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    1994(ish) Rinker 265 owners out there?

    Hey guys- Bought my first boat above and have a few model specific questions and figured I'd ask if anyone here has the same boat so I could get a few answers. Any help is appreciated. Thanks:)
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    Recommended repair items for boat

    Hey guys- I bought my first boat about. Month ago, and I'm wondering what tools and equipment I should have on the boat. I have a basic tool set and stuff like zip ties/duct tape already. Just wondering what hoses, fuel filters, etc that you carry all the time. Boat is 1994 Rinker 265 w a...
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    Last (hopefully) help me choose a boat post

    I've been searching since March and asking questions here, and you guys have saved me on a few bad choices, so here's hopefully the last one. Looked at a 1994 Rinker Fiesta Vee 268 and test drove it and all seems well. Only issues were cabin padding could use reupholstered, couple small cracks...
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    Let's try again - new boat help 92 Sea Ray

    STIlL looking lol. Found a 92 Sea Ray 24' (waiting for exact model) w 5.0L motor. Looks to be ingood condition. Y pics, 900 hours
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    Sea Ray 230 w 4.3L opinions?

    Hey guys- Found a 94 Sea Ray 230 Sundancer for sale for a good price near me. Says it has a 4.3L Merc w Bravo OD. I know this boat is pretty light, but I'm wondering if that's enough motor? I'll prolly have 7-8 people in the boat here and there, mostly just 2 adults and 3 small kids. We like...
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    Opinion wanted on 96' Rinker 265

    Hey guys- Still looking for our first boat and you guys have been an awesome help. I'm looking for opinions on a 1996 Rinker 265 Fiesta Vee. It's got 700 hours on a Chevy 5.7/350 w Merc Bravo 3 outdrive. Said to be in very good condition, asking 14,500. Just wondering if you guys have...
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    Still searching for 1st boat/"- opinion needed on 97 Thompson

    Hey again guys- After being turned off of 2 boats by you guys for various reasons, we're still searching. Wondering your thoughts on 1997 Thompson 2600 Approx 300 hours, full camp enclosure, 2 biMinis and cockpit cover Also snap in carpet. Asking 13k. 5.7L w Merc OD. Idk much about boats...
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    96' 5.8 L Volvo engine opinion

    Hello all- I'm looking for opinions on this motor/drive. It's on a 1996 Four Winns 258 Vista. An older couple owns and and they're the second owners. I asked on the general forum more about opinions on the vessel itself, and someone said maybhave part issues. Owner says it's a fuel injectors...
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    First time buyer - seeking opinion on Four Winns

    Hey guys- Still trying to find our first boat. Going to see a 96' Four Winns Vista 258 w Colvo Penta power. Wondering your opinions on this setup. How is the VP for mainteanance and parts availability/pricing? Anything I should pay special attention to when I check it out? It will get a...
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    Opinions on 88' Wellcraft Antigua 26

    Looking for advice again on our first boat. Looking for a cruiser w a large deck so we can fish, hang out, tube/ski, etc. it has the 7.4l Merc w under 600 hours. Asking 8k. Thoughts?
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    Crown line 250CR w new 350 Merc

    Hello everyone- I'm in the market for my first boat. After you guys steering me away from a boat w OMC drive (thanks!) I've found the above boat. Owner has receipts for new 350 Merc installed by a local marina w about 20 hours on it. Wondering your hours on this combo. I haven't gone to see it...
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    OMC 454 King Cobra purchase?

    Hello everyone- I'm looking to purchase my first boat, and a friend suggested I come here and ask about it before I do. Looking at a 1993 Chris Craft 268 Concept Cruiser, in great shape w/ under 400 hours. Has a single OMC 454, per marina the engine and outdrive had full service in 2016...
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