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    Boston - Advice Needed

    Hello Folks: It looks like we will be relocating to Boston in 2010. Thanks to the help of this site, we bought our boat nearly a year ago and LOVED everyone minute. First, as we are looking for housing in the Boston area, any recommendations for "boating" locations? We looked at Hingham...
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    Generator Issue - HELP

    OK guys, in preparation for our first long weekend, I tested the generator at the slip. In the 9 months I have owned this boat, I have had the generator on 3 times, just to test it basically. I have always noticed that it runs smooth as silk, then sputters/runs rough for a while, then comes...
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    Throwing in the Towel - HELP!

    OK guys: My 2001 2700 SCR with 7.4 MPI motor has lost much of its power. I changed the fuel/water seperator filter, cleaned the air intake, and looked at the distributor cap/wires. Everything seems fine, but still not much power. Temp is fine, oil pressure is fine. Just doesn't have the...
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    Losing Power - Any ideas?

    Hello Folks: Our Maxum (7.4L MPI) came off plane Saturday unexpectedly. We limped it back to the slip, and I realized it was pretty low on fuel. So, I hoped that was the issue. I fired it up the next day, started fine, putted to the gas dock, no issues. I put 67 gallons in the tank, which...
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    A/C in extreme heat

    Hey Guys: Well summer is starting here on Lake Mead. I keep my boat at a slip and was wondering if it is wise to leave the A/C running at an elevated temp (say 95 degrees or so) while we are not using the boat? In June, we will have 3 weeks in a row where we can not be at the boat at all...
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    Custom Covers?

    OK, now that is getting hot at Lake Mead, I took down the canvas side panels to let in the air. However, after a day of boating (remember I slip the boat), I want to cover the cockbit without reinstalling all the canvas. I found a cover in the boat, but it does not work with the rear bimini...
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    Bow Ladder ???

    Greetings Boaters: This weekend we beached the Maxum for the first time. Our son loved playing on the beach and the weather was perfect. Of course, getting back on the boat via the bow was VERY difficult. The water was a bit too cold to jump in and enter from the swim platform. I would...
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    Canvas Eyelet Installation?

    Hey Guys: I replaced the front canvas on the Maxum, but the eyelets were not installed. Is there a special tool or proceedure to put these in? I tried to line up and push one through the canvas, but it seemed impossible to do by hand. Thanks!
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    Electric Grill for Boat?

    Hey Guys: We want to be able to grill some food on the boat, but the Marina has a no flame policy at the slips. Also, I am having a hard time finding a place to mount a gas grill over the water. Anyone have experience with electric grills? I would like to hear some pro's & con's. Clearly...
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    Pictures of my Maxum - Finally

    I really appreciate all the great help and insight I have received from the folks here on iBoats. Really has made a difference. Several of you have asked for some pictures, so here are a few from Saturday. Winter in the desert is tough :D
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    Would this bother you??? Worry or Not???

    As many of your may have read, I am a new boat owner. I have operated boats before, but never owned one of my own. So, Saturday is our third time out. I noticed a bit of a burning smell at times, the dealer noticed it when he was on the boat for the launch, but said it was probably just...
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    Cruising RPMs from 7.4L

    Greetings from Lake Mead... I am trying to get the hang of the Maxum, and we took our first trip around the Lake. It seemed I could not get the Maxum to plane properly without having the RPMs around 4000-4200. Is that too much? The speedo was reading 30-35 MPH and it seemed to ride nice. I...
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    Lowrance 1600 GPS Question

    Greetings. Our Maxum came with the Lowrance 1600, but when I fired it up the screen looked terrible. Many missing lines in the picture. Any ideas on how to fix it? I am guessing it is hardley worth the $$$. It has the external antenna mounted on the ride rail and looks sturdy, any ideas...
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    Magma Grills - worth the $$$

    I really want a grill for our Maxum as one of the first purchases. I have read the threads here and it seemed like the Magma is the most popular. I would assume that a propane version in 17" would be the most desirable. I am leaning this way unless someone here steers me otherwise. Thanks!
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    Westmar Marine Insurance - Experiences???

    Hello Folks: I now need to insure my new boat (2001 Maxum 2700). The boat dealer suggested Westmar Marine, and their prices are in-line with Progressive and US Marine that I checked via a link on this site. The dealer claims that Westmar has given them great service, but I am sure there is...
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