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    Dry weight, hull weight, net weight- What's the real weight?

    Been looking at boats and get more confused:confused: the more I look at weightsHow can one manufacturers 23' be less than their 20-1' ?. I was quite sure "dry weight" was basically boat less engine, fluids. Wife says no, just fluids. Even searching on here, I get mixed opinions. NADA lists "net...
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    Anybody go OVER on lift capacity?

    We are looking for a "new" boat. We had a 20' bow rider and are now looking for a deck boat. I would like 22'-24' for a better ride. Alas, these tend to be" to heavy" for my 4000 lb lift.Can't do a boat and anew lift. Does anyone go over the rated capacity on their lifts? I'm guessing it would...
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    Need help on possible purchase

    I am looking at a 2006 Avalon Paradise 24' triple with a 3.0 Mercruiser. I just saw it and it's in pretty good shape. My main concern:confused: is the 3.0 , I was wondering if anyone has this set-up ? I don't know if the 135 horse (right?) is going to be enough. I was hoping for at least a 4.3...
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    Couple of questions

    Hi Everyone, New guy here. Been reading this forum for awhile and have a couple of questions. We have a 20' BR that we just had the deck and stringers replaced. Well, I'll try to keep this short. When I took it in I was reassured that the new wood would be glassed. I had removed all the...
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    Couple of questions part 2 UPDATED

    Hi Everyone, New guy here. Been reading this forum for awhile and have a couple of questions. We have a 20' BR that we just had the deck and stringers replaced. Well, I'll try to keep this short. When I took it in I was reassured that the new wood would be glassed. I had removed all the...
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