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    Nano technology cleaners - anyone used?

    Hey, anyone tried using any of the boat cleaning products that say they have nano-technology? If so, would love to hear how it worked out. I've tried searching on the forum but haven't found any threads on the subject. Thanks AJ
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    Dealer Repaired Oil Leak Now Water Leak

    All, 2008 5.0 MPI Merc with Bravo 3 drive. I recently developed a gear lube leak (problem with joint located to the rear of the engine - see http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?p=2551548#post2551548) Anyway, it went back to the dealer, who repaired it without pulling the drive. When...
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    New Monterey - teething problems

    All, just posting some teething problems I've encountered with my boat, may serve as a useful heads up for others, as know a few of you out there are counting the days to get on the water. First, the boat itself is a 2008 Monterey 194 FS (brand new never registered) with 5.0 MPI 260 Hp Merc...
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    Bravo 3 Gear Lube Vanished - How?

    Hey guys, a couple of months ago I got a good deal from a local dealer on an unregistered 2008 Monterey 194 FS. Its running the 5.0 Merc MPI engine with Bravo 3 drive. I started running it in, making sure that I religiously check the fluids every day as I'd been told to expect it to use a...
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    Fast Turns With A I/O

    Guys, a question regarding handling at speed.......... I've just upgraded from a 17 foot with a 115 Hp outboard to a 19 foot Monterey bowrider with the 5.0 I/O. During the test with the dealer he advised me not to power through turns with the new boat as it would place a lot of pressure on the...
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    Opinion on purchasing BR: Bayliner/Sea Ray/Monterey

    All, I'm looking to purchase a new boat and would appreciate some input. The boats I'm currently looking at are: 2009 Bayliner 205 (MC 4.3L MPI 220 Hp and A1 leg, sport seating & ext Swim Platform). 2010 Sea Ray 205 (MC 5.0 L MPI 260 Hp and A1 leg - standard boat - no extras). 2009 Monterey...
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    Help/Advice required reference purchasing a Bayliner 205

    All, I've recently been looking to upgrade from my little Fletcher OB runabout to something larger that could cope with me, the wife, 2 young kids and the odd friend or 2. I'm based out in Cyprus and the boat would be used on generally flat salt water for going from bay to bay and boarding...
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