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    New Used Cruiser Purchase

    Hi everyone, I am looking to step up from a 20' bowrider to a 26-28' cruiser to keep in the Northern Chesapeake. This will be my second boat purchase and I am looking to spend anywhere from 25K-40K. I would rather stay on the lower end of the range. I am looking for a single engine. What...
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    New Boat Purchase

    Hi everyone. I am thinking about purchasing a newer boat. I currently have a 2003 Stingray 200lx. I am looking to move up to some type of cruiser to put down on the upper part of the Chesapeake. I am looking for something in the range of 26-30 ft. I have only walked through a 26 ft and it...
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    Any good techniques for cleaning the bottom of a boat that sits in a river?

    My boat sits on bunks and it makes it almost impossible to get all areas. Any suggestions on how to get these areas clean?
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    Putting a new vinyl floor in a Stingray?

    Is it possible to rip up the carpet in a 2003 stingray 200sx and replace it with a vinyl floor? What is underneath the carpet? Thanks for the help.
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    Boating in Allentown

    Has anyone ever boated on the Lehigh River near Allentown? If so what ramp do you use. I know there is a ramp off of Daulphin St.. I saw an 18 ft cuddy in there over the weekend and was just curious about putting my 20ft bowrider in at that ramp? Also how deep does it get in that part of the...
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    Buying a new wakeboard

    This will be my second year wakeboarding, I bought a Hyperlite used last year and used it probably about 7-10 times. I am crossing the wakes and doing small jumps. I weigh about 195, and I have a 144 cm board. I wondered if I should get a new board or just stick with the one I have. I...
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    Questions about a tower?

    I have 2003 Stingray 200lx and I'm looking at getting a wakeboard tower put on. I have looked at the Monster and the Aerial Big Air tower. I will probably be going with one of these. I just had a couple of questions. 1. Do you tow the boat with the tower up or down? 2. I might buy a...
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    New York City

    I am from Allentown and I have a 20' stingray bowrider. I am looking into taking a day trip up to NYC and seeing the statue of liberty and possibly cruising around that area (when it finally stops snowing). If anyone can give me any information on where to put in or anything else it would be...
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    New Trailer Question

    After blowing apart a wheel bearing on my hustler single axle, I decided to upgrade to a tandem axle 08 shorelander with 4 disk brakes that work on surge. Is there a way if I decide to further down the road to convert them into electrical brakes? I am new to this so I was just curious. The...
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    Volvo Oil Leak

    I have V-6 Volvo Penta 220. I pulled the drain plug out yesterday after bringing the boat out of the water and noticed a little oily substance coating the plug. The oil tank was full so I am not sure where to look, any suggestions?
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    Which should I get GPS/Chartplotter

    I am fairly new to boating. I have 20' stingray bowrider. I plan on boating at lakes around PA and also long the chesapeake and delaware bays. Should I get a GPS or Chartplotter. I am looking to spend under 500 if possible. I could use advice on what to get. Thanks for the help.
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    Looking for a new trailer

    I have 2003 Stingray 200 LX. I am looking for a tandem axle trailer with brakes. I currently have a single axle hustler trailer with no brakes. Any ideas about where to look for a trailer ( new or used). I wouldn't mind finding a galvanized bunk trailer. Any suggestions would be great.
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    First time on the Chesapeake

    Planning on going down to the upper Chesapeake the weekend of the 24th with friends who have a couple boats down there. Taking my 20 ft bowrider. Any advice for the first time? Do I need a VHF radio even though I will be with others. Anything that we should check out? Would like to do some...
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    New to boating, live in PA

    I am new to boating and I am just wondering where are the best places to go. We live in Allentown PA and I know of Beltzville and Lake Wallenpaupack. Any advice going to these places or any other places would be much appreciated. Thanks. We have a 20 ft stingray by the way.
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    Boat Won't Start

    I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right area. Sorry if it is wrong. So I bought a 2003 Stingray 200lx, test drove it, everything worked great. I did see a battery jumper on the swim platform when it was in the garage. Went to drop it in the lake today and it wouldn't start. After a...
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