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    Surveyor Recommendations in the Tampa Area?

    Surveyor Recommendations in the Tampa Area? Looking for recommendations for surveyors, and Volvo certified mechanics for a mechanical inspection. Hoping to find people who have used and been happy with a surveyor in the area. I have looked on the web and found name after name, but want some...
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    Shipping a Boat, Would you Shrink Wrap It?

    Shipping a Boat, Would you Shrink Wrap It? If you were shipping a 30 something Cruiser a 1,000 miles on an open carrier, would you have it shrink wrapped before transport? I figured it would help keep road grime and other nondesirable effects off the boat, maybe even see if they can shrinkwrap...
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    Carbureted vs. EFI/MPI?

    Carbureted vs. EFI/MPI? Okay, I know the differences between the three. I know that MPI is the best of the three for efficiency and adaptability (Temp/Alt), with EFI coming in next, and Carbureted coming in last. Question is, how concerned should I be with trying to find an EFI/MPI boat, or...
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    Chaparral a Quality Boat?

    Chaparral a Quality Boat? Looking at possibly purchasing a 30 ish cruiser, and one my wife and I seem to like is the Signature 290. I had always heard good things about Chaparral quality, but it has been a few years since I have been around the docks. Recently I've heard that their quality...
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    Single vs. dual props? Significant difference with Twins?

    Single vs. dual props? Significant difference with Twins? So lets say you are looking at a 30 footish cruiser, with twin engines. What are the significant differences between going with a single prop (Merc Alpha/Bravo, Volvo SX vs, Merc BIII, Volvo Duoprop)? I know it is a significant...
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    Anyone ever join a "Boat Club" to get out on the Water?

    Been looking at older used boats, newer cheap boats, every option we can consider to get back on the water. Lately my wife and I have been considering joining a boat club. Annual fee, reserve your boat ahead of time, just go down get on enjoy, bring it back and let someone else maintain and...
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    Exceptionally Clean 2001 Yamaha LS2000 4 Sale

    Sorry yamadog....NO soliciting to sell or buy permitted on the forums. Try the iboats classifies.<br /><br />Mod2<br />--------------------<br />~Scott & Nadia<br />'01 Yamaha LS2000 (Still Nameless)<br />"If you're not living on the Edge, you're taking up too much space!"
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    Good YEar Marathon Radials Any Good?

    The Trailer that came with our new boat has 205/75 r14 Good Year Marathon Radials on it, and I wanted to know if these were good tires or not. I thought they were, but had heard on another board someone talking about having multiple blow outs with them. Anyone? Thanx..
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    Making a Painted Trailer Last?

    Hello All,<br /><br /> Okay, I know that a Galvanized trailer is much. much. much more corrosion resistant than a powder coated trailer, but I'm stuck with a Powder coated Shorelander because it came with a great deal on a left over model year boat. The Trailer is brand new, but I am looking...
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    Who Makes the Best Automatic Fire Suppresion Systems?

    I was looking at the FireBoy/Xintex Systems, but also noticed Kiddie (Though their consumer portable extinguishers are junk). Any other manufacturers to suggest? Trying to protect a small enclosed engine compartment, roughly 7'x 3'x 3'. Thanx..
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    Good Sunglasses for Boating?

    Hey All,<br /><br /> I was looking for some suggestions of good sunglasses for boating. Looking for something fairly dark, polarized, and that will block the wind from making my eyes tear at a good clip (50-55 mph). Looking for something with a nice lense though, as I have sensative eyes...
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    Boating really is " The Greatest!", Right?

    Hey all,<br /><br /> Admitted newby here, of course. My Wife and I love the Water, Love going out on the Water, and are looking into buying our own boat. We are both very excited about owning a boat, and have already spent more than a reasonable amount of time (for not owning a boat yet)...
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    Salt-Away or Salt-X? Which is Better?

    Okay, I know manufacturers web pages are designed to sell you their product over their competitions, but what is the truth?<br /><br />Is Salt-Away and Salt-X basically the same? IS one better than the other? Is Salt-Away Bad, as Salt-X's advertising would leave you to believe all other salt...
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    Yamaha LS2000 -- Opinons/Comments?

    Hello All, <br />My Wife and I are getting ready to dive into the world of boating. We have always loved being out on the water, and we are looking at a boat that will be easy to trailer (Tow Vehicle Land Rover Discovery) with the intention of visiting someplace new quite often. <br />We have...
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