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    Tarp Techniques

    Not only are my snap on mooring covers not 100% effective in keeping rainwater out of my interior, I've also grown tired of spending an hour first washing the pollen and tree crap off everytime I want to go boating. I bought a 20x30ft tarp to cover the boat when on the trailer in my side yard...
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    Water in the transom...

    Previous owner dry stacked my boat and someone installed the GPS transducer inline with the stern strap path on the starboard side. I decided to move the transducer, which required drilling new holes. When drilling, I noticed the material coming out on the bit was damp. Uh oh. No water came...
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    Risers and seawater impeller, 350 MAG MPI

    Previous owners used the boat exclusively in salt water, 83 hrs logged. To be safe, I pulled a riser to get a state-of-the-union assessment. To my surprise, and possibly untrained eye, the side I pulled looks almost new. Yes? Any reason to pull the other side when this one looks so...
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    3M 5200 shelf life?

    Instructions on tube says that once opened, it must be used within 48 hrs. What happens beyond 48 hrs? Something so horrible it must not be mentioned? Seriously, if it has not begun to harden, is it still safe to use, or is some unseen chemical transformation happening that makes it bad to...
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    This the place to talk tubes?

    If not, mods please move to the proper forum. For those with little ones, what's your tow toy of choice? We have a pretty gregarious 5 year old who I am sure would get the hang of a hang-on inflatable, but not so sure about her relative age friends we'll be taking out this summer. Is a "sit...
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    Riser gaskets, 350 MPI

    Previous owners used the boat in salt and brackish water, but dry stacked between uses. 94 original hours currently on the clock, verified by ECU scan. Manifolds and risers look to be original. Before splashing for the season this year, I plan to pull the risers to inspect for corrosion...
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    Retrieval approach angle?

    I have a bunk trailer. Is there a recommended minimum approach angle when retrieving at the ramp? Under the stress of trying to hit my target with beginner skills, I've come in with my stern at least 30 degrees off center, but noticed that the bunks and guide posts "caught" the bow and...
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    Proper boat cover when trailering?

    My first season of boating consisted of short 30-40 minute trips with mixed road and hiway. I kept my snap-on bow and cockpit covers on to keep out road debris, and fully lowered my bimini. Next season I plan on longer trips, some 6-7 hours long to upstate NY via hiway. What is the best way...
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    Pennsylvania Boating Legalities

    Sorry if this is the wrong forum, but it looks like members cannot start threads in the Boating Safety forum. I am new to boating, about to purchase my first power boat with a 300hp engine. I am a PA resident. From what I can tell, there is no such thing as a "boating license" in this state...
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    Bravo 3 corrosion: What is normal? Help...

    I have a marine survey on a 2007 Chaparral Sunesta 256 in progress, 10 hrs away. Inspector just called me up expressing concern over corrosion he sees on the outdrive. Thinks that it is excessive for a boat that has 83 hours on it. Boat has seen mostly salt water use, hauled out and dry...
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    Looking for surveyor recommendation in Myrtle Beach, SC area.

    Need a reputable surveyor to inspect and sea trial a Chaparral Sunesta in the Myrtle Beach area. Any personal recommendations? I've been to marinesurvey.org. Thanks in advance. Todd
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