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GypsmJim replied to the thread Official 19SPX/21SPX/SPX190/SPX210 Thread.Do you mean the motor is hitting something, or the power trim system isn't working properly? If the latter, you need to check the fluid... -
GypsmJim replied to the thread Boat damaged on the hard, who pays?.The key word is un-maintained. If the owner was negligent, his insurance can be made liable. If not, the "violent storm" made neither...
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GypsmJim replied to the thread Official 19SPX/21SPX/SPX190/SPX210 Thread.Hydraulic steering was a disappointment for me. Regular cable steering is much easier. I guess we could have upgraded to power steering...
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GypsmJim replied to the thread Boat needed some love this off season. (alt title: How to throw a checkbook in 1 easy step).I can identify with the issues. In 2019 we traded and upgraded to a new 4-stroke outboard. Never looking back to the maintenance of an...
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GypsmJim replied to the thread Buying Sea Ray 200 Select with New Outdrive.My boat ownership spans 56 years. I have owned boats that were 35 years when I sold them with never an issue. When I sold them to get...
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GypsmJim replied to the thread Boat damaged on the hard, who pays?.This just came up. If the tree was healthy and an act of god blew it down, the tree owner is not responsible. However......., many...
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GypsmJim replied to the thread A boat and a JetSki?.Different strokes for different folks. Some people try different things, find out it's boring and sell it. We take out the family boat...
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GypsmJim replied to the thread A boat and a JetSki?.When the boys were little we often rented 'skis on vacation. When my son came of age, he bought a SeaDoo 2-stroke. He let us try it...
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GypsmJim replied to the thread Has anyone used the whale tail hydrofoil?.If you mean FTCI it's stock is almost worthless now. It NEVER went up, it was a constant downhill.... If that's not it, let us know...
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GypsmJim replied to the thread Has anyone used the whale tail hydrofoil?.Many say it's merely a bandaid, and that if you have a boat problem you should fix it right. Well, that's true in a way. My old...
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GypsmJim replied to the thread Has anyone used the whale tail hydrofoil?.Broken cavitation plates are the most common complaint. This is caused by hitting something, using it as a step, and most commonly...
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GypsmJim replied to the thread Top Runabouts Ranked.An unanswerable question, after having owned runabouts since 1968. The one with the best longevity had the lowest quality. But then...
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GypsmJim replied to the thread UPDATE - MARCH 2024 - Increasing Agreed to Value on Insurance Policy.I have been with BoatUS for about 20 years. Four boats, four policies - boats ranging from 5 to 9 years old. All were bought new and...
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GypsmJim replied to the thread Official 19SPX/21SPX/SPX190/SPX210 Thread.Post 1054 has the specific "transom saver" for your motor.
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GypsmJim replied to the thread Corinthian Aquaweave question.My son's boat has light tan infinity weave and we needed to keep our shoes on because of the hot floor in the sun. We put SeaDek faux...