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    premature rust?

    I have a brand new Key West 211. It's great. However I've only had it for about a month and I'm already seeing some rust spots where the stainless meets the fiberglass. It's not doing it everywhere, only on the handle above the swim ladder, the rail at the stern between the jump seats and on...
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    Should I get a basic fish finder or include the GPS?

    I want to get a fish finder for my boat. I already have a small handheld Garmin GPS with approx a 2.5" x 3" screen. It's been suitable for my needs up til now, however if I'm going to get a fish finder I'm thinking it would be nice to have 2 gadgets in one as well as the larger GPS screen. Money...
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    need a push pole

    I'm trying to build a push pole. I'd like it to be telescoping so I could easily store it on the boat but so that it's long enough to do some good when I'm in 16" of water and sea grass. I was thinking I'd build it with pvc pipe and just get some threaded fasters to put 2 or 3 sections...
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    reading depth levels on charts

    The depth levels on charts indicate an average depth but how do I accommodate for the tide shift? I remember learning this a few years ago but it obviously didn't stick. Any tips on how to adjust my depth reading based on tide shift?
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    Thundercat dinghy

    I'm trying to restore an old 12' Thundercat sailing dinghy. It came from Snug Harbor Boat Works in St. Pete. Do any of you have experience with this boat? I'm looking for helpful hints on the rigging or any final restoration tips. She's not the prettiest thing but she's all mine.
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    Is this a recipe for disaster? (Highlander & Key West 211)

    I have a '07 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. It has a v6 with a tow package rated for 3500 lbs. I also have a Key West 211cc with a Yamaha 150hp 4-stroke on a dual-axle trailer with disc brakes. The dry weight of the boat is 2300 and I think the engine adds another 300. I'm not sure about the weight...
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    I'm stuck! Pioneer vs Key West vs Century

    I'm down to the wire and it's time to make a decision. Pioneer 197 SF w/ Suzuki 150 4-s Key West 2020 CC w/ Yamaha 150 4-s (could power up to 200hp) Century 2001 CC w/ Yamaha 150 4-s I'll be using this for some inshore fishing and scalloping. I'm getting a CC instead of a bay boat because it's...
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    Tidewater vs. Scout

    I'm comparing a Tidewater 2100 Bay Max to a Scout 205 SF. They both have the features I'm looking for. Anyone have any advice on the quality of the brands? Is Scout still a small, quality shop or have they sold out and sacrified quality like Sea Pro did a couple of years ago.
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    Do you like your Tidewater?

    I'm thinking of buying a new (2007) Tidewater 2100 Bay Max w/ a Yamaha 150hp 4-stroke. It's a new boat so I wondered it any of you have experience with them. Also, I'm getting a great price because the dealer wants to unload the '07. Is there anything I should be concerned about with the year...
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    Mercury verado vs. Yamaha (150hp)

    Both are 4-stroke, both are 150hp? Which one is the better motor? I'm buying new so I'll get a warranty but I still don't want to spend my weekends going to the shop. Thanks for your help.
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    should i buy a hydra-sport?

    I've been shopping for a while now. I've found a good price on a new Hydra-sport Lightning 180 CC. Just drove it the other day and it was a great ride. Much better than the Sea Pro I drove last week. Anyway, for the price of the Hydra-sport I could get a bigger Sea Pro (SV 2100) but I really...
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    hydrasport seapro tidewater or triton - which is best?

    I'm boat shopping for a 19' bay boat. All of these look like they suit my needs and I have a few sea trials next week. Anyone have any good or bad news about any of these brands that I need to be aware of? At this point I'm not worried about price (but I'm not made of money). What I want is a...
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