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    1986 Celebrity 21' - any thoughts?

    My brother in law is looking at a 21' 1986 Celeberity with bowrider. I don't have a link or azny other info, but any thoughts - good - bad? Thanks,
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    I swear I have a ghost on board!

    I go down to the dock yesterday - (haven't seen her in over a week due to bad weather), and I notice that my shorepower switch was OFF! I know I switched it on last time I tied up. Even worse is I have been powering my refrigerator off of one of the batteries. Not sure if I drained it all the...
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    Maiden Voyage

    We finally did it! The four of us, (wife & 2 small ones), had our first boat trip! Up until now, it has been me practicing docking, but this weekend we took our 1998 Monterey over to Fire Island, (Watch Hill). Docked next to some friends, (actually got a round of applause from others when I...
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    Possible to start new forum topic?

    I'm wondering if it is possible to start a new forum topic for iBoats? There are many boat owners on this site that may need some used replacement parts, and I was wondering if a topic can be used for a marketplace. I, myself am looking for V Berth cushions for my boat and can not find them...
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    Need a good online store

    Buying my compass on line (PLastimo Offshore 90) - want to buy the same as on the boat - don't want to worry about recutting holes, (Flushmount). IBoats store does not carry this model. Can anyone recommend a good on line store (if allowable on this forum) where they have not had customer...
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    Manual for GPS

    With the purchase of my boat, (1998 Monterey 276), came a Sitex EZ Chartplotter. I have NO experience with GPS. I will spend 99% of the time stay in the Great South Bay of Long Island. A couple of questions: 1. The Chartplotter is probably around 10 yrs old. Would anyone know where I can...
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    Need a compass

    My compass drained all of it's fluid. It is, (was), a Plastimo. I would like it to replace it, but not sure where to find some comparisons. I've heard of Ritchie, but no other names. It is a flush mount model with the cut out hole being 3 1/4", (rather not drill to expand if I do not have...
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    Removal of registration numbers

    Getting the boat ready for splash and totally forgot that I have to change the registration sticker and numbers. What is the best way to remove the old without messing up the hull? Also would your suggestion work on removing the name as well? That appears to be on for a longer peiod of time...
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    How do I winterize my boat?

    I am buying my first boat, a 1998 Monterey 276 Cruiser. Merc 7.4 I/O, full galley, AC/Heat, head, Kohler generator. I am going to have a mechanic winterize the engine, (and generator?), but I do not know what else needs to be done. I lived on Long Island, it will be shrinkwrapped. I've read...
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    What do you think of Montereys?

    New to boating. Wife and 2 small kids. Looking at buying a 1998 Monterey 276 cruiser for Long Island waters. Has Merc 7.4 with 230 hrs, generator, and all creature comnforts. Boat looks clean, and survey came back with minimal fixes. I don't see many Montereys on the water, (won't see my...
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