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    Good prop for I/O used for wake boarding?

    I have a 99 sea ray 230 br with a 19 pitch 3 blade prop. What is a good upgrade prop that would provide a good hole shot and steady speed? I know the high 5 is a good one but it is out of my budget for now. Any suggestions?
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    Good prop besides the high 5?

    I have a 99 sea ray 230 br with a 19 pitch 3 blade prop. What is a good upgrade prop that would provide a good hole shot and steady speed?
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    Specific drill bit for drilling through gelcoat?

    I am installing my tower tomorrow, was wondering if anyone has any reccomendations on a brand and type of bit to use for drilling through the gelcoat? Thanks!
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    Reccomendations on drill bit for wakeboard tower?

    I am installing my tower tomorrow, was wondering if anyone has any reccomendations on a brand and type of bit to use for drilling through the gelcoat? Thanks!
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    Adding a 2nd battery, do I go with a perko or blue seas switch?

    I read to much when I obsess on something, so now I have rings circling around my head. I am adding a 2nd battery to power my accessories, with battery #1 will be just for my engine. I see a lot of different posts on different switches, relays, combiners, and isolators. I have determined that I...
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    Trim not working........ elecritcal?

    Got my baby out of storage last week and put the battery back on. I can not trim the lower unit up or down. The fuse seems to be fine, and all the lines running to and from the throttle are intact and connections are good. Not a single sound comes out of the lower unit when I try to lower or...
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    Just how difficult is it to install a full blown stereo upgrade to your boat?

    I recently bought an Aerial Airborne tower with 2 sets of twin Polk db 651's. I plan on getting a new head unit, 5 channel amp, and sub. I want to install it myself but have never attempted anything like it. Where do I need to start?
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    Good Stereo and amp?

    I have a 99 sea ray 230 br that I am installing a tower with 4 bullett speakers. I have a crap stereo in it right now, but need to get a good enough system to power the 4 bullets and a sub. Any reccomendations?
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    Cleaning Vinyl..... What is the best product?

    What is the best product for cleaning vinyl and protecting it?
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    Best Prop for a 23 foot Sea Ray?

    it is a 99 230 BR, just found out that the prop I have on there is the lowest end piece of crap you can buy....... I was wondering why my 7.4 only got to 41 mph this last summer..... I am a wakeboarder, and usually have 6+ people on the boat. Thanks!
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    Good boat polish and wax?

    I have some slight oxidation on my 99 Sea Ray....... What is a good boat polish and a good wax to keep my baby purty?
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    I need a cover for my Sea Ray 230 BR

    I have a bow cover, but no cockpit cover. Also my big cover is ripped and shredded in many spots. Should I just get cockpit cover, a full boat cover, or both? Where can I get a cockpit cover for the boat? Mike
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    Do you launch with people on your boat?

    After reading some safety manuals and other sources on the web, I have heard that launching your boat should be done with only the captain in it. DO you have kids and adults in it when launching off a ramp?
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    Used boat sales tax in Arkansas?

    I am buying a boat in Texas and will trailer it back to Arkansas. I am not paying any sales tax on it in Texas, but can't find info on tax here except that there might not be any. Thoughts?
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    Beginner boater, where to start researching info?

    I will be picking up my first boat this weekend, a 99 Sea Ray 230 br. Cant wait! Where do I start looking up all that I need to learn when it comes to operating this machine? From trailering and launching, to on the water etiquette? Thanks!
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