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    Do we still need a compass in our boats?

    I am about to install my GPS in my new to me Starcraft 2212. My dash has so little space it looks as if the compass might have to go. My question seems to be are the days of the compass over?
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    My new to me 2212 had a rip in the carpet between the seats. What are my options

    My 1996 starcraft has 2 problems. 1) A rip in the carpet in the floor between the seats. What are my options. A) Rip out all the carpet and replace it b) Fix the spot c) Replace the carpet with something else, Help out
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    Is there a place to find old Starcraft owners manuals.

    I have a new to me Starcraft 2212 I really would love to find an owners manual. Help:cool:
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    How much do you pay for service on your boat? Are prices up or down?

    I just had a boat checked out that I was buying. The shop I chose to do the check had a listed price of 89.00 per hr. The gave me a break on the price on the check since I let them fix what the found. I was wonder in these tuff times are shops more willing to cut deals to get business?
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    Boat with no spot for GPS or Depth Finder What are my options?

    I am looking at getting a used Starcraft2212. What I noticed is there is no real space from a good size GPS and there is no depth finder on the transom. What are my options? Use a hand held gps? Dont worry about the depth or what. My current boat is a Mako and I have a big Standard horizon gps...
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    I am looking at a 1996 Starcraft 2212 good bad choice?

    I am looking at a 23 foot 1996 Starcraft 2212. The owner wants 6,200. From talking to him the V8 mercruiser was rebuilt and transom redone 2 years ago. Is the starcraft a good boat? The interior could use a refresh No tears just dead color from sun.
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    Are marine cooler seat the same as regular coolers?

    My question is are cooler seat cooler stronger or more durable or stronger than regular coolers? I am thinking about replacing the original cooler type seat in my classic mako. As I looked I noticed the price of regular igloo coolers and mount and cushions you snap on them are actually cheaper...
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    Have you ever had a bilge pump go out?

    I was wondering o many of us have had a float switch to stick or have a bilge pump to just go out? This summer my float switch failed during a storm and I almost lost my boat in my slip. Great people at the marine saved my boat. Now I am in the process of redoing my bilge pump set up. Two...
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    To much rain and to low schppers = almost sank at my slip

    Two week ago after the heavy rains I get a call from the yacht the coast guard noticed by boat was about to go under. ( thanks Terry From the Beaumont Yacht club ) for being a good friend to somebody you dont know. He heard what was happening got on the boat restarted my bilge pump and here is...
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    Will the oil slick mess up boat motors?

    Day after day I see boats on the news in and out the oils slick. But I was wondering if the thick oil will mess up an outboard motor. It seems like it could clog the pee hole or do something to the water passages.
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    Which size screen to pick. The 5 in or 7 in?

    I have decided which brand to buy.. The Standard Horizon. My next big choice is the 5 or 7 inch version. I wonder if the extra 2 inches is worth the 200.00 bump in price. Please help.....
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    Help on my choice of a new GPS

    I have really been looking at a new GPS and I think I will go with a Standard Horizon cp180 or 300 thats the 5 and 7 inch units. 385.55 for the 5 inch and 667 for the 7 inch. So what do you think go with size or price as the deciding factor.
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    Floating Docks vs Stationary Docks which do you like?

    Since I have my wet slip I see why people tend to like floating docks. Today the tide was low at 4 pm. I would have had to jump down to get into my boat. If you have some negatives on a floating dock share them.
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    Really loud Boat Motors

    Since I have my boat in a wet slip I have spent a lot of time at the marina. I have noticed how really loud some of the boats with inboard motors are. One guy started his bot at the fuel dock and it sounded like a Harley. Has anybody else noticed that Ib's are getting louder?
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    I need a few ideas on elderly access to my mako.

    My dad wants to take rides fishing on my older Mako. He can use a step ladder to get in when its on dry land. But I see him getting out as a problem. the step from the deck to the rail of my boat is high. Has anybody built or used a step to help a person get out of a boat. you know step from the...
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    Can somebody tell me about shorepower how to setup

    I am within days of having my boat in my slip. I have shore power but I am really dumb on setting it up. The pedestal has plug where u push in a twist. My on board charger has the plug that you use at home. So what type of adapter do I need. I have yet to find much info online about shorepower
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    How often should a bilge pump kick on?

    I was at the marina talking and noticed that the cabin cruiser moored net to my slip bilge pump was spitting out water every 10 min or so. I asked if that was normal and he said yeah.. But seems to me if his pump fails with it kicking on every ten minutes that boat would take on a lotta water in...
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    Boarding the boat at the slip at low tide

    I just got a slip for my boat and noticed how far my boat will be from the dock at low tide. We had low tide and a strong north wind and all the boats seemed to be really low from the dock. Do you use a boat ladder or what to help?
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    What items do I need to sucessfully keep my boat in an open slip?

    My slip fees are now paid and my appointment is set to have a bilge pump installed in my 1975 Mako 191. Now I need to know what other items I really need to buy? Ropes and Fenders I guess are it? Help with what else I need
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    How much do you pay for your wet slip?

    I made the BIG leap of faith and purchased a wet slip for my boat. I was wondering how much different areas charge for slips and what services pay? I am now paying 97.00 for an uncovered wet slip with water and electric. What cons if any have you found using a wet slip.
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