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    2001 Sugar Sand Tango - Blown Motor

    I bought a 2001 Tango with a 2005 175 Merc sportjet late last summer. I probably used it for a total of 30 hours. I know the people I bought it from and since the 2005 engine was installed (due to a failure caused by a known issue, i.e. costs covered) it was used very little. I had the boat on...
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    Sudden Loss of Power - Dead Engine

    I have a 2001 Sugar Sand Tango with a 2005 175hp Mercury XR2 sport jet. I had the boat on the water yesterday for about an hour. While cruising at about 3800 RPM I suddenly lost power. RPMs dropped to about 2800-3000, enough for the boat to come off plane. I initially thought the throttle...
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    Towed 2 boats in less than 1 month

    I ended up towing a 20-22' Thompson back to a boat launch yesterday with my 16' Sugar Sand. Labor day weekend, I towed a 21' Searay as well. I've been out of boating for quite sometime until late this summer but up until this point had never towed or been towed. 2 in 1 month seems excessive...
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    Ski Pylon & Tubing

    I recently purchased a 2001 Sugar Sand Tango and would like to utilize it for tubing. The ski pylon has a warning label printed right on it that indicates it should only be used for skiing - not parasailing or tubing. Now I won't be trying parasailing from this boat anytime soon so I'm all set...
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    Sugar Sands Boats

    Can anyone tell me about this manufacturer. The sugar sands website is not all that useful and my googling has not given much insight either. I may have an opportunity to buy a sugar sands tango. Just found out about it so I don't even know the year yet. This would be the first boat for the...
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    Mid 80s to mid 90s Fiberglass Boats

    I am still in the market for a skiing recreational type boat. For the money I am currently willing to spend, it appears I will be getting a boat in the mid 80s to mid 90s range and about 17' to 19'. During this time period, are there any particular brands to stay away from. My several week...
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    92 Searay 180 bowrider

    I am recently in the market for a general recreational type boat capable of carrying 6-8 passengers and capable of skiing /tubing. I have come across a 92 Sea Ray 180 bowrider with a 4.3L mercruiser. Owner claims it is in like new condition with less than 50 hrs of use and always maintained...
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