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    Has anyone noticed the new VP 225 V8 engine? Is this the future?

    General boating observation but hoping it will open up to a discussion. I'm not old enough- but is this a flashback to what the domestic manufacturers did in 1972 with retarding the HP on large displacement engines in the hope of maintaining power while reaching required MPG/ emissions...
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    Why cant people get a raft up anchoring right?

    Wind was slightly up from normal yesterday and 3x we got blown into by rafts of boats where only one person had an anchor out or 5ft of scope. After the 2nd time by the same group I lifted anchor and re-located (funny people think your at fault when your down wind?) they had noisy kids anyways...
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    Shopping for a mid-size truck/ SUV...

    First off- I know know cars so unfortunately I know too much:( I've shopped this thing to death and my partner is going to kill me if I don't buy something soon:tranquillity: 2002 Tahoe is SOLD to my sister, DO NOT want something like that again- too clunky/ heavy, seeking a size smaller with...
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    Is Less bottom paint a good thing rather more?

    Before and after. I'm using this Pette Ultima Eco white ivory. Boat is going in a fresh water lake. My father and a few others are saying do a 3rd coat, the can says 2-3.... Should I do that 3rd coat? The 2nd really covered well.... Is too much a bad thing? Should I save the rest for...
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    Freshwater boat needing bottom paint help over old antifoil paint

    My 1997 boat had antifoil bottom paint put on for some reason when near new (Never been in salt water). At this point in it's life it is 50% off and looks horrible let alone I'm noticing a TON of warts popping up on the exposed areas now. What is the simplest way of prepping and re-painting OR...
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    I think I got the OK for an upgrade this weekend! (21ft bowrider?)

    :) the Stingray is 19ft but has a VERY hard ride on anything but flat water, it just beats you up! I've been looking for a bit but after this last weekend my partner had enough and we resent not being able to run on plane across a choppy lake, it is a common thing to get the windshield wet...
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    Wakesurfing Solo? (Ghost Riding)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-MLqDeZQEc&NR=1&feature=endscreen Youtube has countles videos of this stuff! Are their really that many crazy thrill junkies? Many more videos are flagged or need to be signed in to view. "Hello boat___-____ Insurance how may I help you" "yes, I happened to...
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    Does anyone make "White" bottom paint?

    My boat was painted black on the hull but it is mostly missing/ looks very poor. I boat in fresh water so I do not need any type of protection, this is for looks. Granted I would need to sand it down/ prep, I just dont see anything made for a hull that is White! Does anything exist? I look...
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    Ageing tow vehicle

    The '02 Tahoe in my sig was something I bought with my dad in 2003 for a great deal, he has since used it as a Daily as he retired and doesn?t drive nearly as much as I do. I use it for towing and moving things (has moved me 3 times now without a moving truck!), Currently it has 79,000 miles...
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    Is Water Levels keeing you from launching?

    With this early spring and warm temps I'd LOVE to go out for a ride, but lack of snow/ rain (or any real winter) has kept our lake 2.5 feet down:( (They draw down every fall in anticipation).... Rain was anticipated for this past weekend but it was just a quick passing drizzle, this week is...
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    V6 vs V8 for the 20-21ft boat Efficiency vs power?

    I know this could be a very vague topic with many variables, especially hull and weight. I had a 4.3L in a 1990 Regal 19ft (175hp I believe back then). For the time, I recall it having better pickup and such then many of our friends similar boats with the 5.0L and 5.7L (pre MPI). Maybe it was...
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    (fishing) What is a fair price for my boat?

    Im in the north east so i wont list it till March since it's winter now.:( My winter wheels are turning, I have a certain boat upgrade in mind..... I know it is the standard cookie cutter 19ft bowrider, but I spent alot bringing it up to date and it shouldnt need ANYTHING from the next owner...
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    How close do you live to your waterway?

    I've NEVER lived more then 1/4 mi from the water, I love hearing the sounds of boats going by, taking a walk to check out the action. I also feel living so close is a reason for us to spontaniously go out on the boat after work and in the Morning where as if we were any further away that may...
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    Are all manufacturers up to par these days?

    If this thread needs to be closed I understand due to not wanting to create brand preferences. If it can be discussed, I think this could be enlightening. I think many of us can agree that most every manufacturer has stepped up the quality in the last decade. Another item, when reading boat...
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    "2 footedness" is kicking in.....Going from practical boat to a less practical one...

    "2 footedness" is kicking in.....Going from practical boat to a less practical one... I've grown up with a bunch of boats, 19ft Regal cuddy, Sea Ray F-16 Jet boat, Sea Doo wave runners, various aluminum boats and outboards and pontoons. We've had the Stingray for 3 years, I liked the...
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    Wakeboarding behind a 20ft Baja Outlaw?

    Has anyone tried this boat or a similar category 20ft Muscle boat/ Donzi? It has a 5.0L MPI with through Hull exhaust but isnt that loud, I think it is quiet enough to be behind. I'm just wondering if it can go slow enough on plane?
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    Final Wetsanding advice?

    I've done the Mcguiars 3 step process before, it helped, but the underlying oxidation needs to be removed. Boat is all white, I was going to start with 1000 maybe and go to maybe 1500 then 2000 and use the rotary with Oxidation remover to clear it up? (I also have Perfect it II) Automotive...
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    Educate me on Bottom Paint!

    I posted this previously on the resturation section and it disappeared due to the vast amount of other posts. My boat only has bottom paint because it was in a lake that had some type of growth and everyone did it, (before me), it was never in salt water. As you can see below, it is pealing...
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    Repainting black hull on Fiberglass boat in freshwater?

    This is my '97 Stingray 19ft. When I bought it the paint was starting to flake, boat was never in salt water and I think it was painted because a lake it use to be in had some type of algi problem. Anyways, I was starting to remove it just by washing the boat/ time but found I have some...
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    1 warped bunk on 2010 trailer

    Trailer is a 2010 5 Star Galvanized with 2 bunks, one on each side about 8ft long. Last year the boat was trailered all year, this year I launched in April and havent used the trailer since. I noticed the one bunk is really warped now. Should I do anything? or will the boats weight help...
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