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    Power steering pump making loud whining sound and condensation inside the housing

    I have been doing spring prep (stupid me but that is another post) and I have come across a loud whining sound coming from my power steering pump and some water condensation inside it. How do I go about figuring out what is wrong and what is causing each of these issues? I should note that...
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    Retractable Transom Tie Down Strap size

    I am looking to add a new transom strap to my trailer for my Blackfin 212CC which is a 21.5ft center console boat weighting about 3600lbs dry or about 4825lbs fully loaded for a day of fishing. I am looking at straps online and trying to determine what I need for breaking strength to allow me...
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    Hooking up a sionyx nightwave to a Simrad Go SX9

    I have a Simrad Go SX9 and have been looking for affordable night vision for my boat since I am hoping to do more night runs this year and while I loved my radar last year it just didn't give me the confidence to run at night like I need/want to. Right now what should take 1.5 hours would take...
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    Truck reporting over hitch weight

    I have a 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 without the max towing package. It is not ideal but works fine for my 21ft center console boat. However, it sits a bit low for my comfort which I suspect is tied to what it was reporting last time I drove it. It says I am over hitch weight (GVWR) however I...
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    Keeping the rain and wind off us on the water

    I have a 2019 Blackfin 212CC (21ft center console) with the hard top and tiny windshield. I am trying to figure out a plan for how I can keep the wind and rain off us as much as we can next year. I was thinking I could get some brackets and mount plexi glass on the hard top posts and that...
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    Easier time putting on the trailer

    Currently I load my Blackfin 212CC on the trailer almost always by myself as my girlfriend is not comfortable with assisting or directing me too much. I also have a small issue of sometimes missing the winch post depending on winds and current. I also have to climb out the front of the boat onto...
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    Charger for on trailer or shore power

    I have a center console that is pretty new with dual batteries. It has a selector in the bilge area. I keep it on a trailer currently and am looking at part time leaving it in a slip. Looking for a power solution to plug it in and keep the batteries fresh and good to go. I think they got down...
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    Using boat with a bad trim

    I have a 2019 Blackfin 212CC with the 225 merc. The trim started acting up last week with slowly going down. I put it up and locked it for the past week. I have someone coming to take a look in a few weeks but with it being the long weekend I really want to get out. I am considering going out if...
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    Possibly getting a slip - what to know before saying yes

    I have never had a slip and was talking to the harbour master today at a yacht club I joined to get back into sailing and he said they have a very rarely used area of the harbour that might fit my center console and that I should take a look at it. He told me the price and how it would let me...
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    Storage on land

    I have always had older boats that were small and never drew much power other than engine startup and nav lights - all the battery was needed for. I brought home a 2019 Blackfin 212CC a week and a half ago. It has way more (maybe too many for now) electronics that draw power. I am having to...
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    EPIRB model to get?

    I am looking to get an EPIRB for boating on the St Lawerence and Lake Ontario on the suggestion of a few people I know as well as reading online they are useful for open water - 10 miles or more offshore. I am located on the Canadian side and mainly looking on amazon.ca for options. The ones I...
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    Is it worth getting a VHF with AIS in it?

    I live in the St Lawerence River area and will be there and on Lake Ontario. My new boat doesn't have a VHF radio on it and I am not sure where to put it yet (Blackfin 212CC with a second screen so not much room) so was thinking of getting a handheld unit until I decide on what I want for...
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    Stupid shake-down cruise? Lake Ontario

    I am picking up a new to me 2019 Blackfin 212CC in April, I live on the St Lawerence river and the boat is about halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie at a dealer. For shits and giggles, I was curious how many tanks of gas I would need to boat it home from the closest launch point on Lake...
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    Head holding tank pump out

    This will be my first ever year with a boat that has a head onboard. I don't expect it to be used much and was wondering about the process of pumping it out. I will be trailering it and keeping it likely at a yacht club near the ramp I will go to if the one at the club doesn't work for me. Which...
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    Which fuel to use?

    I have a Mercury 2019 225HP XL on a boat I just bought and have yet to pick up. I checked the Mercury website and PDF, it shows to use 87 fuel but everything I have ever heard is marine engines work best with 91/premium and that is all the marinas around me sell too far as I know. I am wondering...
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    Blackfin 212CC worth it?

    I am currently looking at a 2019 Blackfin 212CC listed at $115k CAD. It has most options but is missing a few accessories like the cooler. Also has only 19 hours on it. I am wondering if this is a good deal or not. I could not find any comparables thanks to it being winter. Also if anyone...
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    What are the benefits of NMMA yacht certification?

    I am considering two boats in the next 1-2 years, the Robalo 272 (yacht rated 27ft) and the other is the Robalo 250 (25ft). I am tied to which one I like more. I am a bit curious about what the NMMA yacht certification gets me both in Canada and the US. I am looking at moving south of the border...
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    Wellcraft or Robalo or Black Fin or BW for CC?

    I am looking to buy a CC in the 22-23ft range and currently looking at a Wellcraft 222 Fisherman, a Robalo R230, a BlackFin 222C (might be over budget), and a Boston Whaler 230 Outrage (might be over budget). I am looking to get opinions and experiences about these boats. My goals are boating...
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    Worthwhile to take the Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course - TP 14692 E (Canada)

    I am considering taking the SVOP course (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course - TP 14692 E) to get better at boating and confirm that I still remember it all from when I was in cadets. I have 13 years of experience owning boats and I have 2 years before that working on sailing boats...
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    Maintenance costs?

    Hey all, I am likely getting a Wellcraft 262 fisherman with the twin Mercury 250's. I am wondering if anyone could give me an idea of maintenance costs. I will be leaving it in a freshwater slip for the summer with me hauling it in/out as needed. I will not be doing any maintenance myself...
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