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    Chaparral 350 vs Rinker 342??

    I've just sold my 2005 Four Winns 250H and am looking for a different type of boat. I'm looking for something I can cruise the Gulf Intercoastal, with a friend or two. Spend weekends on the boat at sea or in the marina. I've narrowed it down to early to mid 2000's Chaparral 350 or Rinker 342...
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    Boating in Tampa/St Pete?

    Good morning! I may be moving to Tampa/St Pete area. I'd like to learn more about the Salt Life in that area. I have a 26' Four Winns Horizon I/O. What is the boating like in the gulf coast? Are there good dry docks in the area? Coming from the high country fresh water "lakes", what...
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    Used Trailer -- Where to buy?

    My trailer was hit and damaged beyond repair. I'm open to advice on where to get a used trailer to fit my 2000 Crownline 225BR. Thanks!!
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    Combo wake/ski/towable & Cabin??

    Good morning! Unfortunately, my beautiful 2000 Crownline 225BR was hit from behind while being trailered back from the lake. Boat is likely totaled as the outdrive aint lookin so good and the trailer is rather bent/beat up. On the bright side, this gives me an opportunity to do some boat...
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    GPS speedo and accurate tach?

    I've got a 2000 Crownie 225 BR. The tach is showing intermittent problems (recently since upper gear change). When the problem does come up, its always significantly over reporting the engine RPM. Today, I put a dwell/tech on the engine and a spark plug wire and at idle, the dwell/tach was...
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    Preference of Prop Brand?

    Time to change props. I've got a Crownie 225 BR with a 5.7 Volvo GSI and an SX stern with a 1.43 gear ratio. The PowerTech 18p 4 blade SS works great at 1000 ft. However, I'm up at elevation and barely getting 4000 rpm out of a 5000 max RPM motor. I'll be going with another 4 blade SS...
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    Marine Sound System.. how many watts and size of speakers?

    Yeah me! I'm getting my first boat -- a 2000 Crownline 225BR. I'd like to upgrade the existing stereo which has a couple of 6x9's in the bow and smaller 5" in the driver and passenger kick panels. In my car (much smaller open space), I use and like the Alpine PDX-5 providing 4x75 and (sub)...
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    Your experiences with boat shippers?

    I'm purchasing a 2000 Crownie 225 BR which is currently on a trailer near Las Vegas, NV. I need to transport the boat and trailer to Colorado (~780 miles). Does anyone have a GOOD experience with a boat shipper and if so, what company? Thanks! Rick
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    Toyota 4Runner?

    Has anyone had experience using a 4Runner as a tow vehicle? 5000lb capacity.. enough for an 18-21' with trailer. Forgive me for being un-American but I do like Toyotas and have had great experiences with my Rav4 (3500lb) and the Solara I used to own.
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    Boat Co-Ownership Agreement form?

    Ok, I know there will be many who think this is a bad idea for some number of reasons. That said, I'm looking for a sample agreement between two (and only two) people for co-ownership of a boat. Does anyone have a draft or copy they could send my way? Why reinvent the wheel, huh? :) Thanks...
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    Considering a 1995 Celebrity 195 Bowrider with Merc 5.0 and Alpha One

    I'm a total noob at boating. Ad says 248 hours on the boat. It's inland so unlikely near ocean. Owner is asking $6500 with wakeboard tower, speakers, subwoofers, newer radio with ipod hookup. Opinions of this boat? Thanks much! Rick
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