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    First boat, rpms too high?

    Re: First boat, rpms too high? Pictures if they're still needed. What should I do next? Also, is it 'appropriate' to look into buying a new boat so I can test drive it to hear what the engine should sound like?
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    First boat, rpms too high?

    Hey guys, First time boat owner. Bought a boat which just had the engine rebuilt. Took it out to work out the kinks and hopefully you can help me get this one worked out. I have an 18ft fiberglass sylvan with a 4cyl 3L mercruiser. When I open it up it takes about 6-8 seconds to get on plane...
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    Trailer receiver and ball fitting.

    Hello, I've never owned a trailer and therefore never had to maintain a trailer. I know to grease the tires but what about the receiver on the trailer? It's a huge pain to get the trailer to sit on the 2'' ball. I have to jam a screw driver in and pry the latch back so the ball will fit on. Is...
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    Boat Manuals

    Hi all, When I purchased my boat it did not come with an engine or a boat manual. I would assume a boat is just like a car and should one. Any ideas where I can get a manual for a 17ft '96 Sylvan with a GM 4cylinder 3.0 mercruiser? Thanks, BA
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    More noob questions

    Hi again. There should be a specific forum for noob questions and simple "how to's," (other than the safety forum-which all us noobs should read). However, since there is not a noob channel I must ask these beginner questions here. I bought a boat, and got a good deal......now what? I signed...
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    First time tow-er

    I enjoyed the previous thread about types of tubes to purchase and would like to open that thread thought back up, along with towing techniques. I'm new to owning a boat and recently purchased an 18ft '96 Sylvan with a 3.0 Mercruiser in it. It's rated for 1200lbs, so it's a decent sized boat. It...
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    Great deal or smells fishy?!

    I'm going to check this boat out soon. Any opinions? http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/1996_Sylvan_17+Ft_140746678# Rebuilt motor was done by local marina for $2200.
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    Newbie: Inboard vs Outboard tubing

    Hello, I am still looking for my first boat and need some information/advice on the pros and cons of motors. I'm looking at 16-20' boats, it will mainly be used as a fishing boat for myself. However, I would still like to have the ability to take friends and family out for a good (and fast)...
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    New guy buying a boat needs input

    Hey everyone, New to the forum and boat owning. I've been doing some researching and trying to find a decent boat of craigslist. I found this forum and realized you guys really know what you're talking about and could use the input. Obviously, this is my first boat and I can't decide which type...
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