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    How to install new safety chains?

    My safety cables have rusted out and need to be replaced. They are fastened on to the trailer through a single bolt. I believe the cables have plate almost like the end of a battery cable that fits over the bolt. But the cables I am seeing on websites have loops at the ends. How do you...
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    Outward facing speaker solutions for transom

    Has anyone mounted speakers so you can hear the music while swimming off of the back of the boat? I know a wake tower with speakers would be a solution, but that's a bit pricey for my blood. I could mount 6x9s on either side of my tow hook, but that goes right into the engine compartment and am...
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    Suction cup mount for fish finders?

    Do they make mounts like what they have for GPS units in cars for fish finders? Because of the angle of the windshield on my bowrider, I don't have room for a conventional mount on the top of my console. A suction cup mount against the windshield would be perfect. But I am wondering if the...
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    Skeg guard went bye bye

    In my haste to get the boat in the water I forgot to check if the motor had been trimmed up and the skeg guard cut clean off going over a speed bump the 50 yards between where I store it and where I put it in. Terrible sound and I knew exactly what had happened when I heard it. <br /><br...
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    Why do so many mount vhf antenna near helm?

    It seems like most antennas in smaller boats are mounted on the starboard side near the helm. I know mounting it here provides for easy access for raising it up and down, but I thought you were supposed to mount it at least 3 ft away from the radio? And as far away from humans as possible...
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    Seeking recommendations for a good trailering boat cover manufacturer

    What brands are considered good for a trailering cover? And any tips on tieing down to prevent holes in the thing? <br /><br />Thanks.
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    Better to put heavy gear in towing vehicle or boat?

    If you are going camping and are towing the boat, what is the best place to put the gear to ensure the best performance and safety?
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    Putting kicker motor on a bowrider?

    I am more used to fishing boats and am new to pleasure boating. Anyway, it makes ne mervous to think that I only have one engine to work with. No kicker or even electric trolling motor to get you back to shore. So what do people do? I think I've seen kickers installed on bowriders but only...
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    24 foot Four Winns Horizon w/ OMC 5.8L -- can I ski behind it?

    I am about to buy a 1995 Four Winns 240 Horizon with the 5.8L. The specs say 255 HP at 45-48 MPH top speed. I know the wake is going to be huge behind this boat, but besides that, think she has enough speed out of the hole to yank a skier up? Should I fill only half of the 64 gal gas tank to...
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