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    Moving from Oklahoma to Savannah, GA

    ....and of course I'm bringing my boat with me! I'm just wondering some of the things I should be concerned about going from inland lakes to brackish/salt water. I will keep my boat on a trailer, I won't be keeping it at a marina in a slip. It's a 21' cuddy with a 5.0L mercruiser I/O. Is...
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    Moving from Oklahoma to Savannah, GA

    ....and of course I'm bringing my boat with me! I'm just wondering some of the things I should be concerned about going from inland lakes to brackish/salt water. I will keep my boat on a trailer, I won't be keeping it at a marina in a slip. It's a 21' cuddy with a 5.0L mercruiser I/O. Is...
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    Making a pontoon boat into a barge?

    I was thinking of finding an old worn out pontoon boat with no motor, and stripping it down to nothing but the pontoons and the deck, and making a towable scuba diving platform out of it. As long as it's got a "stern" light on it, can I leave it anchored out in the water overnight? Possibly...
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    Got Scuba certified yesterday!

    Yup, finally finished everything up. What a blast we had, chasing around catfish and poking at the Bluegill. We did our open water at Lake Tenkiller in eastern Oklahoma.....what a nice lake, tons of great scenery, some nice cliffs and smooth water. <br /><br />Unfortunately, the visibility...
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    Spent my first night in my boat :)

    It was a beautiful night....water was like glass, and the sky was crystal clear, the stars were so bright you couldn't even make out the big dipper, and they all reflected off the lake. The temperature was a little chilly though, and there were times the cuddy got a bit cold, so me and my girl...
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    Seen these "Rocket Flaps" Trim Tabs?

    http://www.rocketflap.com/frame2.htm <br /><br />They seem pretty cool, but look like there's too much stuff to go wrong with them once they get clogged up with water muck. You can take them apart to clean them though, but that's always a hassle. They look good IMO, I like the colors ;)
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    Starting Scuba classes today!

    I'm excited, I've always wanted to go diving! Unfortunately I live in the middle of nowhere and there aren't any real great places to go, but at least I'll be prepared for when I go on vacation to paradise!
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    Been eyeballing a new boat..........

    I'm really liking the Sea Ray 260 Sundancer. I think they would make a great all around boat. I'm looking at maybe a '97-'99 model. I've yet to look at one in person. I know you wouldn't want to regularly tow something like that, but is it at all towable with a 3/4 ton or 1 ton pickup...
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    Bored......made some little graphics for my toys.

    Checkem out!<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />I have waaaaay too many money pits!
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    Installing bimini snaps....HELP!

    Here's what I need to do.........<br /><br />I need to install the "male" half of the snaps for the bimini top along the top edge of the windsheild and across the top of the wing. They were never installed since the boat was new. I'm just trying to find out if I need to use the same type of...
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    Lake making me sick

    Every time I go to the local lake here (Lake Thunderbird, Oklahoma) I seem to get sick about 2 days later. I'm miserable right now, went to the doctor, and he has me on antibiotics for an extremely sore throat. My skin is also extremely hyper-sensative/tingly. I don't know if there is some...
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    Damaged Hull (Pics)

    On Memorial day weekend, we were pulling the boat up onto the trailer, and somehow knocked a bunk off....I didn't notice it until we were pulling the boat up the ramp, not soon enough for it not to cause damage. Things could have been much much worse, but I'd like to get some input on the...
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    New (and different!) question about Smart Tabs

    After reading the many different threads on the Smart Tabs vs. Bennett Tabs, I've pretty much made up my mind on which would best suit my needs and my budget.....all except for one concern that has yet been covered.<br /><br />First off I have a 21' Cuddy with a 5.0L merc.<br /><br />I often...
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    What other message boards do you belong to?

    Post up the site and what it's for.....just curious what other interests you have....I'm a member of WAY too many forums!<br /><br />Other than this site, I belong to:<br /><br />www.ok-speed.com<br /> - message board for auto-enthusiasts and friends in Oklahoma<br /><br />www.nismokc.com<br />...
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    Hey everyone.....newbie here!

    Just thought I'd introduce myself, I'm new to this forum, but I'm not new to forums in general. I use message boards a lot for my auto racing hobby. I just purchased my first boat a few months ago, and so far so good. I want to learn as much as I can about them, because unfortunately, my boat...
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