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    New life jacket policy at Mississippi Lakes

    This news alert was just released recently. I am not sure how I feel about this new law and am wondering how bad this will affect recreational boating for these lakes. I normally travel to one of these lakes a couple times a year, but may choose to go to other lakes in the area after this...
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    Close call!

    I got a chance to take the boat out last weekend to a lake a couple of hours from Memphis. Levels were good and weather was good. It was a great weekend. When pulling the boat onto the trailer on Saturday, I went to raise the trim and didnt here the trim motor. I luckly told my buddy to...
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    Coupon for a free gallon of gas

    A Sign of the Times Coupon for a free gallon of gas..
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    First Splash planned for next weekend

    I finally have my first splash planned for next weekend at Pickwick lake TN. I got my boat cleaned up, battery charged, and engine started. I am ready to go. My wife is letting me hang out with the guys to watch a Champ Boat grand prix series boat race. I am looking forward to it. Hopefully...
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    Lake Carlyle, MO

    Lake Carlyle, IL We are thinking about meeting some friends at Lake Carlyle, IL this summer. This is a good half way mark between us. Can anyone comment on this lake? I saw that it is ~50 miles from St. Louis. Does it get really crowded? Is the lake level going to be an issue? Any...
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    Ouch!! Worn Gimbel Ring

    I took my boat in for Winterization, Oil Change, Impeller replacement, and an Engine alignment check last week. I just bought this boat this year and wanted to have it all checked out. I immediately got a call that same day saying my Gimbel ring was worn and needed to be replaced. The cost...
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    Finally got pictures

    I got a chance to take the boat out this weekend and the wife even allowed a guys day out on the lake. Had a great time and finally got some pictures of the boat in the water. So far, we are very happy with this boat and are glad we decided to buy a boat this year. Love it! Pickwick Lake
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    Anyone boat at Pickwick lake, TN?

    Do we have anyone that boats at Pickwick lake (TN, MS or AL)? This lake is the closest lake to us and the place we go most often.
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    Smart Craft System monitor

    A co-worker was telling me about this Smart Craft system monitor guage that he has on his boat and he swares by it. It seems like a great guage to have, but it is a little pricey. Does anyone have one of these? If so, what is your feedback about it...
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    Installing bow cover on 230 BR

    Hello all, I just got my 2002 Sea Ray 230 BR. The previous owners had lost the bow cover that snapped on. I bought a new cover and just received it today. The only thing that needs to be done is to install the snaps (matching up with the ones already on the boat) on the new cover. Has...
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    Removed Graphics

    Part of the deal with us buying this boat was to have some gel coat work completed and a Hamby installed. We then decided to remove the graphics since there were a lot of scratches and missing pieces. This weekend was the first time seeing & experiencing the boat after the work and man did it...
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    Newbee question on trailering

    I am picking up my boat tomorrow. It is about a 3 hour drive to pick it up. I have a question on pulling the boat. Do you leave your bimini up (Contained in the cover of course) when driving? I am leary about letting it rest all the way down, because it could scratch the boat. Or do...
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    Newbee here

    Hello all. My wife and I just purchased a 2002 Sea Ray 230 Bowrider and are extremly excited. We pick it up next week. Boat seems to be in great condition except for the graphics. There are a lot of scratches, missing pieces, etc. But other than that, it looks great. The motor has 133...
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