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    Winterization Questions

    Fellas, I have a 2002 Yamaha 25hp Four Stroke Outboard that was properly winterized last year. I only used the boat once (less than 1 hour) this year, so the gas is still "stabilized" from last year. I recently had some surgery that has left me immobilized. Will last years "gas stabilization"...
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    Four Winns Trailer Ball Size

    Hello, We just purchased a 1994 Four Winns with a Four Winns trailer. We must now move the boat. Can someone provide me with the trailer Ball size I need. Thank you.
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    OMC Cobra 5.0L Setup...opinions needed

    Hello we are looking at 1994 Four Winns 190 with a OMC Cobra 5.0L engine and outdrivr. The unit has 189 hours showing. Is this setup a reliable setup that will give many more trouble free hours of use. The boat is real nice, and at a asking price of $7900. This would be our first boat. Your...
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    1994 Four Winns 190...need opinion

    Hello, We are new to boating. As many people suggest new boaters should start with a good used boat. We have the opportunity to purchase a 1994 Four Winns 190 described as follows:<br />VERY low hours, 5.0L EFI V8 215HP I/O, Depth sounder, AM/FM/WB radio, Matching trailer with surge brakes, All...
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    Need Recommendation for Fish and Ski Boat

    Hello, We are a family of four new to boating. Could you please recommend one boat that can be used for water skiing as well as fishing. I see alot of boats for one or the other...we only want to purchase one boat and have fun doing both. Any recommendations/experiences would be greatly...
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    Glastron MX 175...good first boat????

    Hello, We are a family of four looking for our first boat. We want to fish, cruise and water ski. How are the Glastron boats? Right now there is a special on the MX 175 at $10,988 (U.S.) with 3.0 GL Volvo Penta (WOPS) & EZ Loader trailer. Is this a good boat for beginners. Thanks for your thoughts.
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    Need Quiet Boat and Jet Ski

    Hello, I have a hearing sensitivity, where loud nosies will cause a ringing in my ear. Iam looking to acquire a boat and jet ski for my family of four. Can someone recommend a quiet setup for us. I have heard that the 4 stroke engine are quieter than the 2 strokes. Is an I/O quieter than an...
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    New Boater Needs Recommendation

    Hello, We are a family of four (children age 9 and 13) new to boating, and need a recommendation for a general purpose boat that will be used for fishing and water skiing on a fresh water lake. How much engine power do we need, and what features should we look for. Thank you for any help.
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