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  1. magster65

    name removal and sticker install.

    The name on my boat has been painted on. I would like to remove it with a stripper instead of trying to sand it. Anyone know which is the best way to do this is (best product)? I see that the names being put on boats are mainly stickers these days, they look really good, any idea if they hold up...
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    Boat movies

    Movie buffs, I want to watch a boat movie, preferably action (seen Live and Let Die recently). There's lots of car and bike movies around but what about boats?
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    Bertram moppie

    I've come across a 25' Bertram Moppie hardtop. It's up for sale (offers) and I want to make a bid. This is the only one I've ever seen so I have no idea of it's actual value but I see the prices on the net are rather high. This boat isn't my 'cup of tea' but I may be able to get it for less than...
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    Oh Mr. President, what now?

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    Renaming your boat

    I never got any response yet really... about superstitions... is it really bad luck to rename your boat? What if your boat name sucks?
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    Taboo?

    Is it bad luck to change the name of a boat and where did this superstition come from?<br />
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    Trolling valve

    Could someone tell me about trolling valves for a BW trans please? How they work, how expensive are they, difficulty of installation, do they cause the trans fluid to get hot? Would a guy be better off just using a kicker for fuel economy? Thanks.
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    Vote for a boat please

    We've narrowed it down to 2. We're boat shopping and can't seem to decide... maybe you guys can help<br /><br /> <br />It's a 1974 26' Tolly w/7.4 merc. straight shaft.<br /><br /> <br />It's a 1978 Commander w/twin 470's / alpha.<br /><br />They are very different boats with thier own...
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    Mercruiser 470

    What engine is a merc. 470? They seem to be quite a torquey little sucker... but do you think (as twins) they're powerful enough to push a 26' Commander around without being overworked? Any guesses as to what cruising speed it might achieve? Merry Christmas folks! :) <br />...
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    Bayliner 3270 / 3218

    Has anyone else had any experience with / in these? I'm looking to buy one (maybe) that has 2 x V6 / shaft. This is more a Trawler than a planing style of hull (12 knots).<br />
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    Posting pictures

    Can someone tell me how to post a picture here please? Do I have to have a homepage? Thanks.
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    Fuel economy

    :) In general terms, what uses more fuel, a single big block or twin small blocks? (Say... 2 x 305/5.0 (200 h.p.) mercs. vs. 1 x 454/7.4 (330 h.p.) merc. in a 28' 10-12000 lb. planing hull). I know at low speeds the two small blocks would use more because of the larger engine displacement...
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    Canadian registration?

    I have a boat I want to sell... I have a buyer. I have never registered it in my name though, I have my bill of sale and the registration. Do I have to register it in my name before I sell it? Can I just pass everything along to the 'new' guy? It's the same price basically but he wants to say he...
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    Inboard drive set-ups

    In a 26' Tollycraft, which is better, straight shaft or v-drive? I (and others) was of the understanding that a straight shaft was better due to it's simplicity. Also, the engine placement is further from the transom and the weight off the stern to assist planing. Now I hear that the increased...
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    Defending the Bayliner

    I can't help it! I heard somewhere that Bayliner has sold as many boats as it's closest half dozen rivals combined. The reason is value, you get your moneys worth. I don't own a Bayliner but I would certainly consider one (I currently own a SeaRay). I've had the pleasure of being a gueast on a...
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    A LITTLE SLOPPY

    For a Merc. Alpha drive, can anyone tell me what sort of fit there is suppose to be between the steering cable end and the steering arm (at the clevis pin). Mine seems a little sloppy and the boat does wander a bit at low speeds. If it's only suppose to be a clearance fit, is there a kit...
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    You've got to be kidding!

    I just came from a buddy's shop... he's put a modified Evinrude V8 (325+ hp) on a 20' aluminum tunnel hull! What the... this guy's losin' it! Any other ridiculous combos out there?
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    sea trial 8-)

    I wrote this a couple years back. While boat shopping I found and made a deal on this Sea Ray subject to a sea trial... it went like this:<br /><br />Nope, there's no boat in the driveway. You won't believe this! I get to the guys place (John) in Nanaimo about noon. We chat for a minute and head...
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    Info. search

    Does anyone know of a site that compares stern drives to shafts? :confused:
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    26' - 28' command bridge

    It'd be nice to have a 27' +/- boat for next summer. I've got our 22.5 Sea Ray up for sale now if anyone's interested... gotta' sell it first. Check it out at<br /> http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Show/3174/sale.html <br />It's really tiddly!
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