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  1. Sprig

    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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    Varnish removal in rubber fuel lines

    Rubber does not last indefinitely, it has a shelf life. Your rubber hoses are about 30 years old. Even though expensive it’s time to replace rubber hoses and fittings. If nothing else that should be considered preventative maintenance. If the gas tank is a portable tank you may want to just...
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    16' Cape Craft lists to port

    This^^^. Start by adjusting the trim tab.
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    Bay boats offshore

    Besides the wind you have to check the swell. The size and timing of the swell is as important as the wind. Also the wind off shore is a somewhat unpredictable thing. It can go from flat calm to really blowing quickly. You can’t wait to see what’s going to happen. When the wind starts to blow...
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    Swarm

    It was more than likely honey bees swarming. Most swarming takes place in April and May. It’s actually quite common. They swarm for two reasons. Most frequently they swarm because their hive has become too crowded and they split into two groups and one group stays and the other leaves and...
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    Getting 1st Covid/Pfizer shot romorrow

    Over half a million Americans have died from covid19 and many who survived have lasting and permanent significant side effects from Covid. And it’s not just older high risk people. I personally know 2 people ages 37 and 40, both with no co morbidity , in good health who died from the disease...
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    Newby to boating

    What will the boat be used for? Why do you want to use the boat at sea/ocean? (I can tell you the boat pictured would be dangerous and a disaster in the ocean , especially with a newbie operator)
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    Any 2017+ Nissan Titan owners?

    A couple questions first. What do you primarily use your truck for? Besides daily driver do you off road with it? When you tow how much gross weight do you tow (boat and trailer)?
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