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  1. MTribe08

    Helpful Video's

    If you've come across some helpful "how to" videos on YouTube or other sites, post up the links. I know I tend to learn much quiker when I see how its done first hand. I'm sure others do as well. I have a Merc Alpha 1, and I'd like to see and impeller change, bellows, u-joints, gimble ect...
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    Reconditioning drum brakes on trailer

    The boat I just bought is coming with a 1995 Eagle Spirit Dual axle trailer. It has drum brakes on the rear axle. The previous owner had a private boat house that he stored the boat in, so the trailer was not used much at all. The brake fluid reservoir has since dried up, leaving some surface...
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    WalMart brand HarborMaster premium boat cover

    Wondering if anybody has experience with this boat cover, and how it did trailering at highway speeds? I can pick this up for about $100 and the reviews on the cover seem really good. However I didn't see alot of feedback on how it did while in tow. Also wondering how many of you just tow...
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    Opinion's Please 1997 Monterey Montura 196

    Hi guys, Looking for some experienced opinons on a potential first boat purchase. I've been looking for some time for a middle of the road bowrider for the family..Didn't want to go under 19ft and 21ft was pushin it. I don't want to spend more than 6k, so the search has been somewhat...
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    Potential Purchase

    Hello..I'm in the market for a family bowrider..minimum of 19ft. I have come across a 1996 586 19ft with a 4.3l v6. Can anybody offer some feedback on the boat? I'm mainly going to be using it with my family(4 of us) and occasionaly another family.for a total of 4 adults and 4 kids. Will will...
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    Chevy/Merc

    Hello, sorry if this is an obvious question, but I'm looking for a family bowrider ideally with a small v8. In my search I've had people tell me they have a merc engine and drive. I've also had people tell me they have a chevy v8 with a merc drive in the exact same boat(sea ray). I'm confused as...
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    Advice Please, 1995 18ft Open Bow

    Hello, I'm in the market for a family boat, that we can use to cruise around in and pull a wakeboard/tube. I like what Sea Ray has to offer, they've been around a long time and seem to be a well built boat. I came across this boat today, and it looks like it might alot of what we're looking...
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    Advice for a Newbie

    Hello, great site you have going here. Looking to pick up a medium sized bowrider for the family. I've been around water and boats my whole life but this will be my first boat I've personally owned. Had jetski's in the past but a boat will be better for us now. Anyway..I'm not looking to buy...
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