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    Bottom paint -- question

    Just bought a boat. The boat is new, but has been in salt water for three months for test drives. During the sale, the salesman kept saying he would take the boat out of the water, do the 20 hour service, and put fresh anti-fouling paint on the hull. Now,<br />he has suddenly changed his tune...
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    extended warranty: good idea...or rip-off?

    Just bought a boat. The engines, twin Yamaha 225 four strokes,<br />have a thee year warranty. The dealer is offering to extend the warranty three MORE years, for a total of 6, for about $4,500 for the pair. Is this a good idea, or is this a rip off? What would you do?
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    4 Strokes -- Suzuki vs. Yamaha

    Has anyone had a chance to demo both the Yamaha 225 Four Stroke and the Suzuki 250 Four Strokes? What differences could I expect with these motors on a 30' walk around style boat?
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    Bowrider for fishing?

    Can a larger bowrider like, say, the Regal 2600 be set up for fishing? Is it possible to put a hard top with rocket launchers over the helm? I don't need a cabin, I'd rather have the space for fishing off the front of the boat or for passengers.<br />I'm looking at center consoles, but I'm on...
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    How hard is it to sell used outboards?

    I've found a boat I like, but I don't want the motors and the odds of finding an older boat with the ones I want are not good. The boat has twin 225HP 2 Stroke Mercury outboards with about 500<br />hours on them. If I buy the boat and switch the engines, what are my chances of selling the two...
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    Trailoring -- what's the deal?

    Some newbie questions: What are the rules and laws with regard to trailoring and storing boats dry? Aside from the legal aspects, what is a good rule of thumb? Any idea how much boat I can pull -- and launch -- behind a Chevy Suburban 1500?
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    Stamas Versus Scarab Sport -- Deadrise?

    Here's a newbie question; Does the deadrise tell you most of what you need to know about how the boat will perform/ride in the water? I am considering a Stamas 290 Tarpon and a Scarab Sport. It will be very difficult to get across the country to demo the Tarpon. The boat will be used...
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    Two Stroke Versus Four

    Which is the better engine? I have noticed that some areas, like Lake Tahoe, have banned two stroke engines. Is this a trend? If I buy a boat with a two-stroke engine, am I going to find it outlawed in a few years? Who makes the best four stroke engines? Are two stroke engines that much...
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    Scarab Sport or Donzi ZF?

    Hello, I am looking at center console types for an all-purpose family type boat. First question; Am I on the right track? I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and the boat will be used primarily on the Bay and Delta. I need a boat that can be used for fishing, pulling a wake boarder or skier...
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