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    I need to prime my fuel after most shut downs, is this normal?

    Just purchased a 2004 Sea Fox with 2005 90HP Merc. I have only used the boat one weekend so far and all went pretty well. The only real issue I had was the need to prime the fuel after shutting down the motor more then a few minutes. On my first outing we went about 15 Miles up river, docked...
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    Fuel Gauge fluctuation?

    I took my new to me 17' 2004 Sea Fox out this weekend. Everything went pretty well, except getting an accurate Fuel reading. I put in about 20 Gallons of gas before heading out, the fuel gauge read full. Went about 18 miles and noticed the gauge was reading 1/4. Of course when I throttled up...
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    Bought a used boat, now what do I need?

    I bought a used boat today and want to start creating a list of items I will need. Boat is a 2004 Sea Fox 17' CC with a 90hp Outboard. I will be getting the boat in about a week and a half. The dealer I purchased it from is a doing a little work to it first. It was a consignment boat and it...
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    Prop Guards?

    Is anyone using a Prop Guard on their boat? If so, what kind, is it problematic, cost, anything else you can tell me? We have decided to buy a boat with an Outboard on it, but we highly considered a Jet due to the marine life around were we live. Mainly Manatees and Dolphins. Yes Dolphins can...
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    Are Force Motors made by Mercury?

    Saw an add for a boat today with a Force Engine, it said Force by Mercury Marine. I somehow thought Force was made by Chrysler, am I wrong? Also, I always thought Force Engines were not very good, am I wrong about that too? Whenever I ran across an add for a boat with a Force engine I usually...
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    Are Metal Boats and Salt Water a bad mix?

    Trying to find a smaller (15-19")used boat and have seen a few metal boats that look interesting. I will be using it 100% in Salt Water and it will live outside on a very small portion of an island between the ocean and Intercostal. Will this be a rust issue in no time? I have seen a Polar...
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    What do you guys think of this boat for sale?

    Looking for a used boat in this size range, probably a bigger engine then I thought I would end up with. Any big things to look out for? I am not sure what totally rebuilt means and if that is good or bad. any help would be great. Looking at the picture it seems the helm is covering some sort...
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    About what year did 4 Stroke Outboards start becoming more common?

    I am on the hunt for a used boat, and would prefer a 4 Stroke Outboard if possible. Not sure my budget will get me one, but I'm going to try anyway. Wondering around what year this became more standard. TT
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    Should I buy a used Jet Boat, if not what?

    Hi, I have been lurking here for a few weeks trying to learn all I can before I buy a used boat. We have a 2nd home(condo) on the water in St Augustine on the Matanzas river. That's the Intercostal to those not familiar with the area. I am looking to buy a small boat for cruising, tubing...
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