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    Tri Cabin Remodel, the journey begins.

    I am beginning the journey to remodel the interior of my 36' Trojan Tri Cabin. I am considering using the Teak and Holly vinyl flooring by PlasTeak for the flooring in the three cabins, hallway and stairs. The rear deck and fly deck are original teak decks. Ceramic tile in the bathrooms (walls...
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    Thinking of getting a bigger boat?

    I have a Bayliner 2755 Ciera. I likr the boat but use it as a weekend live a board. I am close to retiring and want a bigger boat for longer says. I see a lot of boats in the 35 to 42 ft. range. I am iW Missouri and many of the good buys are in other parts of the country. If I narrow my search...
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    Tach pegs out at WOT

    I have a 1972 Newman 15' Tri-Haul. It has a very strong running 1974, 85 HP Evinrude V4. At WOT the Tach is pegged above 6000, and I am getting 40 MPH at WOT, when I back it off to around 4800 I am getting 30 MPH. This boat has an unbelievable hole shot and will turn on a dime with no list and...
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    Bayiner won't Plane out

    I've restored a 1985 Bayliner Ciera 2755 with AQ260 (350 Chevy) and 280 out drive. I replaced the Prop with a 15"x19, 3 blade Aluminum as the specification called for. The WOT is 2200 and speed according to the Lowrance is 12 at best. If I back the thorotle of to 1700 the speed stays the same...
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