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    Pontoon fenders/bumbers?

    So I've got some of the regular run of the mill medium sized fenders-bumbers. They work fine for the dock and when rafting up with other pontoons. But when trying to raft up with a runabout, it doesn't work well. The runabout is too high in front and tries to get into the tin on the fencing...
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    Changing engine oil- Tips on NOT making a mess?????

    Just changed the oil in my four stroke 75hp for the first time. I made a mess! I did tilt the motor to one side to drain the oil. Not too bad but at the end still made a hell of a mess. Luckily I did it in the rock driveway. The oil filter...... I put a rag under it, but still made one...
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    Garmin GPS chartplotter - Which one?

    I'm wanting a depth sounder for the boat. Figure that's gonna run me $100. SO why not go ahead and get a sounder built into a GPS unit. Well my pontoon dash is set up to hold a Garmin 421, 431 ect. So what's the difference between the 421 and the 431? I know I need the "S" version because...
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    Pontoon with twin 300's

    I saw this at the truck stop awhile back and had to take a couple pics. WOW! Has anyone ever seen anything like it?
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    2006 75 HP Merc 4 stroke EFI: How to add Temp Gauge

    Wondering how hard it is to add a temp gauge to this engine? I'm thinking by looking at the wiring harness diagram that it already has a wire in the harness for it. So, does that mean the sensor is already there and all I need to do is hook up the guage? Will any gauge work? Or does it...
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    Problem: Rear deck deflection around motor pod.

    I purchased a new Tahoe vista elite 22' (2008 model) this spring. I noticed there is a bow to the rear deck. About a 1/2" deflection in the middle. I took it by the dealer and he could tell by looking. So we have sent pics to the factory and I'm waiting to hear a resolution. (Still under...
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    Just shop vaced 6gl of water out of carpet!!!!!

    Well we had a heavy day of tubing and swimming on the pontoon last Saturday. Left the boat uncovered cause the carpet was pretty soaked down the middle. Well get up early Sunday, storm on the way. Went ahead and tarped it, wet carpet and all. I did put a fan at the rear door blowing out...
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    Girl thought she was gonna swim 3 miles back to dock!!!!

    So over the weekend of the 4th. We were out on our local lake (small but enjoyable 750 acres). It was late afternoon, we pulled up to the beach so we could set the grill up. It's not a marked swimming beach, but is the party spot, boats beach up and party. Anyways this drunk girl was...
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    Are boaters highly motivated people?

    Just got me thinking... Think of the time it takes to own a boat, enjoy it, and take good care of it. Long before the guests arrive, and long after the guests leave, I'm prepping the boat, cleaning the boat ect. And most guests that come to the lake can't even be on time and have their crap...
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    New 22' 2008 Tahoe Vista Elite

    Well just pulled the trigger! It was time to upgrade from the 1970 Funtoon with a '93 Mariner 25hp. The funtoon has given us may good times on the lake, but it was time. Local dealer had a hold over from 2008 (they were pretty desperate) They also had a 75 hp merc 4 stoke used one year with...
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