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    Head holding tank pump out

    I like the idea of a built-in one as dumping it out sounds kinda gross to me. Not sure how much I need, most I could see on the boat is 5 people and even assuming everyone uses it once in a day then that is probably less than 2.5 gallons I figure the holding tank is. I am just hoping I can hold...
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    I use 3 racket straps on my old boat that was a 15ft crestliner from 1977. I did 2 from the transom to the trailer and one large one over the gunnels to the trailer on both sides. I figured in the event of a crash I wanted to be extra safe. I also didn't trust the winch stand at all so that was...
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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

    Time savings might be a good point there, trip to bring it down the way to the marina would be a while and gas costs too but then again if I just make it a stop when I am out on a day trip maybe not so bad. I will have to check with the yacht club if those caddy things are allowed or not. They...
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    Head holding tank pump out

    Shopvac sounds super gross and not something I have any interest in. Rather just never use the head than use a shopvac.
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    Which fuel to use?

    Yes, I do plan on spending, not near even half at 30MPH but until I have a summer under my belt and know my usage and such I am planning on the worst case. The 6500L is my worst case and my realistic guess is closer to 3500L of fuel though honestly that might even be high depending on what I end...
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    Head holding tank pump out

    That is the closest and cheapest I can find. There is a marina 100ft from where I launch but to get fuel or pump out you must have a slip. The next closest marina in the direction I will be headed 90% of the time is the 25 miles away.
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    Head holding tank pump out

    Just looked at them and seem cool but for $1200 USD compared to $60 each time that would take a while to pay off and justify. Might go a bit and see how often I need to empty it then see if they pay off might be worth it.
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    Head holding tank pump out

    Yeah it is kinda sad what I read but I have not found anything official on it yet and the sales guy said he is unsure too. The 212CC is not made anymore but the sales guy said the 222CC is a rename of the 212CC so I think that if I can find official specs on it then I am good but the Blackfin...
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    Head holding tank pump out

    Good to know I can go that long and I have no clue if it does, this is the first time I have ever had a boat with a head and I didn't know what to look for. I pick it up April 11 so will check shortly after that I guess
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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?

    Yeah budgeting and boating doesn't fit well but I have to lol I gave up on retirement savings for 3 years over my Glastron 😂 I agreed with myself on that I would set a budget for boats and not break it or I would not get a boat because I don't want to end up screwed and working till I die. The...
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    Which fuel to use?

    Oh yeah, it's the cheapest by far lol My payment is the most expensive part for me. Just with cheaper fuel, it means that the money I set aside for the boat for the year means I have more room for fuel than I did before. I budget tightly so I will set a budget for the boat's monthly cost...
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    Always thinking about the 'next' boat . . .

    I just bought my 2019 Blackfin 212CC and am already pricing out a next boat. I am not sure if I want to go to a Blackfin 272CC as my only boat or get a cruiser as a second one. I was thinking a SeaRay Sundancer 320 OB but that is a few years away since before that I want my place on the St Lawerence
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    Which fuel to use?

    Thanks all! I will be running 87 in it this summer then so hopefully with prices being cheaper I can have an excuse to get out more 😂
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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?

    Ah okay, yeah all that was done and service records to show it from a dealer
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    Blackfin 212CC worth it?

    It sat a lot yes, what do you mean by PMs? It has full service records from the original dealer. All looks good there just super low hours I am guessing because of the whole world going sideways I'm good with low hours if taken care of and properly maintained.
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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?

    Ah okay that makes sense with what I saw then. The boats still had weight limits on the plates but not person limits just 'yacht'. I think for me that isn't of much value as I boat with 2-6 people at most
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