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  1. AZBoatDreamer

    Floor replacement

    Would you replace a floor in a boat if you were going to sell it in the near future? The floor isn't soft but the carpet is badly worn. I want to replace the carpet and while I'm at it replace and fiber glass the floor. Why should I do all this work. Because the boat deserves it. Its in...
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    Tired of cheap Batteries

    Tired of cheap marine batteries lasting just less then two years. What is your favorite Marine Battery and how long does it usually last? What is the warrenty period for the battery you purchased? Thanks.
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    I'm Proud of Myself. I had to do it all

    I have to Pat myself on the back. This weekend it was just me and my 9yr son with the boat. I was a nervous nilly having to do the Launch and retrieval myself. I had all my checklists ready for Pre Launch, Launch, Retrieval and Post retrieval. The only oops was I untied the Saftey trailer rope...
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    Was this the right Decision????

    Ok this happened Last year but Its stuck in my head. Did my wife make the right decision. In the picture there were 5 Jet Skies coming at us in a Row. My wife was pulling me behind the boat. Actually I was salom skiing not two skis. Even though there was no near misses but I saw the Jet skies...
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    Wake Skate vs Wake Boarding

    I just learned about Wake Skating. The only difference from wake boarding I'm aware of is no Bindings. So I'm a Proficient salom skier. Should I try Wake Boarding or Wake Skating? Keep in mind my boat in sig is a ski boat. Thanks.
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    would you buy a Used Wake Board

    Would you buy a used wake board as your first one? I see several on CL and do not want to spend alot of money to give this sport a try. Any pros or cons to buying new vs used.
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    Wife told me she is not into boating as much

    So I kind of knew this was coming. This is the 2nd year we have had our boat. I told my wife last night time to prep the boat to go out. She explained to me she is not into boating like I am. Also I have 3 boys 9yr 14yr and 17 yr old. The 9yr loves to go boating. The 14yr and 17yr likes...
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    Getting Boat Ready to head out.

    Boat went night night early November. Now its 80 degrees in AZ and its time to wake up the boat and head out. Anyone else getting their boat ready early in the year?
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    Pressure Washer

    Please recommend a pressure washer from either SEars, Lowes or Home Deport for Under $500. Its my Xmas Present. Thanks.
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    Running boat on Muffs

    Is it ok to run the boat on Muffs without hose pressure? I mean can I stick a Hose in a 5 gallon bucket and run the boat on muffs that way. The reason I asked is my boat is at an off site storage without water hookups. Oh if your wondering I havent winterized. Mid 70's and mid 40's this week...
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    Salom skier to Waker Boarder

    I think Next season Im going to give it a go at wake Boarding. I'm a average skilled Salom skier and I want to start wake boarding next season. I'm 43yr male in good shape so I dont think I will have any problems. What attracts me to wake boarding is the less towing speed and easier to be pulled...
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    Jet Ski in Truck Bed

    So this is my truck and Boat. Second Pict. What if I get a two place Jet Ski and put it in the Back of the Truck and take both to the Lake. My vision First Pict. How would I be able to Launch the Jet ski from the back of the Truck at the Ramp. Looking for ways to bring these toys to the lake...
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    Monday Morning Blues

    Day Dreaming at work. This Picture is my Computer Wall Paper. I have Monday Morning Blues. Does anyone Else have Monday morning Work Blues?
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    Heard Rumors AZ has the most Boats.

    Heard Rumors AZ has the most Boats. OK is this True? Where are the Facts?
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    I Want this Illegal Bad Floating Thingy.

    A Good Way to hurt Myself. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/boa/2541848386.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBa9wdOANHw&feature=related
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    Did I really Damage My Impeller

    Ok a couple of weeks ago I got lazy and ran the motor without the muff for 10 seconds. I just wanted to test the battery. OK this was stupid I know. Now I have no water flow under the Outdrive. Did I really trash the Impeller. I haven't inspected it yet.
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    Solo Boating Worries.

    I yet have to try boating alone. Sometimes I just want to get away from it all for a few hours in the open water. I love my Family to death when they go boating with me but I want to experience solo boating and see what its all about. Several things that worry me. Launching and retrieving...
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    When does your boating season end?

    When does your boating season end? Just wondering how much longer is your boating season going to last.
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    What is Going on with the Federal Stalemate

    Anyone know What is Going on with the Federal Budget Stalemate. Did they/we come up with a solution.?
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    What causes a Boat to Slow down in Turns

    What causes a Boat to Slow down in Turns. I think I may know the answer to this question and I was just wanted other answers. When making a turn I notice the Speed dropping some and I have to adjust with more throttle. What causes this. Extra drag from the Boat Hull. Extra drag from the Prop...
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