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    How many boaters have you helped on the water this year??

    I have set a goal to find and help someone out of trouble on the water next season. Offer a tow or do what I can. As I know the boaters here on I-boats are the most helpful in the world, I thought it would be good homework for me to hear some stories about other peoples experiences helping out...
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    Post pictures of the fish you catch!!

    Re: Post pictures of the fish you catch!! I technically didn't catch this fish. We were sitting on a thick weed bed when I saw this beautiful specimen just sitting in some weeds 2-3 feet away from the boat. I (the guy in the picture who can walk on water) had a rattle trap on, the worst...
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    Washdown Floors and stringers???

    Do boats with wash down floors have wooden stringers and flotation foam beneath the floor? Before I found this site I always thought that boats with wash down floors were the best because you never have to replace the floor. I've been reading a lot on here about the damage that is done when...
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    What makes my Chris Craft a premium brand?

    I have a 1984 Chris Craft Scorpion 168. What makes this a premium brand?
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    How do boat names affect resale?

    I saw a Boat for sale today with the name NUNYA F.B. It looked like a great old boat but when I saw the supersized name accross the back I just couldn't see myself bringing my kids around like that. My questions are: 1. Would you ever change the name of a boat for any reason? I hear it's...
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    My boat won't restart even when engine is still cold

    I have an '84 ChrisCraft Scorpion (17 footer) with a mercruiser 185 engine (3.8 liter). I believe the engine is a 1983 and is not original to the boat. I always start the boat at home on the hose before I go to the launch. Last week the boat started at home but would not start in the water at...
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