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I'm looking at a 58 Sedan Bridge with MAN CR motors. Love the boat and the layout. The only thing I'm stumbling on is the engine room access. I think the outboard side is the worst I've seen. I'm not sure how you'd get back there to adjust valves, change an injector, pull a turbo and so on...

My last trip to the beloved Big Game left me wanting. They stopped putting money in it and it shows. Also, i think the North side is under some pressure with more people. I'm considering giving Bimini Sands a try. Has anyone been there lately? Rooms clean? Immigration check in easy? Is the...

I was having some fiberglass work done on my boat this week. The guy doing the work had worked for Sea Ray for 8 years on the line building and supervising the hull work on 42's, then the larger ones. He has been doing fiberglass warranty work for MarineMax for 5 years. He said that while Sea...

It's rare that somebody solidly blows away expectations but that happened with oil analysis that Blackstone did. First, they sent me three tidy sample jars and mail kits at no cost. It took 4 days to get them. I sent the samples in for 2 engines and genset. $22.50 each plus $7 to mail them...

It's time for me to renew my insurance and the hurricane plan is part of that. Does anybody have a contract plan they like in Broward, Palm Beach or towards Stuart? FWIW, my insurance went down $1000 this year vs. last and RLI matched the Boat US quote. Last year I could only find two...

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Looking for some local knowledge. What are the best shows to view via boat in the Ft. Lauderdale area? I watched the A1A/Las Olas show from the beach last year but I didn't pay attention to see if they would let you anchor close off shore and watch it. Any insight is appreciated. Thanks.

it seems like the wind has been blowing enough to make it rough for a long time. Finally, a good looking marine forecast AMZ651-671-042030- COASTAL WATERS FROM DEERFIELD BEACH TO OCEAN REEF, FL OUT 20 NM- WATERS FROM DEERFIELD BEACH TO OCEAN REEF, FL EXTENDING FROM 20 NM TO THE TERRITORIAL...

I've never been to Bimini. Any recommendations on the marina to stay at? Also, I saw some of the terrific dive photos. Is there a guide or does anybody have any snorkel spot recommendations? Thanks.

I may have run across something too good to pass up. I'm looking for a 550 Sundancer owner to talk through the experience of running the boat. Please PM if you can help. Thanks.

This definitely falls into the category of FWIW but it might help some. There may have been a shift for the better in boat insurance rates for Southeast Florida. Ironic, as there are other insurance issues in the state. As context, I'm only referring to PB-Broward and Dade which are the most...

I've got an M3. You can hear it running, searching most of the time. It works fine it just seems odd that it's always "cycling" even when the boat is stationary. Does anyone know if this is normal? Thanks.

Is anybody using an integrated environmental/weather station they like? I've used a WindMate handheld and a Suunto watch but I'd like something built in so I'm not responsible for another handheld gadget. I need just the basic functions; Baro, temp, wind, humidity. My dream scenario would...

Does anyone have a maintenance template/checklist they have built and are willing to share? I haven't found a log book I like that well and I think my journal has been too sloppy. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I was on a ferry going through the San Juans and I was amazed how many pots/traps are in the water. They seem to be everywhere including in the middle of all of the ferry routes. Other than a keen eye, what do you guys do to avoid them and how do you miss them at night?

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Long time lurker first time poster. I am looking at 2001 and later 450 express and 480DBs. I'm having a hard time getting a consistent answer on if the hulls are cored. Does anybody know or have a site they could point me to for the research? Thanks in advance.