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    Depth Finder Not Working?

    It seems that my depth finder has quit working. It seemed like it started to displaying things intermittently. Then it started to display depths that were impossible for the lake every so often, but now it shows only "--". This is the OEM depth finder that came in my 2000 Maxum 1900 SC. Any...
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    Funeral Question

    Normally I would ask my parents, what they think on something like this, but they are away w/o email/phone contact. A coworker of mine who I worked with for 2 years died, he was 34. We were not extremely close, but I would go out to lunch with him and others. I plan to attend calling hours...
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    Ski locker doesn't fit Skis

    On my new to me boat there is a little locker in the center of the boat. When I was looking at the manual it referred it as the "Ski locker". So I tried to put skis in there and it didn't fit. I got down and looked closer and it was a much smaller compartment than I thought, a couple feet...
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    VHF Radio Tips?

    Just purchased a HX280S Handheld VHF Radio. I have read over the manual and looked at somethings online and I was wondering if anyone had any tips? 1) I know Chan 16 is for Emergencies and you use it in the possible case of Loss of life and/or property. Use "mayday x 3" boat details, location...
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    Mercruiser Trailer trim and Trim

    Last time I went out on my boat I noticed while coming in that the trim went down only, the up button didn't seem to respond. Luckily the trailer trim worked, any ideas on what to check out? I am thinking it might be a faulty switch. Seems odd that the trailer trim works but the regular trim...
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    Brake/Wheel Question on Trailer

    I was pulling my trailer out yesterday to put it in the water and as I was pulling the trailer out of storage the right back wheel appeared to be locked up. The left wheel was fine while the right wheel was digging into the ground as I was pulling it. I stopped the vehicle, put it in reverse...
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    VHF Radio

    I am looking for a VHF Radio for my 19ft Cuddy. I wanted to see if anyone had any good input. I live in upstate NY and I know you need a VHF to communicate with the lock and bridge operators on the Canal. We have gone on Lake Erie, but we haven't gone that far out (less than a mile). I think...
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    Backup Cams

    It is amazing how much easier this makes lining up my SUV to the trailer. This is my first time towing something, so I can't image how much of a pain it is to line the two up, especially when you are all by yourself. I also notice that trailering things become progressively easier, once you get...
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    How much horse power does my Merc Have

    I got a 2000 Maxum 1900 SC Cuddy and it has a 4.3L Merc inside of it. I have been trying to figure out how much HP it has. I am guessing 190-220hp. Any way I can tell?
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    Do boats normally have sinks in the floor?

    I bought the boat, but I am still trying to figure out why there is a sink. There looks like a drain in the bottom of the "sink", but there is no water source etc. It is located in front of the cuddy cabin opening and it doesn't look like there is suppose to be a cover or something over it...
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    Slip vs. Trailering

    I bought the boat on Sunday and I am trying to figure out what to do. I already spent about $700 on my SUV (MDX) to get it properly equipped to tow my boat. The dry storage which is right next to the bay, but about 6 miles from the launch I am looking at costs about $30/month to store. The...
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    Swim Ladder Questions

    On my boat one of the small issues is the swim ladder fell off. The boat had a telescoping swim ladder that would slide into a beveled part of the swim platform. The manufacturer put a cover over the ladder to make it flush with the rest of the swim platform. The ladder would slide out face...
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    My First Boat and ownerexperience

    After reading these forums, guides etc. I finally settled on a 2000 Maxum 1900 SC (cuddy) for $7.5k. I took my boat to the launch yesterday I picked a weekday so I would **** less people off, if I had any learning experiences. Before I got "in line", I prepped my boat for launch, then found out...
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    When do you change the bellows?

    I was looking at a boat yesterday and the bellows were intact, no tears in them, but it looked like there were cracks between the folds, kind of like dry skin looking. Thanks for your input, Doron
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    So how are the Maxum's?

    I am looking at a used maxum, I was wondering how the company is in general: http://rochester.craigslist.org/boa/1725488601.html Thanks for any input. -Hostage
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    Boat Buying: Picking your Brain (1994 Glastron SSV-199)

    First off thanks for all those 100 questions that you guys have answered so far. I am very cautious when it comes to purchasing anything that cost more than a few hundred dollars. I am looking at this 1994 Glastron SSV-199: http://rochester.craigslist.org/boa/1739798571.html The boat is about...
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    What is your boat's top speed?

    I am curious what people's boats top speeds are? Also list the style of boat and engine size etc. I am very interested in seeing top speeds of v-hull boats w/ 4.3L Mercs. :) Thanks, Hostage
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    Brakes who needs them?

    I have never towed anything in my life, with the exception of things I use to jerry-rigged to my go-cart when I was a kid. So any input here would be greatly appreciated. I am looking at some boats and one of the boats I am looking at has some "issues" with it. The guy listed 3 things wrong with...
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    Cats and Boating

    Anyone bring their cat while boating?
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    Exhaust Bellows torn?

    I am looking at a used boat and the seller mentioned that the exhaust bellows were torn, though the seller says the exhaust just comes around the outdrive instead of the prop. Is it bad to do a sea trial with torn exhaust bellows, will water get into the motor. Is this guy wrong? Also how hard...
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