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  1. Sprig

    Retirement in another Country

    Why do you want to move to another country? And what are you looking for in another country, what things are important you you. The answers to those questions are key to answering your question.
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    Car won’t start. One click

    if this isn't a text book case of bad ground(s), then I ever heard of a bad ground connection, even with a new battery. Start cleaning all connections until you get the stamp of approval from your MIL. This^^^^. After cleaning all the connections make sure the connections are tight. Especially...
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    New Lund Owner

    You don’t mention the purpose you plan to use the boat or the 15 hp kicker motor for. I’m assuming the motor for trolling. If that’s the case forget the kicker and go with an electric bow mounted trolling motor with auto pilot. They are way better for trolling for many reasons. Before I...
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    Boat Ramp Disaster

    He should have taken control of the situation, been a leader. He stood there with a dumb look on his face just watching. He could have had a rope or tow strap and attached it to the Jeep and the back of his car to stop the Jeep from sliding further. (left his car top of the short ramp on dry...
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    Boat Ramp Disaster

    The driver made numerous errors/mistakes that caused the disaster. The boat was still attached to the front bow stop of the trailer. It was the weight of the boat and trailer that dragged the Jeep back into the water. The flotation of the boat attached to the boat lighted the weight of the...
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    Towing with/without Overdrive

    In general you shouldn’t tow in OD. Doing so can over heat the automatic transmission and cause transmission failure. Each vehicle has its own set of instructions for towing and it varies by vehicle make and year. Towing in OD or not will be covered in your vehicle owners manual. Consult your...
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    Carver or Bayliner

    A boat that old, that size and however much $$$$ you are spending , you need to spend a little more and have a marine survey. When you decide the most appropriate boat for you get it surveyed. If the seller hesitates at you getting it surveyed, walk away.
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    VHF antenns

    As others have said VHF is line of sight. In general the taller the antenna the better. Replace it with another 8’ antenna with a ratchet mount so you can lay it down when not in use or trailering or going under a low bridge. If possible get a 12’ antenna.
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    So... I want to buy a boat, but I know nothing about them.

    The lake only allows 21’ boats? Not 20’ or 22’ ??? This makes absolutely no sense. Please pray tell can you provide the name and location of this lake? I am quite curious.
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    Replacement Tires for dual axle trailer?

    What ever tire you decide on you need to replace them now. Running 10 year old trailer tires is just plain dangerous. Running those old tires on a heavy trailer and boat could spell disaster for you and your passengers and for other people on the road. Ever had a trailer tire blow at 70 mph? I...
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    Looking at 1990 Bayliner, need advice

    I’d run from that. Cheap boats are cheap for a reason. Cheap boats end up being very expensive boats.
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    First boat is it worth it?

    That’s basically an old old flashy go fast boat. Those kind of boats usually get the poop beat out of them because they are driven flat out every time they are used. I’d suggest for a first boat you look for something a little less flashy, a little smaller and less $$$. Keep in mind that fuel...
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    Trailer tires dryrotting again

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    Towing 20 hours from FL to TX

    That much weight, that long of a trip in summer heat you may likely fry your automatic transmission and that will be a hefty expense. Find another way to get your boat to Texas.
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    What kind of smalll boat is this?

    That is probably a home made or kit boat. It is over loaded and they in that situation should be wearing pfd’s.
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    Decent reels??

    I assume you mean “Desent “ reels not ”decent”. Descent reels are not decent, in fact they are cheap garbage. You get what you pay for. Remember in general cheap is not good and good is not cheap. Rather than name a specific reel just go and look at well known brand reels like Penn, Shimano...
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    Sharing a berth

    That is a very very bad idea. So much can go way wrong in that situation. No way would I berth my boat there.
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    New Tires

    Just a couple of points. If you have a tandem trailer then replace all 4 tires not just 2. Pay attention to the speed rating on the trailer tires. Many are rated at 65mph or less. Get tires that your speed while towing won’t exceed the speed rating. Exceeding the speed rating causes excessive...
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    Looking to buy a budget saltwater boat

    A cheap old boat piloted by a novice/inexperienced owner in the OCEAN is a dangerous and very very very bad idea.
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    Very Disappointed, Thoughts

    Why are you even posting this? They sent you the wrong cover, return it for a new cover or a refund. I have no idea what your point or purpose is with this post. This makes 0 sense. Trolling?
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