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    What would you use???

    I own a 23 foot Chapparrel Bowrider and have always just left it in a slip and hi/dry for winterization. I never have towed it, but would like to be able to use it in dirrerent lakes in the future. It has a dry weight of 4500lbs. Any thoughts on a vehicle that would tow it comfortably(truck or...
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    Boats tying up

    What is the proper way to approach a boat to see if it is ok to tie up to it. On the lake I boat on boats are always tying up 2-30(or more) boats; so I was just curious how one goes about this. Also, any tips on tying to another boat? # of fenders out? Should you tie loose? tight? etc. Thanks...
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    Read the marker correctly

    Well I made my first "rookie" mistake yesterday. I was cruising the lake, a damed lake that had been lowered, when I saw a marker and "ASSUMED" it was a "no" wake marker because it was about 100 feet from a marina area. Well it was a "Shoal" marker and needless to say I scraped the bottom of the...
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    Elk River/Cheaspeake Bay

    Looking to possible buy a summer home in this area(Elk River MD). I have been there a few times, my buddy used to own a house down there. It has been awhile, I have a 23 foot chapparal. Any cautions or words of advice for this area in terms of boating? Family fun.
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    Anchoring

    I am new to the larger boat thing, I have a 23 foot Chapparral bow rider, and I can not seem to get the anchor to hold. It is a "cleat" anchor that I am told should be fine with this boat.(It is actually the one it originally came with) As I find a spot I point the boat into the current and toss...
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    Lake Wallenpaupack

    Going to give the Pack a try soon; any advice on how & where to fish it? What is biting this time of year? Wallaye? What type of rigging? Thanks.
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    boat cleaning

    What does everyone use to wash their boats? Exterior- gel coat-is standard car wash soap ok? wax? type? how often?<br />Interior- seats? floors? carpet? anything you would stay away from? Grease lightening? etc.<br /><br />If you keep your boat in a slip for the season(about 5 1/2 months...
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    Chaparral

    I have noticed very few people talk about Chaparrals on these posts. I was wondering why that was? When I do my research they seem to have numerous boat of the year awards. They seem to be a very high quality boat. Is it the cost of the boat that stears people away? But isn't the old adage you...
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    Chaparral

    I have noticed very few people talk about Chaparrals on these posts. I was wondering why that was? When I do my research they seem to have numerous boat of the year awards. They seem to be a very high quality boat. Is it the cost of the boat that stears people away? But isn't the old adage you...
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    Lake Wallenpaupack

    Anyone out there ever fished on Wallenpaupack? First season this year, and looking of tips.
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    Penn boating license?

    Is there any actual requirement for boating in Penn? What do I need to have on me in terms of paperwork? Any advice is welcome.
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    Lake Wallenpaupack

    Going to spend this season on Lake Wallenpaupack, and was wondering if anyone had spent time there. Any thoughts on the Lake? Tips?
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    New Boat Owner

    I just purchsed a 2001 230SSI Chaparral, and it is my first boat. I will be keeping it dock at a slip this summer on Lake Wallenpaupack in PA. I thought I would take advantage of this wealth of knowledge and ask the following question. If you could give me one piece of advise about boating or...
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