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  1. Im Lon 2

    Oxidation, cutting and pollishing

    I have a little oxidation on my boat and I'm wanting to try remove with a compound and cutting pad. I might of course end up having to sand using 1500 grit, but I'm not sure it is that bad. The problem I'm having is there are so many different products from compound, polish, cutting pad and...
  2. Im Lon 2

    squeaky ladder

    I have a 4 step boarding ladder on the back of my swim platform that is very tight and squeaky. Can I use some type of lubricant like vaseline, to help it move freely and reduce the squeak, or will that just make it worse? Thanks
  3. Im Lon 2

    Changing water pump for Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2

    I was told by my local Mercruiser mechanic I should have the water pump replaced every 3 season. I just bought the boat and do not want to take anyone's word for it how old the pump actually is. With that said I will be changing out the water pump in the lower unit in the next couple weeks...
  4. Im Lon 2

    I did it!!

    Thank you for your help as I spent this off season going back and forth between boats, and answering all my questions. I have pulled the trigger and will be bring home a 2008 - Q8i. She is in great shape! The graphics look like they took a little bit of beating from the fenders...
  5. Im Lon 2

    Tahoe height when trailered

    Does anyone know what the height of some of the Tahoe models are when trailered? I have a standard garage door height of 7' (which my actual clearance is 81"). I have looked at the Q6, Q7, and the Q8. I don't think the Q8 will fit even if I take it off the hitch lower it down a push it in by...
  6. Im Lon 2

    What size dock lines do you use?

    I'm still in the process of getting my Q6 and was gathering a list of things needed while I'm waiting. I was looking at 1/2" double braid nylon for my dock line, and was told 1/2" my not work well with my cleats, and should have no issues using 3/8 line. My boat will mainly be trailered and only...
  7. Im Lon 2

    Is there a good website to purchase rope/line?

    I'm in the process of buying a Tahoe Q6 21', and wanting to buy some 1/2" double braid nylon rope for docking. I was going to splice the eye on one end myself. Would like to have 6 anywhere from 10-15'. (4 for the dock when I go on vacation, and the other 2 will always be on the boat when...
  8. Im Lon 2

    Couple questions on a boat I'm looking to buy

    Im in the process of purchasing a 2008 Tahoe Q6 190 HP. I went and looked at it yesterday, and had a few questions. 1st there are a few thin cracks in what looks to just be in the clear coat by both front cleats. Is this normal? What is the cause? I have checked out around the entire boat did...
  9. Im Lon 2

    Looking to become a Q6 owner in the off season

    Hi all, First a little about how the boat will be used. This boat will be for cruising (not racing), maybe pulling a skier or two from time to time, kids really prefer tubing or knee boarding, and the main use of the boat is for relaxing. Carrying anywhere from 4 to 8 people (4 adults, 4...
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