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    Boat Purchase Opinions...

    I was referred to run my used boat purchase across on the board to see if anyone had an opinion as to whether I was getting a good deal or should go for a little lower price. So here’s the boat I’m currently thinking about buying:<br /><br />1995 Chaparral 1830-SS<br />4.3 – 180HP Merc<br />319...
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    NADA Guide Question

    I'm looking at buying a used boat and the guy's printout on his NADA blue book guide has the option of "Outboard Hydraulic Steering" and "Outboard Power Trim/Tilt" and "Fire Ext.". If I were buying an 18' bow-rider with a 4.7L I/O. Would these even be valid additional options? It would seem an...
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    What the opinion on SeaDoo boats?

    Hello. I've been shopping some smallish 17-19 foot bowriders and noticed that the Sea Doo makes some strange lightweight jet-propulsion vs. V-6 engine type of 18 foot boats. What's the opinion on those things? Cheaply made? well made but expensive to fix? Nice but won't last 5 years? Etc. What's...
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    Shopping boater hoping to get some brand recommendations

    Hello. <br /><br />Since you guys were so knowledgeable in the other forum area with me, I wanted to brush another question by you experts. Since I have to stay under 2700lbs, looks like I'm going to be looking for a used / like-new 17-19 foot bowrider. So far all I've heard is stay away from...
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