bellow boots, and any soft spots in the floor. Any...
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    1991 Sea Ray Model 185

    Looking at possibly purchasing a boat this summer if budget allows. Came across a Chaparral which I posed on here a few weeks ago and had some good input from you folks; now came across this Sea Ray as well. Doing the same with this Sea Ray as I did with the Chap, looking for some input from...
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    1995 chaparral 1930 SS

    Found this locally, I know nothing about boats, is this thing decent? What should I look for if it's a good deal? Guy says he's owned it about a year and had it winterized last year with receipts and all checked out good. Chaparral 19' runabout/bowrider Boat in Excellent Condition
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    1995 bryand 200 bowrider purchase, good/bad boats?

    new here to the boating world, came across this at a local dealer for $8000. Not familar with Bryant, how are these things. I wanna make sure i make a good purchase on a boat with and engine/outdrive that is still produced and parts are readily available. thanks all for your input. boat has...
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    1995 four winns horizon 190-GOOD/BAD

    Found this boat locally, been searching for boats for some time; are four winns good respectable boats? I know their not like chaparral or anything but how would you guys rank this thing? I'm not familiar with boats or the boating world at all. My buddy has thins thing sitting at his shop all...
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    96' chaparral 1930 sport purchase, good or bad?

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    96' chaparral 1930 sport purchase, good or bad?

    looking at buying a boat, i thought chaparral's were good. i know nothing about boating. how's this look?? http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/boa/3263793463.html bellow's and enging computer chip replaced in 09' owner stated in email. also says he would drop to about 8500. is it worth it, is...
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