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    SeaRay 440 EB - Major Hull work

    How thick was that outer skin?
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    440 db questions

    Thanks guys. I've read through most of those posts. Are there any need to have options I should keep an eye out for on some of the boats? Bridge AC for example. "Do you mean engine life?" Yes, I was wondering what someone could expect. I gather, with proper maintenance and care the QSC500...
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    440 db questions

    Thanks in advance. Just started searching and looking at 2006-2008 sedan bridges. How much time are folks getting out of the qsc500 engines between overhauls? What is the typical fuel consumption at cruise? Adequate storage, enough AC's on board, does a hydraulic swim platform slow the boat...
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    Bareboat Charters

    I chartered a 47' Powercat from the Moorings in the BVI's last May. Awesome trip awesome boat. I've done the BVI's a few times now and I'll answer any question I can.
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    Driving a Jet Boat

    What year is it? I love the 70's boats and have been looking at a few myself. Here's a website for them http://www.jetboatperformance.com/index.php?p=boats
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    Ever considered a trawler?

    Here's my dream boat. Go slow or push up into the 20's. http://www.grandbanks.com/yachts/aleutian/59rp/index.cfm
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    How to repair nickel size chip?

    Bow somehow made contact with keel roller and now I have a nickel size chip. Any suggestions on DIY repair? Thanks
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    Bimini/or Port Luccaya

    Hi there. I live in Ocala.
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    Hey airplane & other Pilots

    Never even considered that. That guy took a chance of having his bell rung on the ground. That guy was in real fear. Kind of had the opposite happen. I flew with three friends (one of which owned the plane) to an airshow once. Their all private pilots and I have an airline background. They...
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    Cabbage Key Trip

    When we stayed there it was much more rustic. We'd drive a 22' Aquasport over filled with beer hidden in our bags. Then it was drink beer, fish and swim for week.
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    Cabbage Key Trip

    There's a two story house in your last pic. That house used to belong to my best friends grandfather while we were kids. We stayed there every year for our spring breaks during high school.
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    Boating and Firearms

    My neighbor owns the lot. I asked his permission and he said it was a good idea. It's an acre wooded lot that's fenced in. I live in Ocala. I'm seeing your points on the liability issue.
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    Disrespectful dock mate.

    Next time your at the dock have your wife show Joe and his wife her tits. When his wife has a funny look say what's the matter isn't that what you asked for Joe. Then say Joe we can be friends, but the next time you talk to my wife that way I'm going to kick your teeth in. Or Next time you see...
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    Boating and Firearms

    Wayne, thanks for sharing your situation and god bless you. "NEVER NEVER leave your wife home alone." You hit it square on the head on that. In the last six months I've had a drunk drive his car through my front yard stop in my drive way back up and almost drive through the side of my house. He...
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