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  1. Chris-R

    Americans Killed on Hijacked Yacht

    This is very disturbing. I don't think I would want to sail around the world unless I had the means to defend myself. My condolences to their families. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12541297
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    Mercury Inflatable

    I looked all over the Mercury site for the rolled up size of their air deck and roll up models but found nothing. Does anyone know the approximate dimensions of these boats when rolled up? Thanks.
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    Bass Pro Shops

    We went to Bass Pro Shops in Foxboro, MA today. I was looking for some good marine binoculars and figured they would have a nice selection since they sell boats, hunting & fishing gear, etc. What a letdown. They had one pair of 7X50 that was nothing special and that was it. Everything else...
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    Mustang Automatic Inflatable Life Jackets With HIT

    I'm wondering if anyone owns a Mustang automatic inflatable life jacket with HIT and if you ever went into the water, did it inflate like it's supposed to do. I'm thinking of buying one for me and one for my son. We never wear our life jackets but I would like to start doing the right thing so...
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    What Binoculars To Buy For My Boat?

    It's time to buy a new pair of binoculars for my boat. I'm thinking something like 7X50 would be good for marine use. I don't want to spend too much, maybe around $150 or less. Can anyone give me some recommendations?
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    Salt Water Fishing License Info - All New England States

    Check out this site for New England info. http://boatinglocal.com/fishing/2011-saltwater-fishing-license-requirements.html
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    roll up

    I was looking at a Mercury roll-up at the Providence Boat Show. There's some places we want to go that require a small boat to get to shore due to rocks so we were thinking about something that we can stow when not in use. How easy is it to roll up one of these after using it? I don't believe...
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    Buzzard's Bay - Cape Cod

    For some strange reason, I've never been in Buzzard's bay. In the old days, we would cruise up Vineyard Sound on our yacht to Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven. Those days are over and now we are getting a small 22 foot bowrider. My question is how choppy does it get on the average day in...
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    What Size Anchor Line?

    We ordered our new 22 foot deck boat/bowrider. It weighs 3705 Lbs. dry so I figure on average, with people on board, fuel, water, etc., it will be about 5,000 Lbs or so. I have 3/8 inch anchor line from my old 18 foot bowrider. Do you think I should get something bigger like 1/2 inch line...
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    On-Line Boating Magazine

    I found this boating magazine on-line. I've read some of the articles and like it so I thought I would pass it on to everyone else. It's New England based but has some great articles of interest to everyone no matter where you might sail/boat. http://boatinglocal.com/
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    Free Computer Chartplotter/GPS Simulator

    I apologize if I'm posting this in the wrong place but I'm not sure where it goes. I've been looking around for an on-line site whereby you can do some chartplotting, create trips on the water, etc. I don't care if I can't transfer the info to a chartplotter on the boat. I just want to fool...
  12. Chris-R

    Just Ordered Our New Boat

    Well we pulled the trigger and ordered a brand new Stingray 215LR. We can't wait until April when we take delivery. Here is a link to the boat. http://www.stingrayboats.com/products/models11/models.php?model=215lr
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    Chartplotter/Fishfinder

    It's just a matter of time before we get our new boat so I'm off with a quest to find a color chartplotter/fishfinder with a nice display so my old tired eyes can see what's on the screen. I'll be using it for fishing and navigation on Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island and strictly for fishing on...
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    Deadrise Question

    I thought we finally found our new boat, namely a 2011 Stingray 215LR. Last night, my wife spotted a 2007 Stingray 220DR for a great price. Either boat will do what we want but I have a concern. The published deadrise on the 220DR is 16 degrees and on the 215LR it is 19 degrees. Whichever...
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    Box Anchor

    I've read lots of great things about the Slideanchor box anchor but I'm still a little skeptical. Does anyone own one and is it as good and easy as people say it is? Thanks.
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    We Found Our Next Boat

    I took my wife today to go look at a 2011 Stingray 208 LR. I was all ready to buy it but she thought it wasn't really that much bigger than our last boat. She walked over to the 215 LR and fell in love with it so now, because of the extra weight of the 215 LR, I have to upgrade my tow vehicle...
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    New vs. Used Boat

    I'm out looking for a bigger boat (no kidding). I'm just wondering what your thoughts are regarding buying a new vs. used boat. I've bought new before and gotten killed when I sold the boat 3 years later. The instant devaluation as soon as you take delivery is brutal. On the other hand, I've...
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    What's Your Opinion of Monterey Boats?

    I found a used Monterey 214FS for sale. I talked with the boat broker today and he said it is in excellent condition. I'll have time next weekend to go look at it. I've never even looked at a Monterey before. There aren't any dealers near me and I can't remember ever seeing one on the bay...
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    Mice

    :eek::eek::eek: I have a metal garage. After selling the ATVs, I might finally have room for the boat. Today, I started cleaning the garage and found loads of mice. I'm wondering what I can do to keep the mice from turning the boat into a new mouse condo. i was thinking about getting moth...
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    Is This Boat too Big for My Truck?

    I have a 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4X4. It's 1/2 truck and 1/2 SUV. It has a 6 cyl engine, tow package and is rated to tow up to 5,100 Lbs. I'm looking at a new Stingray 215LR. It weighs in at 3705 Lbs. The dealer can order an aluminum 2 axle trailer which will be about 1,000 Lbs. Once I add...
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