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    What’s the right way to head into a Wave?

    Hoping not to face this anytime soon. But what’s the right way to navigate waves? Just Bow first and hope for the best?
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    What was your first boat and how did you pay for it?

    Do you think it’s better to pay $20K cash and get a used 10 year old 19-21 footer or is it better to get a 10 year old 30-34 footer cruiser and putting 20K down, but having a note of about $100K with a payment of at least $650 a month, depending on interest rate? Then there are slip fees and...
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    Where do you buy life jackets??

    Can you just order off Amazon? Looks like they range in price from $20 to $119. Is there any particular brand that’s reliable? Should I pay a certain amount to ensure a quality product?
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    What skills should I learn before I purchase My first boat?

    In the market for a >30 foot Searay Sundancer, probably years 2010-2014. Hoping there will be fewer things that go wrong with a newer boat. Im reasonably handy and can change oil, air filter, and other minor items for the car. But I usually pay a mechanic to do the more heavy duty stuff. What...
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    Do I need a cabin??

    This is the question I'm struggling with, as I'm not sure I need this functionality. Have been looking at sundancers and slx boats. 95% of my boat trips are likely going to be daytrips, though I think I'd like the flexibility of staying overnight once in a while. Would appreciate the feedback...
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    Waiting for Gas

    So I rented a 21’ Bowrider out of Lavellette, NJ, and when I returned, there was a big line for gas. Problem is, when you keep the boat in neutral, it drifts with the current, so I Took the boat out of the marina and just waited outside till things cleared up. What do you usually do? Keep it...
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    Looking at a used Sundancers

    Hi. I’m a newbie looking at used Sundancers. Aside from spark plugs what other things would you look at to decide whether a boat was worthy enough to spring for a survey/inspection? Here’s an example of boats I’m looking at. It’s a ‘97 Sundancer 330. Price seems right but little concerned...
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    Thinking of the SLX 250

    Hi there. I’m a hopeful first time boat buyer and frequent jet ski rider. The only boat I’ve driven before is a rowboat. I’m not quite sure what I’m doing, hence the reason for my post. I’ve zeroed in on The SLX 250, since it has a bathroom. Last Sunday I did take a look at the SPX 190, And...
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