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    Outdrive Stolen at Marine Center

    I decided to drop my insurance since my 18' 4.3 liter boat was for sale at marine center for 2 months...someone stole my entire Mercruiser outdrive which was brand new. After 2 months, he said that they did not get around to pulling it into the fenced in area.<br /><br />since it was on...
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    Sea Pro Livewell...How does this work?

    I just bought an 18’ Sea Pro CC this year and tried to use the livewell for the first time. The owners manual has about 3 sentences on how to use it and no details are given. The livewell has a pvc pipe that threads into a drain at the bottom and there is a piece towards the top on the back of...
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    Transducer...to drill or not to drill.

    Got a couple questions...I just bought a Lowrance GPS/fish finder and will be mounting transducer today...<br /><br />Any opinions on whether I should run the cable into a drilled hole above the water line or just run the cable up and over the back of the boat. I have 18' Sea Pro with...
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    selling boat with a new Jasper Motor..worth?

    I just bought a new boat and finding it difficult to sell my old 1990 18' Mach I open bow. I just installed a brand new 4.3 Jasper motor w/warranty and wanted to know how much the boat is worth. NADA claims $5,800, but that is with old motor.<br /><br />Included is the following:<br...
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    New boat engine usually broken in?

    Picking up my 2005 18' center console on Wednesday and wondering if the 90hp Yamaha will be broken in. Is this common? If so, I won't have to pre-mix oil in gas tank for the first 10 hours. <br /><br />Also, if i decide to get 4 stroke in future, will I have to get a new tank given the fact...
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    Chesapeake Tidal River Fishing Spot

    Figured I would share the single best Chesapeake Bay tidal river fishing spot...<br /><br />Place called Stoney point on the Tuckahoe River. This river is a trib off of Choptank and is just south of Queen Anne, MD. I have been fishing here for years and is incredible. Be sure to know the...
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    Babies and Boating: Safe?

    I am a new dad and my son is about 6 months. Common sense tells me to wait for next season to ride around at cocktail speed in my boat with him (with PFD). Is there an age that is considered "safe" with kids (given good weather)?<br /><br />Also, I have a 2005 18' center console and will be...
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    New 100% composite boats: Why pay for the name brand such as Whaler?

    Just wanted to get some opinions on today’s boats...they all seem to have the same power choices and most have 100% composite construction and stainless hardware (even entry level) leaving very little as your deciding factor on your boat choice. <br /><br />I know for years, the Boston Whalers...
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    Warning: Scam artists when selling boat

    I am selling my old boat and can't believe how many scam artists there are. I got over 10 emails from people who want to buy a boat for someone over seas using certified check. Their stories are ellborate and I am sure many fall for their scams...Just wanted to warn people who are selling...
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    Mixing Oil for motor break-in period

    I am getting my new boat in a few days and I downloaded the owners manual for the motor (Yamaha 90 HP 2-stroke). Yamaha says to not only fill oil reserve, but to mix the 50:1 in the fuel tank for the break-in period (first 10 hours).<br /><br />Do I fill the entire 41 gallon tank with mixed...
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    Mixing Oil for motor break-in period

    I am getting my new boat in a few days and I downloaded the owners manual for the motor (Yamaha 90 HP 2-stroke). Yamaha says to not only fill oil reserve, but to mix the 50:1 in the fuel tank for the break-in period (first 10 hours).<br /><br />Do I fill the entire 41 gallon tank with mixed...
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    Waterproof Marine Laptop?

    I am a Meteorologist and do some independent research on the Chesapeake. Any good ideas on how to keep a laptop dry and usable in adverse conditions? I would be using this on a small 18' center console. I thought about puting the laptop through a foodsaver, but it needs to cool.
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    Two engine choices...same price...which one?

    I just bought an 18' Sea Pro 180 CC and I had the choice of a 2 stroke Yamaha or Johnson (90 hp). The sales rep said they are both great motors and that the Johny was 4 cylinders and Yamaha was 3. I chose the Yamaha just because that is what I see charter fisherman using in the Chesapeake. <br...
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    Two engine choices...same price...which one?

    I just bought an 18' Sea Pro 180 CC and I had the choice of a 2 stroke Yamaha or Johnson (90 hp). The sales rep said they are both great motors and that the Johny was 4 cylinders and Yamaha was 3. I chose the Yamaha just because that is what I see charter fisherman using in the Chesapeake. <br...
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    Bought Sea Pro 180..Good Boat? Johnson or Yamaha?

    At the Bay Bridge boat show I just bought a 2005 Sea Pro 180 CC that has 2-stroke 90 hp motor. Out the door, I got this boat/trailer for $15,400. <br /><br />Good Price?<br /><br />Is this a good boat for the Chesapeake and medium chop?<br /><br />I chose Yamaha, but could get Johny 2 stroke...
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