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    Boat shopping. Found an '00 Doral

    Thank you, I appreciate it. I got the sticky and I'm going over it. I do admit, every time I look at it I despair of ever getting a new to me boat. The market right now is absolutely insane, and I'm not a super mechanically inclined person. I have had two or three boats sold out from under me...
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    Boat shopping. Found an '00 Doral

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    Boat shopping. Found an '00 Doral

    Does anyone here have any experience? It looks to be in great shape, while the age is a little daunting. It is relatively inexpensive for this boat market ($10,000). I’m hoping to do a lake test and walkaround this weekend, is there anything I should be looking for with regard to the engine...
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    Considering '13 Bayliner 215

    It is super nice, if lacking in luxury features. I see it this wknd. Any idea if their build quality is better than the 80's/90's?
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    Considering '13 Bayliner 215

    This just came on the market.
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    Considering '13 Bayliner 215

    I Currently own 16 foot sylvan sport select 112 hp Johnson SPL. I have owned this boat since new and have a lot of experience with it. The boat and I both survived my 20s, matured in my 30s and are still doing well in my 40s. I like to tow tubers and have a decent day on our inland Michigan...
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    Prop boat to jet boat?

    I'm in the market for a new boat for my family. I'm looking at the 20 foot range and I've seen some Yamaha jet boats in my price range that look quite nice; but I've never had a jet boat. How is it going from prop to jet? My kids like to ski and tube, is this do'able? The boat seems to have...
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    Looking for a bigger boat....

    Is there a trailer towing FAQ out there? I have an '07 Commander, with a 6500lbs towing capacity. But... I don't know how that translates into how much it can tow. I know that sounds dumb but is it 6500 - weight of boat and trailer - equipment - all the people? If it says 6500 does that mean...
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    Question on boat shopping: 1999 Crownline 202 5.0 liter

    I'm looking for a boat, and this one came up in my search. My wife's cousin has this same but but his is a '97 with a 350 in it. My question is: Does the 5.0 liter have enough power for this boat? I'm currently an aluminum boat guy and the hull on the Crownline looks huge and heavy. I have 4...
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    Prop selection follow up.

    A few months back I asked for input on a new prop for my 16' Sylvan Sport Select with a 112 Johnson SPL. I received alot of input for which I was grateful. I just thought I'd give a follow up with what I got and how it performs. I ended up getting a Turning Point 15 pitch 4 bladed prop. This...
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    Need a new prop for my 112 Johnson SPL

    I have a 16ft Aluminum Sylvan Sport Select. The weight of the hull is around 840lbs (http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Sylvan_M...95/bp/66b91289) Mainly I use this boat for towing kids tubing, towing one, sometimes two props with two kids who are about 100lbs. Inside the boat are my wife and I and...
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    Purchasing a power boat in about a year.

    Just looking for some guidance, as the last boat I purchased was in '95. I'm looking for something that's going to be better for my family than my current 16' Sylvan. I love the Sylvan, it's just a bit small. I'm thinking something in the 18' to 19' range with a 4.6 or a 5.0. I've checked out...
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    1995 Johnson 112 spl voltage spikes

    I have a 1995 Sylvan with an omc Johnson SPL The voltage meter is spiked all the time. I've done some reading on the 115 Johnson and for those it suggests a voltage regulator.but I know the SPL was a bargain motor. Does it have one? Can a schlep replace it? How do I test it? How do I find it...
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