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    1988-89 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer Questions and Opinions

    Hello All, Family is looking to upgrade the size of our summer accomodations from our current Regal 270 Commodore. We have enoyed it very much, but my daugter is now 12, and just about "adult sized". When she brings a friend for the weekend the cabin gets pretty crowded. Have looked at a...
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    Twin Volvo 305's in 1994 Silverton?

    Got a bad case of two foot-itis and I am looking at a 1994 Silverton 312. It has twin volvo 305's and I was curious what people thought of that setup? Boat is listed at 9900 lbs, and loaded up it would be much heavier of course. I'm not looking for a ski boat, but don't want to be...
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    2 foot-itis is getting to me.

    Have enjoyed our 27' Regal Commodore this past season so much that now I'm really getting the itch to go to a 33"+. This was our first season on Lake Erie, and we had such a great time that we are already planning more use next year. My question is whether we should wait another year and make...
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    Dual Fuel Tank Question

    I have a 1991 Regal 270 Commodore with two 55 gallon fuel tanks and a single 7.4L engine. With the fuel switch in the engine compartment in the straight up position, to draw from both tanks, I seem to pull only from the starboard tank. Went out yesterday with both tanks at 3/4 and after an...
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    Dockage question

    First time for getting a seasonal slip at a marina after years of trailering, and have a silly question. For the same price I can opt for a single or double dock. Is there ANY reason I DON'T want a single? Seems like a silly question, but perhaps I'm missing an advantage of a having an...
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    2003 Mercruiser 7.4and single prop outdrive

    Narrowing my search and have located a 26' with the above mentioned engine. Engine is 2003 has 200 hours, and outdrive was serviced this past fall with all records. Am I heading in the right direction?
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    Regal 265/270/276

    Narrowing down my search and have found some nice Regals in the 26-27' range. Really like the 9'6" beam on these and the cabin layout. Anyone offer thoughts or opinions? Second owner boat with all service records. Very clean, and many extras including ac/heat, GPS Chart Plotter, newer 454...
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    5.8FSi DP questions

    All, Thanks to some great information and advice here, I've learned a lot on my search for a new boat. Have located another potential boat that is powered by the Volvo Penta 5.8FSi and mated to the DP DuoProp outdrive. 1996 unit with 850 hours, and everything seems to check out. Question...
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    1999 Regal Commodore 258?

    Anyone have thoughts on this model. Looking for weekender for my family of three. Like the slightly wider beam, and believe Regal to be pretty good build quality. Any issues of thing to watch for? Survey indicated pretty clean and dry. Just looking for opinions before pulling the trigger.
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    Galvanic corrosion and low hour engine?

    Found a possible "deal" but need some advice. Located a 1999 with only 35 hours, actual and documented 35 hours on 7.4 mpi and bravo 3!! Boat was owned by older doctor who almost never left the marina. Dr. passed and wife is selling. Survey says oil levels are normal and clean, but there is...
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    1994 Four Winns 258 Vista questions

    Am looking at a 1994 Four Winns 258 Vista that is powered by the Chevy 454 and mated to the OMC King Cobra with the clutch cone vs the dog ear clutch outdrive. I've read the forum posts extensively, and it seems that this combo makes it a walk away. Problem is that the boat is in really nice...
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    1994 7.4GL w/King Cobra Clutch Cone Outdrive Questions

    Am looking at a 1994 Four Winns 258 Vista that is powered by the Chevy 454 and mated to the OMC King Cobra with the clutch cone vs the dog ear clutch outdrive. I've read the forum posts extensively, and it seems that this combo makes it a walk away. Problem is that the boat is in really nice...
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    258 Vista Questions

    Hello all, new here, but not to boating. Just sold our 1989 Wellcraft 186 Eclipse and are looking to "upsize" to a pocket cruiser. Found a few 1994 Four Winns 258 Vista's around, and have some questions: Plan to keep it in the water on Lake Erie around Sandusky to crusie the bay and islands...
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