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    8' ft. VHF antenna on a t-top??

    Hey everyone, I have read a ton of posts and still couldn't find a answer to my question. Had a t-top installed this year and wanted to know if I should mount my existing 8' ft VHF antenna on the roof of the top or buy a smaller 4' antenna to mount instead? The top height is about 7'. And I...
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    which t-top would you buy?

    Hey guys, Checked out the boston boat this past weekend and wondering about the pre-fab t-tops there. I am looking at getting one for my rig. 20' CC with a 90 inch beam. my console is 48 inches wide ( rod holders on either side flare out ) Both are about the same cost, same dimensions, same...
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    t-top - 2 questions?

    Hey everyone! As always thanks in advanced! I have a early 1991 20' CC outboard with a 7' 6" beam and getting the basic sunbrella allumin. t-top constructed. The place thats welding the t-top for my boat asked that the grab rail be removed so that t-top aft legs fit nicely on to the console...
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    Suzuki 2002 DF115 oil light blinking & beeping?

    hey everyone, got an issue i was hoping you could help with. today i was underway about 5 to 6 mph (1700 rpms) and the oil light starting blinking. i killed the motor and and checked the oil- all was normal. fired it back up and tach did the normal starting sequence. ( all lights on, guage...
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    Have you seen this type of top?

    Hey everyone, Need to find out how this was done? Do you think its home grown or store bought? I took some photos to post b/c the owner of the boat is never to be seen. It's perfect b/c T-tops are too pricey for my wallet and bimini tops always seem to get in the way of fishing and folding...
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    Need advise please- 1st timer- gelcoat repair below waterline

    Hey everyone, i am thinking of buying this used (1996) PWC. Low hours, good price but.. the hull has some damage from being beached everyday during the summer. The beach sand has worn through the gelcoat and the seller claims that it might take on a little water. I have one picture and have...
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    Fill the tank or drain the tank for winter season?

    Hey everyone, I thought I'd post this to see what the experts have to say due to no one giving me a definitive answer. I have a center console, powered by a Suzi 4stroke 115hp and a 66 gallon aluminum tank that is located under the deck of the boat. I live in New England- the winter season...
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    Automatic inflation PFD - Yes or No??

    I need an opinion on the automatic inflation life jackets ( type V ). I am not sure I am sold on the technology. This one in particular is a Stearns automatic / manual CO2 discharge pfd. Are these worth the cash? (Westmarine cost: $110) or should I get a type I, II for the same cash and I know...
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    Suzuki DF115XL 2002 - Basic starting question

    Hi all, i have upgraded to a 4 stroke finally and have a couple of question before i venture out this season. 1) Looking at these controls ( i have a binnacle mount ) I don't see an area where I can put it in neutral with some throttle to start it up. ---on my older 2 stroke, I could push in...
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    tricks to starting 4 stroke?

    Hi all, I finally purchased a 4 stroke and have to ask a silly question. But first, my previos motor was a Mercury 200 2 stroke carb and when I first started it I had to prime the bulb, push the throttle part ways forward and press and turn the enricher key to start. would take several times...
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    Home Grown T-Top design?

    Is their some one out there that has successfully built a home grown T-top? if so, would you be interested in sharing your design and or hints/tricks to making a successful T-Top setup? I have a 20ft Center console and would rather not spend the $$ on a bimini top, but rather a permanent...
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    Boat Length and HP advice

    I have a Larson 20' center console that needs to be repowered with another outboard. I had a 200hp on it and never fully utilized the hp. Question is what can I get away with, without being too underpowered and breaking the bank! Would a 115hp work ok? I could still get on plane and cruise...
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    Need advice - Repower before I sell or sell with out power?

    Need some major advice over here... I want to sell my CC 204 Larson boat and buy the boat i really want. However, the outboard engine on the Larson is dead as of the end of this season. Should I.... 1) repower it with a used engine?? (i found a used 1989 Evinrude 175 hp engine with all...
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    can 1989 Merc controls work with a 1989 Evinrude??

    hi there, is it possible to mix controls with a different engine.. i have Merc controls for an 200 hp outboard. the engine is dead. and i am getting an Evinrude engine without the controls. will this work and if it doesn't is it costly to swap out with new /newer Evinrude controls. thanks...
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    Blown Power Head??

    Hey Everyone, how do i know if my power head is blown?? i have a 89 Merc 200 XL O/B. should I hear a knocking noise all the time, meaning at idle, in gear etc. And can it come and go?? the reason, i ask is b/c last week i heard it knocking noise at idle and in neutral and today i heard...
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