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    Opinions? 1993 Wellcraft Excel

    http://wilmington.craigslist.org/boa/1703476470.html Just found this and its right down the street from where I work so looking at it tomorrow.
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    Is this fixable? Broken Transom

    Is this worth messing with? I cant figure out how bad it is by the picture. Maybe you can is this worth even messing with. I am looking for a project boat but I want something fixable. http://www.lejeuneyardsales.com/item.jsp?itemId=8613431 OK ADD HAS CHANGED IT DID HAVE A RUNNING MOTOR. NO...
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    OLD Tri Hull Cheap Questions

    Looking for any info year make model? It does not look that big in pic but was told (max HP is 250HP) I can get a possibly running early 80's 115HP Mercury. This motor has not run in years. Owner passes away and I understand it might not ever run again but then again it might and its free. This...
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    Prop Size 02 60HP Yamaha 4 stroke

    I have a 02 Carolina Skiff Semi V with a 60HP Yamaha and the only numbers I see on the prop is 13-G when I look up props for my motor they all come up with 12" pitch. Is my boat over propped or is that not a pitch number? when I am alone it runs great but when I get close to the boats weight...
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    Want to buy boat and do small charters where to I start?

    First off thanks for looking. I live in Hampstead a coastal area of NC and as of right now I do own a boat. Its a 17ft 2002 Carolina Skiff that I recently bought. Once this boat is payed for I would like to buy a larger boat 21ft or so and take things a little more serious. I do not have any...
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    Gel coat, botom paint, sanding, 02 Carolina Skiff

    I bought a 02 Carolina Skiff and it the hull looks more like a 92. It has bottom paint on it that was prob put on when new because its worn off a lot. The boat was kept on a lift in the waterway. Anyway I am having a hard time removing the bottom paint? Can I sand it? Just took my orbital sander...
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    At WOT what should my RPM range be at? 60HP

    Just wondering about what my RPM's should be at with my 60HP. It is a 4Cyl 2002 model. Also is it OK to run it at WOT or am I going to kill the motor earlier if I run a higher RPM? Currently im seeing 5800RPM adjusting trim will get 6000 easy and 6100 at times. At 6000+ RPM I do have porpoising...
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    Will a 30Lb trolling motor push a 17ft carolina skiff?

    Just wondering how well the trolling motor would work? It might be used for trolling some but the main point in having it is to get me back in I have motor problems. Is on sale $99 with $20 mail in rebate and I have a $10 off coupon so we are talking $74 out the door.
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    Is this combo big enought for saltwater fishing?

    First off thanks for looking I am not originally from a coastal area so fishing in saltwater is totally new to me. I am considering buying a shimano FX4000RA spinning reel. I am used to the Quickfire II casting and like it very much as I own the 2000 version already. Anyway I am thinking about...
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    Best Hydrofoil for Yamaha 60HP

    Im looking for a hydrofoil for my 60HP but it seems a lot of them come in 2 sizes 0-40HP thats to small and 40HP and up. The larger ones just seem like there two large in my opinion just for a 60HP. The Motor is a 60HP 4cyl and the boat is a 17ft Carolina Skiff Semi V. I am thinking about going...
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    60hp yamaha oil everywhere

    Ok I have not had the boat long only a few days but just went on my second outing and when I got back after pulling it home I put the motor down and was starting to flush it out then oil leaked out everywhere. I had it started and as soon as I walked around and seen it i pulled the cover. It...
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    Cleaning a Boat?

    Thanks for Looking I just bought a 02 Carolina Skiff and from the looks of it it looks more like a 92. It did sit in ocean water and has some stuff growing on it but it comes off with the wipe of your hand so I am thinking a pressure washer would take all of it off, It has bottom paint on it. I...
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    186 Cobia 112 Evenrude Opinions wanted

    http://wilmington.craigslist.org/boa/593092838.html Found this boat today and I would say its in average to good shape. Trailer is a 2000 and is in good shape. Price is $4500 but with a Cedar swing set 2 years old and was told payed $1000 for it and thats prob right. So figure about $4000 for...
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    1998 21ft Wellcraft Excel DX? 150HP right for me?

    First off thanks for looking I found a nice condition Excel boat. I was not looking for a ski type of boat but it being 21foot it has a lot of room. I will be using it in the waterway and out in the ocean on calm days. Mainly just for fun and spending time with the family and friends. My first...
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    1970 Cobia? what kind of old cuddy is this?

    -http://www.lejeuneyardsales.com/item.jsp?itemId=4394424 Found this and kinda interested in it. I am not sure if the year is correct or even the namebrand. I think I have seen a restored on on iboats but have yet to find it. Does anyone have any info on it? I think it would make for a good...
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    2100CC 1989 Cuddy what make? Cimmarron

    "http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120168683622" Found this on Ebay and its a 2 hour drive to not to far. What make of a boat is this? Its listed at Cimmarron but all I find with them is pontoon boats and its not listed in NADA.
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    Buying Cheap Spinning Combo what to get?

    Im a little confused on that to get. I will be in the cheaper range but my question is what type of stuff to get. Reel Size and rod size? I have seen a penn silverado 8000 and about a 7ft "big ***" rod at walmart $54. Is that just overkill? It seemed that say to me. I want something to fish...
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    Looking for opinions on a 1971 MFG 18' Center Console Jonson 150hp

    Found it locally on craigslist here is the link "http://wilmington.craigslist.org/boa/426909667.html" Kinda on a tight budget and think this could be the boat for me. Was told that motor is a 80's not sure of actual year anyone want to guess? Anyway looking for opinions.
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    How much is a 2005 E-Tec Worth 90HP 45 Hours.

    NADA is $6000 just wondering if this is accurate to real world pricing. Found a 1985 boat with this motor on it trying to figure out what the boat is worth without the motor. Asking $8500 for the boat motor and trailer. 17ft Mako 1985
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    Do you like your cuddy cabin?

    I have been looking for a center console for some time, and considering adding a cuddy cabin to the boat I would consider. What are some reasons you like the cabin? Why do you not like it? I was considering a 17-19ft center console but lately have found some 19ft or 20ft cuddy cabins in my price...
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