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    New Battery Installed - No Power!?!

    Removed 5 year old battery while winterizing my 2000 Four Winns Horizon 190 last winter. Engine started and power to all electricals just fine all last year. Had the marina install a new battery about 2 weeks ago while fixing some dashboard gauges. I get the boat home and ready to go on the...
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    Boat Speedometer Not Working - Paddle Wheel Troubleshooting!?

    Just put my first boat in the water the other day and it was a great time, however the speedo does not work. I have a 2000 Four Winns 190 Horizon with a 5.0 Volvo Penta GL. There is a paddle wheel on the transom that spins just fine. I've looked all over Google but most of the...
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    Trailer Brake Wires Snipped near Hitch! How to fix?

    Just purchased a new used boat. One of the minor issues was that the trailer brake wires are cut flush near the hitch area. Is there an easy way to fix this?
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    Inspection Report is IN! HELP me Assess Repair costs!

    I've driven an hour and a half to look at this boat last week and everything looked great visually: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1601434969971030/ I had a certified marine technician / surveyor do a full inspection and run it this morning. Below is the list of issues he found. He...
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    Reinforcing/Preventative Maintenance on Wooden Floors?

    I was wondering if there are any pro tips on doing preventative maintenance on wooden boat floors? Obviously, taking care of the boat and cleaning up properly during season and winter are very important, however are there any tips or products to buy in order to prevent any damage in the future?
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    Buying My FIRST Boat! Need help analyzing!

    Boating friends! I need your analysis regarding this boat I'm going to look at this weekend. I am a newbie buyer (1st time) but I've been doing a ton of research. I feel like I hit the jackpot here but the boat is priced like $4000 under its actual value.... Can you please provide your...
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    Is it standard practice to test drive boat and get a survey? (newbie buyer)

    First time boat buyer here, trying to make it happen in the next month or so as well. I'm wondering if it's standard practice to test drive a boat on the water and get a survey when dealing with private sellers (or even dealers too)? Trying to gauge what is normal or not just in case I get...
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    Need Advice on What Boat is Better! (newbie here)

    Hey guys, I have wanted a boat for about 10 years now, specifically a bowrider with a 4.3 or 5.7 engine. I have been doing countless hours of research over the winter and I've finally narrowed it down to the following two boats...
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    First Boat - Used 1994 Chapperal 1930 SS

    Hey all, Thank you for taking the time today. I am about to purchase my first boat, been researching for quite awhile but haven't come across a good deal. Recently, a boat shop in Wisconsin (where I live) has listed this Used 1994 Chapperal 1930 SS for sale here...
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