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  1. bchaney

    Kicker Motor vs Main Motor for Trolling

    Hey guys, I wanted to get some thoughts on this. I have been using my 08 Yamaha four stroke for trolling with downriggers for trout on the lake. I drag a 5 gallon bucket to get down to the speed I need. I know that this is not ideal but I am working with what I have. I am racking up the...
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    Alternative to hydraulic steering?

    Hey guys, I currently have cable steering on my 90hp OB and it can be somewhat difficult to handle. In some some situations it takes a lot of force on the wheel just to keep the boat going straight. From what I read, hydraulic steering is the best option but the kits I see online are $600-1200+...
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    Getting Baby/Toddler/Kid to Sleep on Boat

    Any tips from some fellow boaters? We've taken our 1 year old out 3 times now, and each time she'll fall asleep in her life jacket in my wife's arms while cruising but as soon as we try to put her down she wakes up. I have a small thermarest camp mattress pad that we tried laying her on in the...
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    1972 Starcraft Holiday 21'

    Hey guys, I just got me an old 1972 Holiday (pics below) and the previous owner removed the bench seat because it was damaged, but I really need more seating so I'd like to put a new one in. For those of you who have seen the original starcraft bench in one of the 21/22 footers - how is it...
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    2008 Yamaha 90hp 4-Stroke Opinions?

    Hey guys, wondering what the consensus is on this motor - pretty reliable? Any common problems that I should keep an eye out for? ​​​​​Where can I find info on the generations of this motor? Wondering if this is the first year of a new model/block/head/etc or if they had been building these for...
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    21' Starcraft Holiday with 90hp Yamaha - Underpowered?

    Hey guys, came across an old 72 Starcraft Holiday with an 08 Yamaha 90hp 4-stroke. It's a nice motor but is it too small for this boat? According to the specs on iboats and nada the boat weighs 1400-1500lbs empty so probably 2500-3000lb when fully loaded with people, gear, fuel, etc. Max HP...
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    80s Glasply Impulse Reviews?

    Can't find much info on these boats, anyone know anything about them? What I've gathered is that the hull is a copy of a donzi with fiberglass floor and stringers - true? Wood transom? How do they do in rough water? The freeboard seems shorter than the older glasplys. People seem to prefer the...
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    What do you know about Web-Cor hull construction? Bell Boy / Sabre Craft boats

    Hey guys, I'm looking at a fiberglass 1972 Sabre Craft boat with a webcor constructed hull. I can't find much info on this construction method used on Bell Boy and Saber Craft boats, but what I do know is that the stringers are made of open cell foam and fiberglass. This is attractive to me...
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    What Older Boats have Fiberglass Stringers?

    Hey guys, I'm looking for an older used boat for budget reasons (5-6k in Seattle area), and would prefer to find something with fiberglass stringers. I understand that wood stringers have some advantages but I would prefer to avoid having to hire a surveyor to check the stringers before a sale...
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    1985 90HP Merc Inline 6 Outboard - Opinions?

    Hey guys, I just checked out a boat with this motor that I'm considering purchasing so I'm hoping to get some more info on it to decide if I should proceed or stay away from it. I have read thru a lot of great info on this forum and elsewhere, and what I gather is that this is a good model year...
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    1985 Sylvan Sportster w/ Merc 90 L6 OB - Opinions?

    Hey guys, been reading up here (excellent info, thanks to all the posters) and keeping an eye on craigslist for anything interesting. Was planning to wait until fall or winter to buy because I don't really plan to use a boat until next season, BUT something interesting popped up nearby on...
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    What do you think of this boat?

    Hey guys, been reading up here (excellent info, thanks to all the posters) and keeping an eye on craigslist for anything interesting. Was planning to wait until fall or winter to buy because I don't really plan to use a boat until next season (we've got a 1 month old baby who technically...
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    Considering buying Starcraft SS - 16 vs 18'? Common Issues? Where to Find?

    My wife started talking about boats this year when the weather started warming up, so I have been doing some research. We don't currently have a boat but I grew up on my families boats on lakes across the US. I had a few small aluminum boats as a kid in MI and NJ (12' Lowe with 9.9). We are...
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