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  1. Wave34

    Anchor problem

    On my newly acquired Chaparral signature 260, there is an electric anchor. Sometimes, when retrieving the anchor, the rope gets stuck under and around the roller. To me, the problem is either, too much rope in the compartment, or, no guides beside the roller. I took all the line out and found...
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    Carpet under layer desintegrating

    New boat, some cleaning to do. Today I washed my boat carpets. But I found that the back side of them, that looks like an anti slip rubber, that is now dried, detaches by small grains when moved. In the boat, there is always a black dust at the edges of the carpets. Is there something I can...
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    Dipstick lenght

    On my newly acquired boat, I did some checkup, and found the oil level above the MAX level. The amount above is equivalent to the 'SAFE RANGE', so I think it is like 1 liter (1 Qt) too much. The previous owner always hire a marine mechanic to do his work. (it's not a guaranty of quality work...
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    What determines the year of a boat?

    ... is it the date of manufacture, or the date it is sold? If a boat is made in 2004 and sold in 2005, what year is that boat? I'm asking because I'm looking at a 2005 Monterey 245CR. But, the 245CR was manufactured up to 2004 and in 2005 the 25CR started. The seller tells me it is a 2005...
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    Hour meter question

    Hi, I know that a mechanical hour meter can be disconnected to stop hour increment or simply replaced to show a lower hours, but, what about a digital meter? How a digital meter works? Is it a separate meter that records hours when there is power on it, just like a mechanical one, or it is only...
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    Same boat model, but different, what am I missing?

    I see, different mold like in a body redesign for a car after X years. The new hull seems bigger, so I guess more room inside. I just found another one with the old mold, and it does have the arch, so it seams it is an option and not related to the mold used.
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    Same boat model, but different, what am I missing?

    Looking for boats, found those adds. Same year, model, length. Big difference in price, one has an arch the other not, one look like a aft cabin cruiser the other like a cuddy. I'm confused. How can I compare boats if they have the same name and model? I think the 27' of the second add is the...
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    Boat registration number

    I look at a boat but can't figure what the number on the bow refers to. I found a list for Canada (pre 2003 and after 2003) and for the USA it is two letters from the state abbreviation (MS number) (FL number), but this boat reads R10498V. Is it a US registered boat? Or an older numbering...
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    Your opinion please on a first boat, cheap one or spend more?

    Hello boaters, I will start searching for a small cruiser in the following months. I've never owned a boat before, but know people who does. Since I'm in my 50s, I want to choose the good one and not have to change because I won't have time, maybe, before retirement (less income). I see many...
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