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    Does this sound right to you?

    I have a 50HP Mariner 4 stroke powering a Scout Dorado 155. The boat has a dry weight of 650 lbs. and the hull is a tri-V hull (I think that's what they call them).<br /><br />With one adult and no gear, I am getting a top speed of 25mph at an RPM of around 5000. <br /><br />Does this sound...
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    Any Scout owners here?

    I just bought a '98 Scout Dorado 155 with Mariner 50 HP four-stroke. I'd like to hear from any other owners of Scout boats near the same size.<br /><br />What power are you running? I'm getting about 24mph with my boat and am wondering if that is normal. <br /><br />Also, any suggestions...
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    Is this a good deal? '96 Lund with '95 Merc.

    Guys, I'm pretty new to this so I'm looking for some opinions on this deal.<br /><br />'96 Lund SV16 with '95 Mercury 30hp, electric start. Open boat, tiller steering. Lowrance x65 fish finder, no-name basic trailer with good tires and bearings. Very good condition, low hours, original owner...
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    New to me '95 Mercury 30hp - and advice?

    I just bought a used aluminum fishing boat with a 1995 electric start Mercury 30HP outboard. The motor is in pristine condition, starts right away and runs strong.<br /><br />Having owned nothing more sophisticated than an old Johnson 9.9. I never even winterized that thing. I just threw it...
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    What are late '80's SeaRay's like?

    Considering a 1987 Searay Sorrento. I know that they had problems with using cheap wood in the stringers in the 90s. What about '87? Were they better built?
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    Triton SF18 power?

    Looking at a 1999 Triton SF18 with 100hp 4-stroke Yamaha. My initial thought is that it's underpowered. Boat is about 1700lbs. dry and is rated for a 150. <br /><br />Thoughts?
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    Triton SF18 power?

    Looking at a 1999 Triton SF18 with 100hp 4-stroke Yamaha. My initial thought is that it's underpowered. Boat is about 1700lbs. dry and is rated for a 150. <br /><br />Thoughts?
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    Two boats - which one to buy?

    I'm in a bit of a quandary here. I have two boats I am looking at, both are appealing to me. I'd like to solicit some opinion here.<br /><br />They are basically identical boats - 22 ft. Doral bowriders but, one is newer and has a bigger motor.<br /><br />Boat #1 - 1996 hull, 2000 150 Merc EFI...
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    Dewinterizing/inspection after long storage period

    Hi guys. I'm in the process of completing a deal on a used boat that has a 150 Johnson OceanPro, 2000 model, purchased in late 2001.<br /><br />The seller has 14 hours on the motor and did not take it out even once last summer. I spoke to his mechanic, an authorized Johnson dealer and he...
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    How to secure boat / prevent theft?

    Hope you guys don't mind all these newbie questions. I sure appreciate the advice.<br /><br />I once read that 15% of the boats on the water today are stolen boats. Don't know if that's true but it leads to a question.<br /><br />In a situation where the boat is moored at a private dock, how...
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    Buying used boat - how to know it's lien free?

    I was wondering, when buying a used boat from a private individual, how do you check for liens? I live in Ontario and when buying cars, the government issues a "Used Vehicle Information Kit" that lists any outstanding liens. No such thing for boats. <br /><br />So can a bank check for you...
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    Walkarounds - appropriate as run-about?

    Still looking for my cottage boat. As I mentioned in a previous post, I need something versatile that will handle fishing, skiing and day cruising. <br /><br />I saw a Wellcraft 23 foot walkaround recently and started thinking it might work. I wanted to solicit some opinions here. I'm sure a...
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    Old Cobalts

    I know all about Cobalt quality but how do these boats hold up in the long term? Assuming the engine is good, would a 19-21 foot Cobalt last for 20-25 years? <br /><br />Would you say, buy a 1980 Cobalt over a 1990 Searay if the money and equipment were the same?<br /><br />Would Cobalt have...
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    Anyone boat in Muskoka?

    I just bought a cottage there and I'm wondering if anyone boats on the big three - Rosseau, Muskoka or St. Joseph.
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    Anyone heard of Regency?

    Is anyone familiar with Regency boats? They are a Canadian mfg. I can't find a thing about them on the web other than their rather sparse website (www.regencyboats.com). Surely someone out there owns one of these or has an opinion. Is this a well constructed boat? Reason I ask is that...
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    Purchasing Entry Level Bowrider - advice?

    Hi Folks. I tried posting this to rec.boats but man, there is a lot of off-topic traffic on that list. So here goes, I hope you don't mind the newbie questions.<br /><br />I just purchased a new cottage and will be buying my first powerboat. I'll be using the boat for cruising a fairly large...
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