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    Hydrofoils & 4 blades prop

    Hello everyone. I just saw some postings on clubsearay.com about the advantages of a 4 blades prop. Sounds pretty cool so I already have plan to get the Piranha composite ones for my future yet-to-be mine boat (hopefully a Regal 2760 or a Sundancer 280 in a month or so). I also saw some...
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    Repower questions

    I ran across a listing that after inspection, the mechanic found out the big block (496 mpi 7.4 of a sundancer 270 SE) is cracked. The outdrive lower unit is crapped as well. Question is, how much it usually costs to replace the whole thing (engine & outdrive) with brand new setup? What about...
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    Single engine / twin comparisons revisit ... :)

    Good evening everyone. I know this has been discussed a couple of times here. Just to ... refresh everyone's memory, on more details: + More gas on twin, but how much more (in term of percentage)? + Heavier on twin: if strickly on a 27 footer (Sundancer / Regal for example), would it be that...
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    Opinion on 2004 Rinker 250 ...

    Good morning everyone. What's your first impression about a 2004 Rinker 250? What's good about it? Any bad reputation/things to watch out for? How's these boats compared against Sea Ray, Regal, and Bayliner? (performance, holding value, resale value...) I'm looking at a 2004 with a...
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    Upgrading trailer: questuons

    Hello everyone. I just got a used galvanized trailer, 7000# dual. The frame is in excellent shape, really buffy, looking like never been used that much. :). The axles rectangle tubes look very good too. But it has rusty drum breaks on only one axle, leaky fittings, dry out cylinder. Springs...
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    Bigger trailer for smaller boat

    Good morning everyone. So I got myself a Bayliner 245 at last, 2004. Problem is, no trailer. :) I was wondering if a trailer for 26' boat could be used? I have two options, one is steel from trail-rite boat trailers, other is aluminum from WestCoast trailers. Can't find any used 24' at all...
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    Big water droplets on ceilings: what is it?

    Good morning. I asked this question on Sea Ray forum without success. I was looking at a '98 Sea Ray 270. It was noon time, sunny day, no raining the last couple of weeks. I noticed lots of water droplets on the ceiling of the cabin, just like condensations when you take a very hot long...
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    Old Bayliner vs Newer Bayliner Express Cruiser quality ...

    I've read that many people recommend against owning one of the older models. That the newer ones are better. Can someone shines some light to why the old ones are bad, and to what year please? I'm looking for a 24-26' express cruiser and see at least one 2004 Bayliner listed for $19k...
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    Trailering 27 footers anyone?

    Just wondering if anyone towing their 27' for long distant (1-2 hrs one way)? In my search for boat, I like the 24' for its size. But heard about "a little bit bigger is better" and also the famous "2 footitis". So I also search and see a couple of Sea Ray, Regal and others in this size...
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    Good boating locations in SF Bay Area for Express Cruisers

    Good morning everyone. I tried to search for SF Bay Area related posts but can't find any. :( So sorry if this has been posted before. I'm still in a search for a 24-26 footer express cruiser. But wanna check out how you guys with similar boats enjoy yours? I'm in Hayward. Where to go on...
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    Looking for new boat: Engine size vs boat length/weight question

    Good morning. I'm still looking for a 24-26' Express Cruiser as some of you might be aware. :) Fun & time consuming process. Learn quite a bit about boating in general, but still no where enough to arm myself yet. 1) So can you please help me with any rule of thumb on the power (HP rating?)...
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    New-to-me express cruiser choices

    Hello everyone. After one month looking, I've got about 4-5 options on hand. Please advice: - 1996 wellcraft excel 26se - 28', fiberglass redone dues to a hit to the dock. Not sure not bad was it but I can't seem to notice it. Was not kept well enough, wear and minor tear shown. There's some...
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    1999 Chevy Suburban towing a 26'

    Hello everyone. I'm checking out a 1996 Wellcraft Excel 26 SE to buy. NADA guides listed net weight to be 5000 lbs. Would a 1999 Chevy Suburban 2500 tow it okay? I looked at the specs last week somewhere online and saw it rated as 10,000 lbs towing capacity. But just checked again only to...
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    One More "New Boat for Newbie" Question ... :)

    Good morning everyone. I've been reading this forum so much lately my wife complains :), and I'm thankful for lots of information and knowledge everyone's willing to share. I've read lots of threads about getting the first boat to educate myself and narrow down my search. There're a couple of...
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