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    West Marine Turbo Dryer Dehumidifier

    Hey folks,<br />The Mrs got me a West Marine Turbo Dryer to prevent mold, mildew, and dampness onboard for Christmas. Does anyone else use one of these? Does anyone know if you run it all winter? I'm drydocked in Jersey. Do they really work? If you do use it all year, would you open up your...
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    1990 39' Mainship Express

    1990 39' Mainship Express Hey,<br />I'm still looking for a new boat. I spotted this 39' Express with twin 502 Crusaders. 30hrs on them. she is a 1990. A little older then I was lookig for, but newly repowered. Does anyone know anything about this boat. Is Mainship any good. Anything I should...
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    gas or diesel

    Hey, here is a question for you guys. Which do you think is better? A twin gas with 180hrs on them, or twin diesels with 550hrs on them. Both are kept in fresh water. I don't know when diesels are considered to be high in hours.<br />Thanks.
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    1996 Chris Craft Continental 380

    Hey I'm back with another boat I know nothing about. The local marina has a "96" CC 380 Continental for sale. She is powered by 2 Volvo 450's I/B. The boat is really sharp looking with the rounded aft. Anyone have any thoughts on this boat. They are asking $130,000. I value your knowledge. <br...
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    1997 Carver 355 Aft Motor Yacht Knowledge

    Hey I am looking at a "97" Carver 355 Aft. She looks in good shape, but I do not know a lot about Carver in general. Are they good boats? Do they hold up well? Is there any specific area I should should look for problems on her? I will have a pro give her a going over prior to buying, but would...
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    1997 Carver 355 Aft Motor Yacht Knowledge

    Hey I am looking at a "97" Carver 355 Aft. She looks in good shape, but I do not know a lot about Carver in general. Are they good boats? Do they hold up well? Is there any specific area I should should look for problems on her? I will have a pro give her a going over prior to buying, but would...
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    1998 Bayliner 3255 Avanti Sunbridge

    1998 Bayliner 3255 Avanti Sunbridge Hey, I'm looking at a 1998 3255 Sunbridge. She is still with the orignal owner. She only has 35hrs on the twin mercs. Does anyone know about this boat. I live in Jersey and will mainly be on the Delaware River to Maryland with her. I have heard all the jokes...
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    Tight Steering

    Hey, I am new to boating. I have a 1988 Sunrunner 292 Ultra. Yesterday was the first time I had her out. The boat steers ok, but the wheel does not turn freely all the time. sometimes she feels like it sticks for a second, then is ok again. Is there something I should greese or lube? Any input...
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    Bottom Paint

    Hey,<br /> I'm new to the boating world. I thought that I would get a jump on the season and buy bottom paint for my boat. I have a 27' 1988 SunRunner. I will be boating on the Delaware River, near Philadelphia PA. I see that there are various types of paints. Does anyone know what kind of...
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    1988 Sunrunner 276/ Repairing Floor

    Hey, I have just purchased a 1988 Sunrunner from an estate sale. The floor below has a little give to it at the bottom of the steps. I'm planning on recarpeting the inside. I plan on gluing down plywood, and then maybe covering the wood with fiberglass before I carpet. Will this stiffen up the...
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    Do you known boat?

    Hey, I'm back with another problem. I have a 1988 27' Sunrunner Ultra. I got the boat from an estate sale with no manuals. I have been searching the net for a boat that is identical to mine. My boat has a volvo-penta single engine (350 chevy) with dual prop. She sports three portholes on the...
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    1988 sunrunner Ultra

    Hi, I have a 1988 27' Sunrunner Ultra with a single volvo-penta engine. I am in search of any Manuals for the boat. Either owner's manual or a wiring diagram. I got the boat from an estate sale so I couldn't talk to the owner. I am new to boating and want to work on it over the winter while she...
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    New boat owner. 27' Sunrunner

    Hey folks,<br />I have just purchased a 1988 27' Sunrunner Ultra w/ a volvo-penta engine. I don't know anything about this boat. It would be great if anyone could give me some info on this make. I know that the company went out in the early 1990. I am looking for an owner's manaul for the boat...
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