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    right boat for the job?

    I am moving to the jupiter, fl area and am wanting to buy a boat. My question is, i want a boat that can serve multiple purposes and wonder if anyone can tell me if its realistic. I am going to learn to dive and have been told that within 5mi out there is some decent diving as well as fishing...
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    tv warranty of not?

    I have been looking at the lcd vs plasma forum and it seems pretty split so im not gonna get into that. My question is, most of the ppl with problems on there are after 2yrs, which is the typical warranty period for most tv's. So is it a good idea to pay 50,75,100 bucks for a warranty for a new...
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    tv's from craigslist?

    ok so i am a cheap as$ and dont want to go buy a brand new tv so i have been looking on craigslist and was wondering if anyone had some advice on the overall transaction. I dont know much about all the tech stuff with tv's so are they things i should look for so im not buying a lemon? Any brands...
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    twin o/b conversion

    ok so mutliple questions. i am looking at buying a 16' v hull alum. with a newer 9.9 merc., now as dumb or odd as this sounds if i wanted to buy an additional 9.9 to double up is that practical? if so does year and mfg have to be the same? do i have to buy some additional steering adjustments...
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    9.9 on 16ft v question

    i am considering buying a 16ft v hull aluminum boat with a 9.9 merc on it. The price is around 2500, and the boat is an 04 looks like it just rolled off the show room floor. Now my questions are, how fast do you think a 9.9four stroke will push a 16ft alum. v hull? is 2500 a fair/over/under...
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    Jupiter, Fl area and fishing?

    Well i am moving to jupiter area Florida. Ive been there once for an interview, anyway curious if anyone knows of some good fishing area's around there for a guy with a small boat (16')? and if anyone has lived there any recomendations about good places to live? port saint lucie sounds cheap...
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    saltwater to freshwater regs?

    I live in bradenton, fl. We have a freshwater river flowing into tampa bay area. My question is with my saltwater only license, can i fish to a certain point, only in the bay, both, or everything but lakes and ponds? I am from illinois and recently moved here so not sure, and if you can believe...
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    aluminum or fiberglass?

    Anyone have an opinion on fiberglass hull or aluminum hull boats as far as longevity, maintenance, weight, and ride? mostly for fishing.
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    aluminum or steel?

    fairly new to boating and just curious as the difference between aluminum and steel for props, is it just longevity of the prop or does it have something to do with performance to?
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    Any fishing help for bradenton?

    I live in bradenton, fl and am just curious if anyone who lives or has lived here has and recommended fishing spots or gps cordinates they are willing to share? have had one piece of advice for anyone in the same boat that ringling museum area has good fishing this time of yr.
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    Steering and control adaptability?

    Out of curiousity can anyone tell me what controls are adaptable to what outboard engines? That may be a dumb question, but i have heard certain motors only adapt to certain controls. Can anyone atleast maybe expand on that info, if not give a break down of control motor matchups?
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    outboard motors

    Ok, wow i didnt think it would turn into a dramatic post. I had posted the motor opinion question and few questions someone asked was how old, what u gonna do with it, boat size, controls. I am looking for the whole package, boat motor and if the all around deal is good, controls on it, but just...
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    make sense of acronyms

    Gonna sound like a dumbsh!t but can anyone make sense of all the acronyms im hearing. EMF,IMF,OMC,MHO,EFI, etc....I have been hearing these acronyms while asking outboard recommendations and have no idea what they mean, i am assuming its either a model engine or type(not mfg) engine.
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    shark?

    im fairly new to saltwater, for the whole "cool/interesting" factor i would like to catch a shark. Do most ppl eat shark or is the meat so-so or what do most do with the catch. I mostly want to have a pic and a good fight. I have caught one but it was a bonnethead, and at the time i thought it...
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    online boat shopping site?

    anyone know of any good online boat shopping sites besides craigslist and boattrader?
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    gamefisher motor?

    anyone form any opinions on a gamefisher motor? is that the mfg, or is that a subsidiary of a larger company? i have seen a few while looking around and have never known anyone that had one so seeing what ppl thought
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    when is motor unreliable?

    I am considering a new boat purchase and my last motor i would trust as far as i could throw it (85hp) so wont go far. I was curious as what ppl considered a motor that is trust worthy age wise 5,10,15yrs old, as in you could go 5mi off shore and trust 1 motor to get you back. As well as is...
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    fishing maps

    I had asked the question about finding free fishing maps online which i guess there arent many, so i guess im gonna have to break down and buy one. Anyone have any suggestions about a good fishing map, i know my wal-mart has the "fishing hot spot" map, anyone think these are good/bad or? i...
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    Why so few responses to motor opinon question?

    I posted a question about ppls opinoin on there fav. outboards or opinion on the most dependable motor under rsw21282 below and ask for your opinion(not argument) for a future buyer, i would like a variety of opinions.
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    Bearings failure?

    ok, so i have an 81' cajun brute with original trailer i had replaced the bearings and hub(after they failed on me and limped home). So new hub, new bearings 500miles later the bearings fail AGAIN! they were well greased with marine grease, they wore flat spots. Also as embarassing as it is, i...
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