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    Boat dock questions, help?

    We are relatively new owners of lake property and need to replace a rotting stationary dock. All docks on the lake have to come out every year (ice). We are thinking vinyl sections and aluminum frame. Any advantages to other types? Are their any brands that one person can really put in...
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    boat lift questions.help plz

    what is the life of a hydraulic aluminum boat lift? We are looking at lifts that are 4-5 years old and wonder how much "life" is left. Becuz boat is heavy (4300 lbs) we need a 6000 lb lift and these are expensive. The lift will be in fresh water lake and taken out end of every season. Thx...
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    boat lifts better lately?

    Any suggestions on what makes a good boat list. Dry boat weight si 4300, so we need at least a 6000 lb lift. Any significant improvements in past few years that would make it worth it to buy new?
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    got what we wanted...i think...thanks!

    Thanks to many of you for your comments to prior threads. We put down a deposit on a "leftover" 2007 Azure 22 foot Deckboat with a 2 foot swim platform (so 24'LOA) with a Merc 5 liter Bravo 3 (260 hp). Took it out for a test and it topped out at about 51 mph, handled very well and is very...
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    Is dealer really right...or playing me?

    Looking at a deckboat for large freshwater lake cruising (stopping at sand bars, off boat swimming, etc). We think we want a 22 foot boat that includes a fresh water shower for knocking off sand as well as convenience of hand washing. One dealer (that has only the 20 foot boat which can not...
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    newbie needs advice on selecting trailer

    Tried to search for some threads on this item, but no luck... Need advice on brand/type/qualities to look for in trailer for a 22 foot power boat. Looking at a boat at a dealership, but how will I know what trailer is right...or whether any price cut on the boat gets made up for with a...
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    Questions about buying new boat...warranty value? shipping?

    Still looking for a deck boat. Thought we would buy late model used, but we are now seeing a couple ads for some extremely good prices on 2007 new boats. 1) We will be able to test drive the same model and engine, but the exact boat is already winterized. So, can we assume that it will be OK...
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    Advice on deckboat?

    Still looking for a used, recent deckboat 20-24 foot length with 22 probably ideal, mostly for cruising, swimming, tubing. Thinking about Chaparral, Azure and Four Winns, but mostly because we liked some of the options and the quality at boat show display. Anyone have experience/opinions on...
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    add ons to 2005 boat? types of trim tabs?

    For inland lake (calm water cruising) use, we are looking at a 2005 deck boat that appeas in condition with 18 hours on its Merc alpha 1 5.0 L motor. It was a trade in to dealer who sells mostly very large boats/customizes yatchs. The asking price is reasonable, and dealer is happy to have it...
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    220 HP too low power on AZ200??

    :confused:We are considering buying a used 2005 Azure deckboat AZ200. The sterndrive engine is a Mercury Marine 5.0 L 220 HP. I noticed that the newer Azure comes with a 320 HP. It makes me wonder if the 2005 was under powered. The boat is 3975 pounds. The spec tests on an AZ200 (from...
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