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    Boat Registration Stickers

    Any recommendations for online sign companies that make registration number stickers? Looking for something good but easy to apply.
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    Long shaft/Short shaft issue with small outboard

    This is related to another thread I've got going, but, because it's a different focus, I thought I'd post it separately. I am looking at a 9.9 hp at a local liquidator to put on a small skiff I am getting ready to build. The boat plans call for a short shaft outboard up to 15 hp. The 9.9 this...
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    What HP motor for small skiff?

    My son and I are going to build a little boat that will primarily be his for knocking around on our lake. Right now, we are looking at 12-14 foot "power skiff" design from Glen-L. (https://www.boatdesigns.com/14-Power-Skiff-14-SG-skiff/products/350/) Trying to figure out what size engine...
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    Do Gloves Help

    Just got into wakeboarding and loving it. My hands always get pretty sore, though. How much do gloves help?
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    Vinyl seat cleaner

    Got a great boat, but keeping the off-white seats clean is a pain. Anyone have a cleaner they like? (Any to stay away from, or are they all about the same?)
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    How to get rid of scuff marks on boat hull

    As shown in the photo, I've got some scuff marks from docking. How do I get rid of these? Thanks much.
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    How do you tie a PWC up to a dock?

    Potentially a really dumb question, but I just got my first PWC (Sea-Doo Wake Pro 215) and it's not obvious to me how to tie it up to a gas dock or other dock (such as marina dock when going in for lunch). I'm only looking to tie up for short periods as I have a floating PWC dock at my...
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    Thoughts on 2004 Seadoo GTX Supercharged 4-TECH?

    Anyone have any experience with these? Looking at possibly buying one. Also curious about how reliable a supercharged engine is.
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    Cruiser seats

    What are the pros and cons. Looking at Yamaha FX HO, and trying to decide between cruiser and non cruiser.
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    PWC Speeds

    I just started looking for a PWC. Looking for one that will go 60mph, but speed is not advertised in any PWC advertising materials I can find. What should I look for in terms of engine size/characteristics for a PWC that will go around this speed. (55-65mph is fine; not looking to go faster...
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    Can a tank be added to a HydroHoist boat lift?

    I've been trading messages with the local HydroHoist dealer, but I just bought a house with a 4400lb lift and my boat is 4600lbs (empty). Can a third tank be added so that I don't need to buy a whole new lift? Alternately, can the two existing tanks be replaced with bigger tanks? If so to...
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    How much does a boat dock with lift cost?

    I'm looking at buying lake property but need to install a dock (permit in place). The dock would be a floating single slip aluminum dock with lift and a party platform on top. Needs to be big enough for my 25' bow rider. Just looking for a ballpark of what this might cost. Thanks for any...
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    Nottely/Blue Ridge/Chatuge

    If you know them, which of these lakes would you prefer to have a home on, and why? (I know Blue Ridge, but not the other two, and have started looking for places on all three).
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    Water temp sensor on shoot tru hull transducer

    I am looking at a shoot thru hull transducer for my new boat because I don't want to drill holes in the transom or hull. I'm look at one at has a remote temperature sensor, which I would like, but not sure how it mounts. Does that require drilling a hole in the transom or hull? Fyi, I have a...
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    Recommendations for Wave Runner Needed

    I want to by a used wave runner for my 15 year old daughter. Been boating for awhile, but know nothing about wave runners/jet skis. Would appreciate any insight you can offer on what I need to look for and brands/models to buy. I really don't have a price range yet because I'm not certain...
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    Help Needed with Bunk Carpet Size

    I need to replace the carpet on one of the bunks on my trailer. The bunks are 2x6s. What width carpet do I need to get? The carpet on the bunk ripped relatively quickly (it's a new trailer). Are there things that can be done to improve the carpet life? I heard someone suggest putting dish...
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    Second battery, battery charger, or jumper cables?

    My old boat had two batteries and a switch. My new boat has only one battery. Not in love with that, so thinking about what my best options are in case of trouble with the battery. Do you recommend having a second battery, a battery charger, or just jumper cables? (Or some combination of the...
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    What rope/handle should I buy

    I need to buy a new rope and handle for wakeboarding and skiing use. What characteristics should I look for, and what brands do you recommend? Mostly used with my kids who are learning to both wakeboard and ski. Looking to spend less than $70 for rope and handle if possible.
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    What kind of tools do you carry on your boat

    Now into use of my second boat, and realized over the weekend that I have never given a lot of thought to what tools I should keep on board (I've got a 26' I/O bowrider). I always have a wrench for the drain plug, but that's about all I regularly keep on board. What do you keep?
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    What's your favorite boat magazine?

    Thinking about a subscription to Boating magazine, but wonder what else is out there and what people like. Not interested in the magazines that focus just on yachts or sailboats.
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