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    Modern 4 stroke PWC fuel economy?

    Hi, I currently own a 20ft Center console that I use for diving, however I have to itch to buy a PWC again to satisfy my need for speed and ease of use when I don't feel like dealing with the boat. What I'm wondering is how the fuel economy of the newer 4 strokes compares to that of the older 2...
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    Side Imaging???

    Hi guys, I'm looking to upgrade my current sonar (older model Raymarine) and my GPSMAP78 handheld chartplotter to a combo unit. The boat is a Carolina Skiff DLX 19' center console that I use almost solely for Scuba diving. I started to explore what's out there and I'm overwhelmed with all...
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    Alternatvie to Dri Dek?

    Hi guys, I'm slowly setting up my 19' Carolina Skiff for diving... I would love to have something like Dri-Dek (Dri-Dek | Interlocking Tiles, Sheets & Rolls) on the deck in front of the console to protect from tanks, weights, and other gear. I need to cover an area a little smaller than 5'x5'...
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    Another Prop Question...

    Hey guys, My skiff is finally the way I want it... all that's left is the prop. First off, I'm running a 1965DLX with a F50 Yamaha (4 stroke). I'm currently runnin.g a 10.5x12 stainless prop. Topped out I can only get about 5,000 RPM, maybe a little more. And I hit about 27-29mph. Now, to...
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    Yamaha lower unit, plastic washers?

    Hey guys, Bought a new boat last month with a 2006 50hp Yamaha 4 stroke (F50TLRC). I want to change my lower unit oil before boating season starts. Does this motor have any O-rings or plastic washers on the drain and vent screws? My older 2-strokes all had plastic washers that I replaced every...
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    Striped Bass Fishing?

    We are planning on making a trip down to the susquahanna flats (on the chesapeake bay) when they come in, hopefully 2-3 weeks from now. So what's the trick to catching these??? What tackle/ rods should I take with? Thanks, Austin
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    Aluminum CC v-hull?

    Does anybody make an aluminum center console in the 16-18' range that's a deep v-hull? All I've found are jon's or modified v's. Looking for a "rough it" center console do it all boat, but I want to be able to go out when the chop is more than 6". Thanks in advance, Austin
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    Carolina Skiff quality and handling???

    Hi guys, In about 3 or 4 months I'm probably going to be getting a small (16'-18') center console to replace my alluminum fish and ski that isn't made for the abuse I put it through.... I'm really attracted to the Carolina Skiff JV17CC, the more I look at it the more I like it... I'm waiting...
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    Getting a custom cover made???

    Hi guys (and Merry Christmas), My custom cover that came with my boat is officially SHOT. It's the snap on time and it fits like a glove, but it's just got too many holes in it... I'm in central PA (Schuylkill Haven). Anybody have any suggestions on where to get a cover made? I've tried some...
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    MMSI number, call signs???

    Hi guys, I just installed a cobra MR F45 fixed mount VHF. I'm applying for a MMSI number so I can utilize the DSC features but I'm confused about the call sign requirement in the application... it says the call sign has to come from the FCC, but the more I research the more I confuse myself...
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    Florida Keys in January...

    We are planning a trip the second week of January and will be taking my 17ft fish and ski... If the weather is ok we hope to get out to some of the closer snorkeling spots and a few of the island parks (indian key, national key deer refuge, Lignuvitea, etc...) We'll be camping on Marathon or...
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    Carpet glue in cold weather

    Hey guys, I'm modifying the layout in my 17ft fish and ski... I'm almost ready to start gluing carpet. I'm using this glue 512 fl. oz. 6700 Indoor/Outdoor Carpet Adhesive and Glue-6700-4 at The Home Depot I've used it in the past and I like it's workablility however I've never used it in...
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    Calculating Foam Flotation....

    Below is a good link for all you guys replacing/ adding flotation. I apologize if this is a repeat thread... Flotation in boat hulls Austin
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    CO'2 inflatable boat flotation...

    I talked to someone yesterday that had an "interesting" idea.... He said why don't they make an "inflatable life jacket" for boats. It would go somewhere on the deck (in the center I guess) and would inflate a big "air bag" that would keep the boat afloat if it was to start sinking... Just...
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    86 70hp Evinrude vs New 4 stroke 40 or 50 hp...

    So, I have a 17' fish and ski style boat (Spectrum Blue Finn) that I completely rebuilt from the bilge up last winter. It's pretty much a new boat, except for the hull and motor.... This past summer I used the boat for a little bit of everything. We even took it up to Maine and spent a week on...
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    Inflatable PFD

    I'm looking for an inflatable PFD, I boat alone from time to time on the Chesapeake. It gets a little rough sometimes in my 17ft. I want to wear a life jacket but don't like the bulkyness (spelling?) of a regular PFD while driving, sitting down, etc. So after doing a quick search on cabelas it...
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    Boating along I-95 in Maine

    Re: Boating along I-95 in Maine Thanks for the reply's, We didn't end up stopping on the way up, however on friday (second to last day) we trailered over to the "Merepoint" launch, which is a very nice ramp and facility, we boated the 20 miles to portland, got some good pics and walked around...
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    70hp Tilt Trim issues

    Hi guys, I have a 87' 70hp evinrude, E70TLCDC For about 4 months now the trim/tilt has been making a rough (screeching) noise wenever it goes up or down in any position. At random times it would sound normal, but most of the time it would screetch. It always operated 100% though. As of...
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    Missing Bolt!

    I'm re-installing my lower unit, after I had a bent prop shaft repaired. It's been off the boat for about 3 weeks and somehow I misplaced a bolt. It's an 87' 70hp evinrude. It's one of the bolts that hold the lower unit on directly above the leading edge of the prop, directly in front of the...
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    Boating along I-95 in Maine

    Hey guys, We are leaving for Belgrade Lakes, ME this weekend (for a week). My girlfriend's family rents a house on one of the lakes up there and I'm taking my boat with. Anyways coming from PA we are going to be riding I-95 (or we could ride 295) for quite a while once we are in Maine. I'd...
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