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    help reading charts

    new boater...bought Chaparral 215ssi in November and can't wait to get out for the first time. I'd like to better understand how to read the charts, especially for Chesapeake Bay. Does anybody know of an on-line course, or a good reference book that I can study? I've got a GPS, but I don't want...
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    need survey help- upper chesapeake

    after a very educational search, we're getting ready to make an offer to a dealer on a 2004 Bayliner 210. We've had the boat out once and it was a great ride, but conditions were so calm that I'd like to test in rougher water. We're going back out on Sunday, hoping to get into the Bay and a...
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    Advice on Sea Ray Overnighter

    anyone familiar with Sea Ray Overnighters? Going to look at a 1999 23'. This will be my first boat. Mostly for use on Chesapeake Bay. Wife would like something that will allow overnight trips around Bay. Family of 3 and a small dog. Advice/comments much appreciated. Thanks!
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    Looking for 1st boat

    Finally decided to do this. Looking for family boat for cruising, crabbing, swimming, etc mostly around Upper Chesapeake Bay. Family is me, wife and 12 yr old daughter. Found a 04 Bayliner 210 Classic. Friends steering me to outboard only. Also 2 stroke v. 4. Questions about Bayliner, yay or...
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