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    MIAMI BOAT SHOW/sea trails

    Hey all! Heading down to Miami for the boat show this year. I have been several years and thought this year I would turn to all of you to see if anyone has a tip to the biggest challenge the 99% face at the show: "how can I get a ride on one of these boats/yachts?" Now, coming from a well up...
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    Anyone ever heard of a locking hub?!?!

    so i have the opportunity to buy some magnum mach-lock Stainless Steel 4 blade propellers. I have tired them, and they work great for my application. HOWEVER they do not have rubber hubs, these propellers were made back in the late 80's early 90's and they have a "locking hub". I told the...
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    The 2011 Great Adventure to Lake Ontario - 1000 islands!!

    Updated August 7th 2011: fellow boaters! We have completed this trip! The documentation and photos all start on page 3, we look forward to your comments!! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Well I am planning my next great adventure...
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    The women of iboats!!

    There hasn?t been any recognition given to the one other thing that we love more than BOATS?..........................OUR WOMEN! I came up with an idea to recognize all the hard work and bs our ladies put up with that comes with owning a boat, fixing a boat, and restoring a boat. Not one of us...
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    Whats up with my Axel Spacing?!?!

    I have a question for you trailer guys. I have a 1985 ?slip on trailer? it?s a triaxel and I have noticed something very odd about this trailer. The last axel is not equally spaced with the front two axels. I don?t know the exact dimensions but for purposes of explaining; lets say the...
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    Put In Bay / PIB trip to the Eire Islands/ South Bass island

    Well since I cant seem to find a good blog about Put In Bay Ohio I thought I would document our annual trip to PIB incase another captain would like to go to the Erie islands. You can always go to www.putinbay.com for more information on the attractions and things to do, I?m documenting more...
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    Hydrolic steering help!!

    i have a teleflex hydraulic helm. Long story short, when I turn the wheel, the helm seems to "jump", meaning its not a smooth spin to get my motors to turn. (these are twin outboards). As i turn it almost feels as if something is "grinding" inside the helm. Now it was fine all last season, I am...
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    So I was thinking.....

    I have noticed on my tri axle trailer that i have been losing bearing buddies while i trailer. So at first i thought it was because i didnt have the buddy bearings hammered on there right enough. SO i made SURE they were on, and still i lost one. So not im beginning to think would it have to...
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    Michigan to chicago trip help!

    Jun 2011- ahh just took a moment and reread his thread....i remember this trip like it was yesterday; amazing almost a year ago now....check out our new adventure this year to lake Ontario and the 1000 islands...i need all your commentary on this one boys...
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    twin 03 250 evinrudes

    I need your help on what kind of props to use for my 30? scarab center console. I have been watching on ebay and asking those people selling the same boat I own what type of prop they are using, and I gotta tell you I am so confused I just don?t know where to start. My Evinrude dealer said...
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    The proper way to wet sand a Gel coat hull

    Hey all, im the guy with the 30 scarab over hull project. I thought I would set this little thread up and get everyone?s opinion on how to correctly wet sand a gel coat hull that is 20 some years old. My hull is chalky, kind fo shinny in places, and rough in other places. I have a red...
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    Proping a Scarab, just a little different...

    I know i know i have seen these threads and they are all vitrually the same thing, however i know you guys like to have max RPM and speed of the boat, however i have never ran these motors and the max speed of the boat is unknown to me.... and i just dont know where to start with propping this...
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    Need help making a sweet stereo system

    Just like the title says, im wondering which products to use and what i exactly need. I have a 30ft CC and I plan on putting 2 subs, 2 6X9's and 4 6.5's.....so what kind of amps do i need? what kind of speakers have you all have the best luck with? Its a CC so the speakers and subs will have...
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    Do you own a 1995 Proline 240 sportsman? I need your help

    Ok heres the story, A man is selling me a motor bracket that came off a 1995 pro-line sportsman 240. With this being, said I am trying to find the angle of his transom. So if you have one of these boats, same model year?please I need your help!! All you have to do is take a large right angle...
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    Looking for boat trailer for 30' scarab

    Looking for a DEAL on a trailer for 30' scarab!
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    where to find twin motor mount?

    Just like the title says guys....Where can i find a decient deal on a twin outboard motor mounts for my 30' scarab. I called "Armstrong" and they quoted me at 3000!!!!!! NO WAYYYYYY any sugestions???
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    where to find good buy on twin motor mount

    Just like the title says guys....Where can i find a decient deal on twin outboard motor mounts for my 30' scarab. I called "Armstrong" and they quoted me at 3000!!!!!! NO WAYYYYYY any sugestions???
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    Anyone live by or in Naples FL?

    If you live in or close by napes fl, I ask that you PM me. I am located in Detroit and am purchasing some outboards from naples and was wondering if anyone could do a compression check for me to veryfi that these motors have good compression. If its worth 50 bucks for ya please contact me. I...
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    Anyone live in or by Naples

    If you live in or close by napes fl, I ask that you PM me. I am located in Detroit and am purchasing some outboards from naples and was wondering if anyone could do a compression check for me to veryfi that these motors have good compression. If its worth 50 bucks for ya please contact me. I...
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    Anyone live in or around Naples, FL?

    If you live in or close by napes fl, I ask that you PM me. I am located in Detroit and am purchasing some outboards from naples and was wondering if anyone could do a compression check for me to veryfi that these motors have good compression. Take care everyone!!
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