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    Lowrance rebate scam

    I sent in my original Lowrance rebate (for the "Free" Map chip) on April 14, 2008. The rebate center received it on April 18, 2008. I have a USPS return receipt post card. When I had not heard a thing by June 1, 2008 I contacted the rebate center. They claimed to have never received it, and...
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    StarTron or Stabil Marine in eTec?

    I'm putting this in an eTec 115. Does it really mater? My season is short here and we have many cold mornings so we do get condensation. Stabilzer is not an option around here but something I use in every tank. I always used Stabil in my Merc carbed 2 stroke and it worked great, but now that...
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    Where to buy Sonar

    Who has the best prices for Sonar/GPS units that's still a legit business? Thanks, Tom
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    Praise for Jett's Marine in Reedville, VA

    On April 7, 2008 I picked up my new Pioneer 175 Venture from Jett's Marine in Reedville Virginia. I cannot recommend them highly enough. There is no Pioneer dealer in Michigan so I had to get the boat from another state. We did everything over the phone and via fax and yet every detail was...
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    Yamaha 150 v 150 eTec on the same boat

    I have been planning on buying a boat with a 150 eTec and just found the exact boat but with a F150 Yamaha. I can save a boatload of cash if I just buy the Yamaha boat. I didn't really want a 4-stroke mostly for the extra weight and also for the lesser hole shot, but also because I don't want a...
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    Pioneer Boats?

    Does anyone have experience with Pioneer boats? They have a boat that exactly fits what I've been looking for. They aren't sold here in Michigan so I don't know anyone who knows anything about them. I'd love your input. I'm looking at the 175 Venture with a 115 E-Tec. Thanks for your help. Tom
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    Went and looked at a new 191FS, Hmmm?

    I'm seriously considering a Triumph 191FS so my local dealer had the rep bnring one up. It was from another dealer and had been out on their lot for a while. That's important because some of my observations are partly a result of that. At the same time, a boat sitting out should be able to take...
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    Center console v dual console

    I'm buying a boat in the next few months and I'm getting closer, but before I pull the trigger I'm wondering if anyone has an opinion on using a center console boat as a all all around fun sort of boat rather than a utility boat. Around here (East Grand Traverse Bay the CCs are about 1 to 5...
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    please explain deadrise

    I see many ranges of deadrise from 13 to 21. What exactly does ot mean. Will the higher number mean dryer ride? Tom
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    Glastron GXL 1080 SF ob ? Anyone?

    I'm looking for a new boat and I think I've narrowed it down to two, the Larson SEi 180 SF or a Glastron GXL 180 SF either one with a Evinrude 115 e-tech. Does anyone have any feedback on the current Glastron boats? Anyone have a current Glastron Ski-Fish boat? Thanks
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    Larson SEi 180 Ski Fish O/B - Quality ??

    I've been seriously considering several boats and right now I''m leaning toward the Larson SEi 180 Ski Fish O/B with a 115 HP BRD e-Tec. I'm sure I want an outboard and there just aren't that many option out there. I like the Larson because when you aren't fishing the seats can be stowed...
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    Larson SEi 180 Ski Fish O/B ?? better choice?

    I've been seriously considering several boats and right now I''m leaning toward the Larson SEi 180 Ski Fish O/B with a 115 HP BRD e-Tec. I'm sure I want an outboard and there just aren't that many option out there. I like the Larson because when you aren't fishing the seats can be stowed...
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    What is ELPTO?

    I'm looking at a used boat with a 90 hp ELTPO 2 stroke. what does the ELPTO stand for. I see now that on the Merc website they only show the optimax 2-stroke Tom
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    17' aluminum on Lake Michigan Bay?

    I’ve just moved into a new home and I now have access to a dock on East Grand Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan. This isn’t open water, but if a wind comes up out of the north things can get pretty hairy. My little Starcraft 14SF is fine on a calm day, but I’m staying very close to home. It’s time...
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