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    Service needed???

    Hello all, Been awhile since I have been on here. I was the bonehead that bought a 19 foot boat and then realized it didnt fit in my 22 foot garage, lolol. Anyway, boat has been running great with absolutely no issues. Having said that, I purchased the boat from a widow and have no idea when...
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    Anyone familiar??

    While attempting to load my boat (190 Searay) it would look good until it got 3/4 the way out of the water then my right bunk would completely turn and straighten up throwing the boat to the side. So I put the boat back in, put the bunk where it should be and tightened it. It appeared tight by...
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    Any last minute advice?

    Well Mother Nature and my work schedule have not been friendly to me but tomorrow is the day. Rain, wind or shine I am going on the maiden voyage!!! Been going crazy!! Plus going camping on Thursday and want to make sure there are no hiccups with the boat. So if you remember, I purchased from a...
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    Gel Coat- What do you use?

    Wondering what some of you "experts" use on the exterior to bring out the shine? I used a oxidation remover then a marine cleaner wax (several light coats) and even a marine polish. VERY smooth and not chalky at all, just looks very cloudy. Any suggestions?
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    Any Suggestions (Florida)

    All packed up and nowhere to go...... My birthday is the 15th of this month and the wife and I both took Thur- Sunday off. Our thoughts were to go camping on the St Johns River, spend the day on the boat and evenings in front of the fire with an adult beverage or 7. Then I realize its BIKE...
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    Newbie question (again)

    I have a Ez Loader trailer (tandem) with a 190 Sea Ray boat. The trailer has surge brakes, there is a "lever" on the tongue which is labeled "reverse". Which I am sure just frees the wheel. My question (or concern) is launching the boat, I have a Nissan Frontier V6 2wd. A steep ramp which is...
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    Should I? (time sensitive)

    Here goes, with you guys's blessing will probably pull the trigger on this one tomorrow. 1997 Sea Ray 190 Signature 5.7 Mercruiser. First the bad, 1. It is a 19 ft and my garage is only 22 ft deep (2 car and we dont park any vehicles in there so it will fit) 2. Original owner got a little too...
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    Been awhile, need advice (again)

    If anyone remembers, was displeased with the 96 Sea Ray, so in the market again. Wanted to see what you "experts" thought about this one? Have not heard alot good about Bayliners (hulls), but this will be strictly rivers, small lakes, etc... A little skeptical about the size of motor 50h...
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    Quick question reference guages.

    The boat is coming along nicely, replaced the rub rail this weekend (106.00) for just the insert!!! Anyways, it looks much better. I also found new rims and tires at a garage sale for 20 dollars so changed them out as the old ones were beyond shot. (ironically, I paid 10 dollars a piece for the...
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    Maiden Voyage!!!

    Well even though it was windy as heck, I had to take it out for the first time. Had put alot of time and just wanted to see if it was going to run. Started good, in a short period of time it idled good, shifted and steered good, that is the good. The bad, trim/tilt guage does not work...
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    New Boat owner.

    Pictures. Pictures. These pics make it look better than it really does. She is coming along nicely, installed new steering wheel yesterday and will attempt to install new stereo and speakers tonight or tomorrow. (friendly advice, new boat owners should never go to Bass Pro Shop, we have no...
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    ugh oh, now I am scared.

    Just purchased a 1996 Sea Ray 175, he took it out for a brief run, everything seemed fine. However I have been reading these threads referencing stringers and moisture. He said he re-carpeted the boat himself and he carpeted over the ski locker.?.?. Any other ways to check, the interior is in...
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    New Boat owner.

    Wow this site is amazing and so informative. I just bought a boat last week (1996 Sea Ray 175, w/3.0 Mercruiser) First, does anyone have any feedback on this particular boat? Second any ideas on what I should look for, it seemed to idle fine,shift and run good. The interior needs quite a bit of...
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