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    Survey before or after offer?

    As a potential first time boat purchaser, wondering if you make an offer on a used boat, then have it surveyed and adjust the price accordingly if needed. OR do you have a boat surveyed and then make an offer. Seems like option 1 is the correct answer but I know all you experienced people will...
  2. J

    How to measure "hours"

    Okay, maybe a dumb question. I know what high mileage means on a car but how many hours are high on a boat? What is the average life of a motor in hours?
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    Is bigger better?

    I am looking to buy my first boat ever. People have been saying that its best to buy the biggest boat you can afford. We were originally looking at 24-26' 2005 or newer. My question is, is it better to buy a larger boat that is a little older, or is it best to stick with something relatively...
  4. J

    Northwest Sport Show

    Just wondering if any Sea Ray dealer will be at the Northwest Sport Show beginning March 24th in Minneapolis, MN?
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    Wet slip v. dry dock

    I hope to be a new boat owner shortly and need to make a decision about where to dock our boat. The marinas around here (St. Croix River, Lake Minnetonka) seem to charge around $4500 for a wet slip and only $1600 for dry dock with unlimited launching. Are there advantages of one over the other...
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    New to Boating

    My husband and I are new to the boating world. We are looking to purchase our first boat in the next month and are looking at a 24-26 foot Sea Ray cruiser. Looking forward to reading posts for any information helpful to a novice.
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