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Looking to purchase a new Truck....what have you purchased?
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Looking to purchase a new Truck....what have you purchased?
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Purchased a NEW 2023 GMC 3500HD, 6.6L gas and 6 speed auto. Crew, 4x4, short bed, White, and a few packages. This truck was difficult...
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What size jet motor on 1648 to be legal?
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Regardless of the horsepower you will also need to consider the weight of the outboard and how it will affect the center of balance...
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$1000 Question - Helix 9 vs Helix 7
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Oh, here’s the new to me boat that’s getting the Helix. It’s 2008 18’ North River Mariner, 115 and 9.9 Yamaha. It’s a very solid boat.
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If I remember correctly, there is a blazer boats dealer or manufacturer by you. Stop by there, get there input. Excel, gatortrax, and...
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1994 Spectrum 16 Sport Rebuild? - Bouncing ideas around
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I have the B100 (traditional style seat) and B300 (Palma style seat), love them. On my last boat, I put the B100’s for the driver and...
Nov 16, 2023
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1994 Spectrum 16 Sport Rebuild? - Bouncing ideas around
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For the most comfortable seat, millennium marine seats. They don’t hold water, breath (so you don’t sweat so bad in the summer), support...
Nov 15, 2023
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OR....option 3........get the newer trailer usable NOW, and then start slowly restoring and modernizing the old trailer for later. That...
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Look for rusted areas that might weaken the structure/ strength of the trailer frame. Weakened frames are the main concern here !! If...
Nov 3, 2023
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Deciding between two boats, G3 185 VF and Alumacraft 185 Trophy
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If buying new I agree don't hold back get every last option/ add on you may want otherwise your buying an expensive boat just to pay...
Oct 27, 2023
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Deciding between two boats, G3 185 VF and Alumacraft 185 Trophy
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My only input is I would never buy a boat that doesn't have max rated horsepower or at least 80% of max. But if I am buying new it would...
Oct 27, 2023
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Well, Now I did it!
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I agree with airshot and Mr giggles. Take it out and run it. Put it through the paces. An on the water test is the best test. Plus...
Oct 24, 2023
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As I recall the water pressure on those older Mercs is only 1-3 psi at idle. On my 60 it was just enough to budge the needle off of zero...
Oct 24, 2023
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Idle speed is slower...not as much water being pumped ! I don't see a problem, don't overthink and create one...
Oct 24, 2023
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Just use a couple/ few gallons at a time, no problem. However if it really bothers you, just toss it out, loosing 20 bucks worth of...
Oct 24, 2023
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Everything I’m sharing with you is from my own experience. I’m not an outboard technician but I’m a small engine mechanic which made it...
Oct 17, 2023
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