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    Reading Codes on a VolvoPenta 5.7GiC-300-J?

    I am buying a 2011 Regal from my old man. What is the cheapest and easiest way to read codes as we got limp home mode and CEL? I was looking into an Easy Connect tool, but the closest dealer, which is a couple hours away is unsure if it is compatible with my motor.
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    Towing and Cockpit cover concerns?

    I am buying my old man's old boat, due to lack of use and I am goign to haver it towed 1400 miles by a 3rd party. This past weekend I replaced 6 snaps, on the cockpit cover that he said got ripped off when someone towed his boat 100 miles to his lake house. I do question if the person towing...
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    CEL, Unusual Whine, and Limp Home Mode?

    I am buying my old man's boat as he doesn't use it that much. When we were driving it this past weekend, it seemed to go into a limp home mode w/ limited speed/RPM and the check engine light came on. I heard a whine that didn't sound normal and my dad and brother said they weren't used to it. My...
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    2003 Chaparral 230ssi - Rotted Foredeck Question

    I just drove 4 hours to check out a boat. I went over it carefully and I see two issues. One issue is bigger than the other. 1) Keel near the bow is missing some gelcoat and I can see the fiber glass. About a 6" x1" are, maybe from beaching the boat? 2) The deckboard that inpregnated in...
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    Snap in carpet and sun platform options?

    Looking at a 2003 Chaparral 230ssi that has knurled gelcoat finish on swim platform and worn out carpet. I want a snap in replacement for the carpet, it doesn't need to be carpet and I am interested in other materials. For the swim platform, I am looking at a seadek or similar. What all have you...
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    PITA finding Mechanic or Surveryor for Pre-Sale Evalulations

    I think I am set on buying a 2003 Chaparral 230 ssi that is located 4 hours away in PA. The issue is the boat is located in BFNW. I found a Marine Surveryor that is located an hour away. Called no answer, so I emailed him this morning as I hope for a reply back. I also called around to a half...
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    2003 Mercrusier 5.7 350Mag MPI vs. 2001 Mercrusier 5.7 EFI?

    I am looking at a couple old Chaparrals. The older one has the EFI (throttle body injection?), while the newer one has a plastic cover on it that says 350Mag. The 2001 looks to have a little better kept interior, though the newer one has the 350Mag under the "hood". If I understand correctly the...
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    Downsides of buying an IO Saltwater boat in the north east?

    I only boat on fresh water inland lakes, though I do see a few boats come up in my searches that I like, though the only downside is they are on salt water. I have read and heard that salt water is harder on boats, especially ones with IOs. I know the annodes need to be swapped out to Magnisium...
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    Understanding Moisture Readings on a Marine Survey?

    I am interested in a boat that is hours away. I was a little surprised, when the broker sent me a Marine Survey of the boat. I tend to be a bit cynical, when it comes to people selling stuff. Though a couple things in the report caught my eye. The surveyor used a Tramex Skipper Plus, though I am...
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    2001 Chaparral 230 SSi vs. 2007 SeaRay Sundeck 200

    I am looking at getting a bigger boat. I currently own a 2000 Maxum 1900 SC (Cuddy) w/ a 4.3L Mercruisier (190hp). It was great for the first decade, though feels small after having a family. My requirements: Open Bow Duo Pro/Bravo III Arena seating w/ capt Chair(s) (currently have back to back...
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    Lot more new boaters and large wakes?

    I mostly trailer my boat, though this year I wanted to try a dry slip to avoid the lines of the ramp and compel myself to go out more as I spent more money for it. As I wasn't going to a public launch, I thought I would avoid most of the memorial day craziness. Though I was wrong, it felt like...
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    Trailer Plates and buying boat hours away?

    I am in NY and the only boats that I am interested are hours away. One is in Canada and the other is in PA. Still figuring out which one I want to look at. Which ever one I want to buy is contingent on sea trial and letting a mechanic to take a look at it. If all is well I will buy it, though...
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    Peoples vs. Peoples/Gear weight limits?

    I am looking at a boat and it has the same 1100lbs limit weight for peoples. Though mine has 1200lbs peoples/gear and this boat I am looking at has 1400lbs peoples/gear. Any idea why the people capacity is the same, but the gear is different? Thought it would be a constant ratio or something...
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    Thoughts on this 2001 Chaparral 230 SSI?

    Been looking and having issues finding a boat. I am looking for a 21-23ft open bow w/ either an outboard or IO w/ Bravo III. It is a bit older than I would want and I would have to import it into the US. From the pictures the boat and vinyl looks in good condition. I know some like Chaparral...
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    High Prices of used boats and the future? Bubble or not?

    Was looking at upgrading my 19ft cuddy to a 21-23ft open bow as I have a family now and my cuddy is feeling a bit cramped as of late. I know demand is high from people wanting to get out from covid. It feels like runabouts have seen a 2 fold increase in price. Even my cuddy value has gone up a...
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    Registration numbers removed via photoshop on classifieds?

    I see a lot of boat ads on craigslist that have no registration numbers as of late. I used to use registration numbers, license plates, and even palm trees to help tell if an ad was legit or not. We have no palm trees up north and if the reg is for some far flung state, it is most likely a scam...
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    Wonder if I should go IO again or go OB?

    I have owned my 2000 Maxum 1900SC Cuddy w/ a 4.3L Mercrusier for about a decade now. It was a great boat, though has gotten a lot smaller as we have a kid as well as many friends we used to take out. So we are looking at going with a Deck or Bow Rider. While looking, I noticed there are a lot...
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    Fair price for 2010 Regal 2300 from old man?

    Boat pricing is a bit out of wack at the current moment. The nada guides also seem off as they are apprasing the boat for more than what he paid for his 2010 Regal 2300¹ a decade ago. My old man is thinking of getting rid of it and their lake house as my siblings don't use it enough for the...
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    Mercury 200XL FS DTS vs. Yamaha F200XB?

    I am looking at getting a HD2 OB Four Winns. It has a couple engine options. It seems like it is a challenge to find good comparisons or benchmarks on these engines, other than there specs. Mercury 200XL FS 200HP 3.4L V6 475lbs 24valves EFI 87 Octane Yamaha F200XB 200HP 2.8L I-4 489lbs...
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    What happend to Forrest Green Boats ?

    I really like the green of my 2000 Maxum 1900SC. I don't see this color used as much, I know Maxum closed its doors about a decade ago, though Green seems like a good classic that isn't overdone like blue. Granted I admit I may have gone overboard by buying matching bimini, fenders, throwable...
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