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    51' Boat on Stuck on Seawall - Seriously?

    Do these people not know how to drive a boat or navigate a wide open waterway? Seawall must be on the charts I would think. http://kron4.com/2015/11/30/six-rescued-from-boat-stuck-in-oakland-estuary/
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    And Yet Another Story of Stupidity, Death to a Young Man

    http://www.wsvn.com/story/25431071/m...helping-dj-laz http://www.local10.com/news/dj-laz-was-steering-voli-spirits-promotional-boat-involved-in-mans-death/25815532 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported that Lazaro Mendez, known as DJ Laz, was operating the 40-foot boat...
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    05-06 340 Manifold / Riser Replacment

    Friend of mine has an 05-06 (can't remember which) 340 with 8.1's. The manifolds are starting to weep so he received an estimate from MM in south FL to have them replaced. They stated they needed to pull the engine to replace them. WHAT? Is that true? I was hoping someone on here has done this...
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    Sandy Marina Updates

    I am not up north but I know many of you are and this may be helpful during the upcoming boating season. I was searching the Waterway Guide and came across this information and thought I would provide the link, not sure it is helpful or not but I know many of you had asked on this forum for...
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    Exumas

    Couple years ago we had a group go on a trip to the Exumas and I was wondering if anyone would want to do that again? I know the economy is not the greatest and it may be a little early to start this discussion but thought maybe I would put it out there anyway.
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    Sale of walkers cay stalled

    Didn't know if anyone saw this and I haven't seen it here, thought I would post for those interested. SALE OF WALKERS CAY STALLED Negotiations for the purchase of the Walker’s Cay resort (previously reported on 8/14/10) have come to a standstill, with the primary bidder for the site...
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    Surveyor Needed South FL

    I know someone here has used and would recommend both of the following: 1. Cummins engines are qsb5.9-370hp. Would like to get a mechanical survey and was thinking of using Cummins Southeast. Has anyone used them or know of someone else in South FL that can do a competent Cummins survey...
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    South FLorida-Ft. Lauderdale

    Possibly planning a trip to Ft. Lauderdale and staying at Bahia Mar for a week. What are some of the must do things in the area. Boating wise or not so much boating wise. Obviously the beach is right next to the marina, we were going to cruise some of the waterways and do dinner in downtown Ft...
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    Bimini Big Game

    Anyone know if Bimini Big Game has a new website up? Thought some of you S. FL guys may know of it? Thanks.
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    Hydraulic Steering Tubing

    Trying to find what hose (tubing) is used on my 2004 320 SeaRay steering system. It has hydraulic steering and since I am not at the boat I would like to know what type of lines I am going to need to install my autopilot. P/M says tubing is used from Teleflex. Are these just compression...
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    2004 320 ACC 1 Switch at helm

    Wanted to wire some lights to this switch. Does anyone know where it is terminated? I know it originated at the FWD Electronic Interface Module (breaker box) under the helm but the wiring harness seems to disappear going forward behind the cup holder plastic cover under the helm to the...
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    Air Bleed from Coolant Kohler 5E

    Was wondering if anyone had to bleed out the air from the coolant side of a Kohler 5e. Apparently, some of the older models, obviously 2004 being one of them, are hard to bleed the air out of the coolant side. Wondering if anyone has a method for doing so as my gen overheats after 5 minutes or...
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    320/340 AutoPilot

    Thinking of getting an autopilot. Just wondering where you guys that have them mounted the pump, electronics and all that stuff. Since the 340 is very similar, thought I would get some input from you guys as well. Might be a little different but pretty much the same. If you have pics and how you...
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    Cleaning the ER/Bilge

    I am wanting to clean my engine room/bilge and was wondering what everyone uses and the technique used to clean. After looking at the pictures of FWEBSTERS pics, I was wondering what everyone uses to clean this area. I have used simple green and some other stuff but wondering what the proper...
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    Walker Bay vs Achilles AND Hypalon vs PVC

    Wanting to buy a dinghy, looking at either a Walker Bay 8'10" Hypalon 10 yr warranty ($1200) or an Achilles 8'6" Hypalon 5 year warranty ($1600). Does anyone know if one would be better than the next? Seem the Walker Bay with double the warranty would be the choice? Both of these are at...
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    Boat Fire in Cocoa !

    Check out the video, not sure how long it will be up but here is the link. http://www.wftv.com/video/20966898/index.html
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    Your Opinions on Volvo D-6 310 HP engines

    I am asking for opinions on Volvo D-6 310 HP engines. Currently looking at a boat that has these engines, 600 hrs and was wondering if anyone has opinions or have worked with these engines in the past. Boat has twin Volvo's and weighs about 16,000 lbs dry. Thanks for the comments.
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    Systems Monitor

    Currently I do not have a systems monitor on my boat, a 2004 320 Sundancer. I do have smartcraft monitor but I was wondering if anyone knows if the Systems Monitor would be a plug n play type of installation. I was wondering if all the wiring monitors are in place and if I purchase a system...
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    How many hours is too much?

    I know that this is a very relative questions, it depends on the use and maintenance. But, Cummins 6bta 5.9 370 hp, on a 2003 boat, has 800 hrs. Should that be an alarm? 6 yrs, 133 hrs per year.....seems a little high but as long as it was maintained right....or wrong?
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    I Voted Democrat Because :

    I voted Democrat because I love the fact that I can now marry whatever I want. I've decided to marry my horse. I voted Democrat because I believe oil companies' profits of 4% on a gallon of gas are obscene but the government taxing the same gallon of gas at 15% isn't. I voted Democrat...
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