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    Question about a 1997 Evinrude 15hp?

    I'm looking at a 1997 Evinrude Model E15 EEUC 15 hp outboard tomorrow. I'm told it's had light use and the photos the seller sent me look great. Anything in particular I should look for on this engine? I plan on pull starting it (it's going on a 12 foot inflatable that I will also be buying...
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    11' + 6 Hp = Ok?

    Any thoughts on whether a 6 HP (4 cycle Tohatsu) will be big enough for an 11 foot inflatable (Saturn) with 2 adults and roughly 50 lbs of gear? We'll be cruising mostly in flat to small chop protected water. Any idea how fast and how much fuel we'll burn with that sort of configuration? Thanks!
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    Need advice on a used Avon RHIB

    I'm looking at getting a used boat and I'm located on the coast of North Carolina. My plan was originally to buy a new inflatable and outboard, but tax season dashed any hopes for that this year... :( so I'm considering this boat. I looked at a used Avon 10 foot rigid hulled inflatable...
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    Biggest recommended for 9.8 hp?

    I've decided that the biggest motor I can afford (and carry) will be a Tohatsu 9.8 hp 4 stroke outboard. What is the biggest soft bottom inflatable you'd recommend for that motor? I'll usually be carrying 2 people (total weight about 360 lbs) and will mostly be operating in the sounds and...
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    Inflatable boat trailer?

    I'm looking for a cheap trailer for a 12' softbottom inflatable I will be buying. I thought I might be able to adapt / modify one of these ( http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=5002 ) for the job. The boat won't weigh much ( 130 lbs ) and I won't be towing it with...
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    Who makes West Marine inflatables?

    I'm looking at getting a West Marine AL 390 inflatable ( http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/294431?&cid=chanintel&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=294431 ), seems to meet all my requirements. I called the local store (they don't stock them so I'm going to have to...
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    West Marine HP-V 350?

    Anyone have any experience with these? The floor design is interesting, I wonder how functional / durable it actually is though?
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    Inflatable or fiberglass advice?

    I've been debating this for a while now, maybe some advice here will help me decide: I want to get a small boat that I can use for both work and play. For work, I'll need to carry two adults and take a very small gas generator (40 lbs) and some electronics equipment (in a waterproof case...
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    Baltik vs. Saturn?

    Anyone seen both of these or know if there's any difference between the two? Price is about $100 different for what looks to be (from the photos at least) identical boats. I'm thinking about getting a 12 footer with a 9.9 or 15 HP to use here on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Thanks!
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