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    A Boat For Christmas?

    I was just wondering yesterday if anyone has ever bought a power boat for Christmas? A lot of things are advertised on that can be bought for Christmas, but what about a nice new (or used) boat? We remember when we bought a 1989 16' Invader Bowrider for Christmas back in 2005. We bought it...
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    Replace Doel-fin Hydrofoil Stabilizer?

    We are replacing a pretty bad anodoe under the Doel-fin Hydrofoil Stabilizer on our 1992 Celebrity 200 Cuddy Cabin and was wondering if we should also replace the Doel-fin Hydrofoil Stabilizer. We don't know how long they last, but each of the fins have a some curve in the fin (wearness...
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    Bilge Area Water Level

    What should be the maximum amount of water that would be in the bilge area after being out on the water for an hour or so? Where does the water come from that does get into the bilge area (being there is no water leaks anywhere)? Is it time to look for a water leak when the bilge pump is being...
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    Winterization In Florida........Yes or No?

    I have been told that "winterizing" is not needed in Florida. We haven't "winterized" our 1992 20' Cuddy Cabin since we bought it here in 2009 and it seems to have been fine each Spring. We done the "winterization" thing to our 1989 Bowrider when we lived south of Denver, CO, but their winters...
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    Rust Color On Outdrive?

    Last week, while checking the status (how good/bad) the outdrive anodes were, I noticed quite a bit of rust color on the outdrive. Anyone tell me what this possibly from. The rust color is only in this area. [/IMG]
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    Older Boat Maintenance/Repair Costs..........And, When To Say "Enough Is Enough!"

    Older Boat Maintenance/Repair Costs..........And, When To Say "Enough Is Enough!" One of the problems with a 20 yr old boat (1992) is the cost of parts/labor for maintenance and repairs. I'm old (well, 63) and absolutely cann't do anything for maintenance/repairs to a boat engine or drive (it...
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    Are You A "Fair-Weather" Boater?

    If we were some 30 years (or more) younger we wouldn't be, but, almost in our mid 60's now, we sure are! With whatever we do for fun nowadays, we have to (actually must) watch out for our health. Being caught in the rain can get us sick, bopping around on the water in wind can give our bodies so...
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    New Engine Block Break-In

    Just got our 1992 Celebrity 200 Cuddy back with a new long block in it. The carb has been rebuilt w/new plugs, wires, distributor cap/rotor, belts and alternator. The manifolds/risers are a year old. I've been reading that the break-in time is approx. 20 hrs. The mechanic who installed the new...
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    Choosing The Right Mechanic

    How's your marine service-mechanic with: attitude/customer service, labor cost, parts costs, reasonably clean/organized shop and office? One marine service/mechanic (Mercruiser Dealer) we've used does a great job, BUT, charges $95 per hr labor and costs for parts aren't cheap. Their labor...
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    Boating Class

    Have you or would you take a boating class? We have one here called ABS (About Boating Safety) Class put on by the USCGA. It is $25 and is all day on a Saturday. Comments?
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    Any Lady Boaters Out There?

    My wife was wondering how many ladies out there enjoy boating as much as she does? Actually, she helps me launch/retrieve our 20' cuddy, but I have to drive the hauling vehicle/trailer........pulling the length/hull size of our boat behind our Durango is too intimidating for her! I have to back...
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    Hot Weather, Age and Boating

    Primarily wondering about people who are "up there in age" (60 plus) and would have to launch/retrieve their boat in fairly hot weather (90 plus w/humidity).........I have read that it is not recommended at all! Five or so years ago, wife and I may not have even give it a second thought about...
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    Electric Winch?

    I know there are some Threads on the subjectin this Forum, but from what I've read in them, the people that want one/have one are much younger than we are and don't have some "arthritis" in their hands. So, with that being said, here goes: My wife is having trouble cranking our boat up to the...
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    My Battery Questions

    Ok, we have a NAPA Starting battery that came with the boat when bought in April '09 and was bought new by the previous owner in Feb '09. The "First Mate" and I have discussed it and decided we want to get a new battery. The battery we got just doesn't seem to start the engine as quickly as we'd...
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    Overnight In A Cuddy Cabin?

    Ok, we've had this boat since '09 and have never spent the night on it. It's a 20 footer and the cuddy cabin can fit both of us sitting up or laying down pretty nice. I'm 6'1" and have no problem laying down in it, but have very little-to-no extra space at either end (feet or head). Wife and I...
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    Getting To OLD for Launching & Retrieving?

    We are in our early 60's and it seems like it is becoming more and more physically exhausting to launch and retrieve our 20' cuddy cabin. Anyone out there that have the same feelings? Has anyone out there decide/decided to pay the money for a permanent slip or dry storage so there would be no...
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    Engine Idle Surging Up & Down

    This is a 1992 Celebrity 200, 5.7L engine, Alpha 1 Mercruiser Drive (I/O). The carb has been rebuilt twice, both times in 2009. Previous owner had it rebuilt right before putting the boat up for sale, but did not tell us. After we bought it and was having new plugs put in/carb adjusted, mechanic...
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    Tide Table & Boat Draft

    Do you use a Tide Table where you boat? We put our boat into St John's River here in Jax......right across from NAS at Goodby's Creek Landing. Haven't thought much about looking at a Tide Table for launching or retrieving until lately. The area where boats "exit" from the creek into the river...
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    Taking Someone For A Boat Ride?

    My wife asked me last night if a female friend of hers at work (and her husband) could go out with us on our boat sometime. Well, after a discussion with my wife about "responsiblility/liability" of boat owners and found out that this girl and her husband had never been on a boat before, to say...
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    Removing Bad Oxidation

    Parts of the sides of our 1992 Celebrity 200 Cuddy is badly oxidized. We've tried a few "oxidation removing" products with very little-to-no luck. We have a buffer, but due to my arm strengh and/or the buffer......it just isn't happening! A Boat Detailer just cost more than we can afford. We'd...
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