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  1. Sprig

    okay out of the box idea guys, let's get crazy

    You provide no information about the body of water the boat is birthed at, I just know its a lake and quite shallow going in to and out of the docking area. The problem I see is that lake levels change throughout the year. Generally by September they are at the lowest level. So in the Spring...
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    25 hp on. 1975 StarCraft Holiday 16 ft

    Doubt a 25 hp will get you up on plane. There will be times when you have other people with you. I wouldn’t get less than a 50hp.
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    FUTURE of TWIN Gas / diesel engines in boat , who can afford fill ups

    The cost of energy/fuel is affecting everyone adversely. Here in California regular gas is $4.60/gal and up. If you buy gas on the water at a marina you are looking at $7.00 a gal and up. Both the boating and the RV industry are feeling the effects of sky high fuel. I predict both industries are...
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    Anyone use a 2017 kia Sorrento AWD/4wd high output engine?

    Not sure who you are referring to. I do know about towing though, in fact I know a lot about it. I have towed numerous boats, travel trailers and other trailers with over a dozen different vehicles over the last 50 years. I even drove an 18 wheeler for 6 months. I also almost bought a 2020 Kia...
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    Anyone use a 2017 kia Sorrento AWD/4wd high output engine?

    What your towing capacity is and how much you should tow are 2 different things. I generally try to keep my tow weight to 2/3 or less of the max rating. For you that would be about 3300lbs. I’ve found the more over the 2/3’s I go the more difficult, the more stressful, the more tiring, the more...
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    Newbies Trying to Learn All We Can

    33 year old Bayliner, suggest you have someone check the hull for flotation water saturation and rotten wooden stringers in the hull. These things are common in older Bayliners. In addition have a marine mechanic check the engine and out drive to make sure all is well so no problems when you...
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    Retirement in another Country

    You have all that in the US so without knowing the reason for which you want to move can’t really suggest a place. Apparently the reason you wish to move from this great country is secretive and sensitive. Good luck I truly hope you find the country of your dreams.
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    Retirement in another Country

    Why do you want to move to another country? And what are you looking for in another country, what things are important you you. The answers to those questions are key to answering your question.
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    Car won’t start. One click

    if this isn't a text book case of bad ground(s), then I ever heard of a bad ground connection, even with a new battery. Start cleaning all connections until you get the stamp of approval from your MIL. This^^^^. After cleaning all the connections make sure the connections are tight. Especially...
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    New Lund Owner

    You don’t mention the purpose you plan to use the boat or the 15 hp kicker motor for. I’m assuming the motor for trolling. If that’s the case forget the kicker and go with an electric bow mounted trolling motor with auto pilot. They are way better for trolling for many reasons. Before I...
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    Boat Ramp Disaster

    He should have taken control of the situation, been a leader. He stood there with a dumb look on his face just watching. He could have had a rope or tow strap and attached it to the Jeep and the back of his car to stop the Jeep from sliding further. (left his car top of the short ramp on dry...
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    Boat Ramp Disaster

    The driver made numerous errors/mistakes that caused the disaster. The boat was still attached to the front bow stop of the trailer. It was the weight of the boat and trailer that dragged the Jeep back into the water. The flotation of the boat attached to the boat lighted the weight of the...
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    Towing with/without Overdrive

    In general you shouldn’t tow in OD. Doing so can over heat the automatic transmission and cause transmission failure. Each vehicle has its own set of instructions for towing and it varies by vehicle make and year. Towing in OD or not will be covered in your vehicle owners manual. Consult your...
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    Carver or Bayliner

    A boat that old, that size and however much $$$$ you are spending , you need to spend a little more and have a marine survey. When you decide the most appropriate boat for you get it surveyed. If the seller hesitates at you getting it surveyed, walk away.
  15. Sprig

    VHF antenns

    As others have said VHF is line of sight. In general the taller the antenna the better. Replace it with another 8’ antenna with a ratchet mount so you can lay it down when not in use or trailering or going under a low bridge. If possible get a 12’ antenna.
  16. Sprig

    So... I want to buy a boat, but I know nothing about them.

    The lake only allows 21’ boats? Not 20’ or 22’ ??? This makes absolutely no sense. Please pray tell can you provide the name and location of this lake? I am quite curious.
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    Replacement Tires for dual axle trailer?

    What ever tire you decide on you need to replace them now. Running 10 year old trailer tires is just plain dangerous. Running those old tires on a heavy trailer and boat could spell disaster for you and your passengers and for other people on the road. Ever had a trailer tire blow at 70 mph? I...
  18. Sprig

    Looking at 1990 Bayliner, need advice

    I’d run from that. Cheap boats are cheap for a reason. Cheap boats end up being very expensive boats.
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    First boat is it worth it?

    That’s basically an old old flashy go fast boat. Those kind of boats usually get the poop beat out of them because they are driven flat out every time they are used. I’d suggest for a first boat you look for something a little less flashy, a little smaller and less $$$. Keep in mind that fuel...
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    Trailer tires dryrotting again

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