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    It is NEVER safe to......

    ....... go to a Boat Show! We are 100% satisfied with our current 2011 206SSI, 270HP VP 5.0. But, we went to the LA Boat Show on Friday just for fun and to pick up some supplies, etc. Of course, we did stop to take a "look" at that new Chap model 257 SSX with VP 383 DP, with arch - fully...
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    Lake San Antonio, CA

    Just booked a week at the south shore lodge at lake San Antonio. Weekly room rate includes a slip in the marina. This will be our first trip to this lake. Anyone have any experience(s) at san antonio and if so, any recommendations / ideas / hints? Thanks in advance.
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    Can't wait to check in here after Labor Day!

    No doubt there are going to be some good additions to this sub-forum come Tuesday. Good luck out there over Labor Day............stay safe and keep the camera handy at the ramp!
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    New Boat is home!

    Here is the new boat! Maiden voyage is this afternoon! Info is in signature.
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    2011 Chaparral 206SSI opinions? / UPDATED

    Hey guys and gals, I have been looking at new boats. Not a case of 2' itis, just a case a "new boat" 'itis. Think I have now narrowed the search to a 2011 Chaparral 206SSI with a 5.0L VP GXI SX, 270HP. Anyone have first hand knowledge of this model performance and cost wise? I am lake...
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    Help talk me out of it.....

    We bought a new left over 2008 Maxum 1900SR3 in August of 2009. Have put 186 hours on it with NO issues. Very pleased with its performance, build quality and are essentially very satisfied with it. But, we have a little case of the infamous dreaded 'itis disease. On a whim we looked at a new...
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    Memorial Day Madness

    It never ceases to amaze me the number of morons that come out to the lake on Memorial Day. And, what is even more amazing is that (as far as I am aware at the lake I frequent) they all made it home. Of course, they may have dinged their boat or someone else's at the launch dock, they may have...
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    How many times did you do it in 2010?

    No......not that.... As I was cleaning the boat today after a nice morning on the lake, I went through the "log book" I keep on the boat. We launched and retrieved 76 times in 2010 and put 98.7 hours on the engine. We are 45 minutes to the nearest lake and about the same driving time to get to...
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    Crowded day on the lake!

    I took the afternoon off (rain is in the forecast) and took the boat out solo. And by solo, I don't just mean on the boat by myself but also on the lake! I was the only boat on the lake. I knew I was in for a nice couple of hours when I drove in and did not see one trailer in the parking lot...
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    Help - Drain plug screw

    Hey guys and gals, After a quick trip to the lake last night, after retrieval as I was removing the plug I noticed that one of the screws (three in total) that hold the brass plug insert / flange / thingamagig to the transom was missing (see photo). When I got home I thought I would simply...
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    Usable Fuel

    Does anyone know how much "usable" fuel is actually in the typical tank? The type boat is in my signature and it has a tank with 35 gallon capacity. I have never run it dry and am curious if most modern boat tanks are like airplane tanks and have some unusable fuel? Maxum dealer couldnt answer...
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    Help - Karavan Trailer -zerk (sp?) question

    Hey guys and gals, I have a question. I am not a very mechanically inclined individual. Last night, after we returned from the lake, I was doing my usual post boat / trailer use clean up, etc. This includes checking the trailer tire pressure and greasing the bearings. On the starboard...
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    Idiots at the launch!

    I apologize in advance for the rant and for creating another launch thread. But, the admiral ( has listened to me all afteroon!) has had enough and I need to vent! I think there should be a "launch cop" at every ramp. I also think that in addition to a mandatory boat safety class, all new...
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    Would you tow with THIS cover?

    I realize that there are some who don't ever tow with a cover and some that tow with a custom cover. To this point, I have never towed with my cover. But, we are thinking of a long road trip with the boat behind us this summer and I like to keep my boat spotless. I am thinking I don't want to...
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    New Tow Vehicle-Update with photos

    Hey guys, The admiral and I just purchased a 2010 Ford 150 XLT Super crew with the 5.4L V-8 (3 valve) and upgraded tow package and frame and suspension. It can tow up to 11,300. The previous tow vehicle (2006 Explorer V-8) did a good job with the trailer / boat (about 4,400lb fully loaded) but...
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    Using Velcro to mount fire extinguisher

    I am considering using those "industrial strength" Velcro strips to mount my fire extinguisher to the panel under the instrument panel (type of boat is listed in my signature). I would size one strip to fit the back of the extinguisher holder / bracket and the other strip to the boat panel. I...
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    First solo launch

    Well, after owning the boat since august and using it every Saturday since, the admiral couldn't make it today. So, I took the plunge and went myself. First solo launch and retrieval. Went well. Whew! Only downside was I had no one to give orders to!!
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    Southern California suggestions??

    I am looking for some recommendations / suggestions for any good so cal boating lakes (day trips). So far, we have done Piru, Castaic, Pyramid. We also launch at Ventura Harbor, Channel Islands Harbor, Long Beach, Marina del Rey and Newport Beach. Of course, after each ocean trip I run it on...
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    Boat Cover Purchase

    After utilizing all of the great information in these forums, I decided to support the I-Boats store by purchasing a semi custom made OutduraR cover for my boat. Probably should have asked this question BEFORE the purchase but - I am going to be happy when it is delivered? Negative responses...
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    Hooking up Trailer / Incline

    Hey guys, May be a stupid question but I have a 2008 Maxum 1900 SR3 that I park in the driveway ( just missed being able to store it in the garage by about a foot). Stern at the garage. Bow facing the street. (see photo below) The driveway has a slight slope toward the street. After I back...
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