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    People and your boat...

    I brought my boat (Checkmate) home for the first time to store in my garage for the winter. While I was outside cleaning it, a few nosy neighbors walked over and asked me a few questions about it. It was almost like they were mad that I had one. Have you ever had this feeling??? Just to be...
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    Buying a Boat...

    I found a great deal on an older Checkmate (15 foot). The problem is the seller doesn't have any paperwork for the boat. However, he does have paperwork for some other boat on his yard. He is willing to "sell" me the title and vin tag on that boat (Not the Checkmate). What do you guys think...
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    Steering Console...

    Thinking of buying this: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-15-Inflatable-SPEED-BOAT-TUNNEL-HULL-XCAT-Racing-/270597501881?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f00de33b9 Is there a steering console that exists for this??? Boatstogo.com has one that looks like it would work. Any feedback...
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    Tunnel Hull Inflatable...

    What kind of trailer would I need for a 15 foot tunnel hull XCAT???
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    New Boats...

    What is the "oldest" "new" boat you have seen at dealerships? Ebay has BRAND-NEW 2008's for sale.
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    Horsepower Question...

    What happens if you put an outboard engine with more horsepower than the recommened horsepower on a boat? I am being conserative...Boat says 10h.p. and I put a 15h.p. engine on???
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    Lake Hopatcong...

    Thoughts on boating Lake Hopatcong (New Jersey)?
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    Jersey Shore...

    I used to boat in the Haverstraw, NY - Stony Point, NY area for years. I sold the boat a few years ago and thinking about buying a "new" one. Anyway, does anybody have any recommendations of boating spots along the Jersey Shore that aren't to far from North Jersey. In other words, looking for a...
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    Steering Console...

    I'm thinking about buying a 14 foot aluminum boat off Craigslist. The boat has three bench seats. How do I mount a steering console on this? Pictures...
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    Thinking of coming back...

    I sold my boat late 2007. I needed the money to get some things done and needed the weekends. Here we are Spring 2010 and I'm thinking/looking at buying another one. A Craigslist fixer-upper for a few thousand dollars. Nothing crazy here. Since 2007 a lot has changed in America. With the...
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    How???

    I am looking to buy an aluminum "row-boat" kind of thing. Maybe one that can hold a 15 H.P. engine. I see many on Craigslist that would work. However, they don't have steering consoles. I have done research on-line and have found consoles that I think you somehow bolt onto the floor. Usually...
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    Aftermarket...

    We all know that there are many aftermarket engine mods. for street engines. Are there any for boat engines???
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    I'm Trying...

    I'm trying to get my engine started to properly winterize it. The problem is that I can't get it to turn over. It's "almost" there. Sounds like it needs an extra volt to get it started. Thoughts...
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    Prop...

    Will a high-performance propeller increase speed and handling?
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    WOW

    What is going on??? I am trying to browse the threads???
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    Mooring Covers...

    If I buy one of these "semi-custom" boat covers. How can I assure that it will keep my boat covered when it is docked???
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    Post Your Tow Vehicle...

    I'll give it another try:
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    Spray Paint...

    I have a problem that is pretty annoying. Instead of new vinyl, I used spray paint made for vinyl. Half of the boat looks really good. The other half has some dirty spots. From my mechanic, etc. Is there a way to clean spray paint. Soap and water isn't exactly doing the trick.
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    Anyone...

    Has anyone in the tri-state area began their "spring" cleaning on their boats? - I was at the boat ONCE to remove some of the teak. Hopefully, this upcoming weekend is gonna be warm. <br />I have a feeling we're gonna have a rainy summer. Like the Summer of 1996 or 1997 where it rained every...
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    Teak

    I read some of the archived "teak restoration" postings. They didn't help me much because I am almost certain that the teak on my boat hasn't been treated since 1987. Here's where I am - I bought a wire brush and different grades of sandpaper. I used the wire brush for the hard-to-reach places...
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