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    Tips on buying 1998 180 Bow Rider

    Sounds like no model-specific issues to be worried about. Definitely not expecting it to be as comfortable/nice as the 280. Wasn't even really looking for a boat, but when this one popped up at a really good price I figured it would be a fun boat to putt around the lake on. It'll almost always...
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    Tips on buying 1998 180 Bow Rider

    Recently sold a 280SS to buy a lot on the lake. Had no real plans to buy another boat for a year or two while I build a house, but a very nice looking 1998 Sea Ray 180 just listed on a local classified page. Two owner boat, but current owner has had it less than a year. Claims he's selling to...
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    web camera....

    Re: web camera... I have an AcuRite setup on my boat as well. The bridge does require an Ethernet line, and won't work with JUST WiFi. I ordered http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/usb-repeater.php which picks up a Wifi signal, and then repeats it for extended range. I had no need for...
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    Can you run your boat with the rear canvas on?

    Yes, you can run with the canvas up, but only as long as the Honda genny on the swim platform is turned off. The genny alone is safe, and the canvas alone is safe. Canvas up AND genny on? That's certain death. Obviously I'm joking, but I do find the hypocrisy here amusing. The canvas...
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    Tow Vehicle for a 220 Sundeck

    You're limited by the weakest link in your setup. Whether that's payload, GCWR, GAWR, tire rating, or hitch/ball limits. For example, I'm considering an F250, and the GCWR is about 22,000 lbs, which allows up to about a 14,000 lb trailer. The F250 specs and advertising material limit towing to...
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    280 SS pulls to the left

    Split trim isn't enough to offset the left turn. Props are same brand/pitch/condition. Just eyeing it, not a hooked hull. I'll put a straight edge on it, but I can't imagine that being the cause. I don't belive my tachs are off. I verified with a laser tach. However, I have done what you...
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    280 SS pulls to the left

    Yes, it happens at all speeds above 1300-1400 RPM, but there's a big increase in left turning tendency once it gets on plane. It's strongest around 25-40 mph, and only lessens slightly between 40 and WOT 57 MPH. No left or right turning tendency at idle speeds. RPMs are spot on according to the...
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    280 SS pulls to the left

    Well, still can't sort out this left turning tendency while underway...adjusted tie rod and tried setting drives parallel, 1" toe in, and 1" toe out and there was no change. Steering is still very smooth in both directions, stays straight at idle power/speeds, but once I start to accellerate it...
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    Question....would you?

    Totally agree. Dad should know the potential risk, and not allow it. If he does allow it, it's really none of my business as it has no impact on my life. Like you said, where do you draw the line? What if he drives a car with a 4 star crash rating instead of a 5 star rating? What if he has...
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    Mercury Enertia Eco props

    Anyone running the Mercury Enertia Eco props? I've got 21P Laser II props right now, and it's time to upgrade. Mercury advertises up to 10% fuel savings with the Eco, and most reviews are showing closer to 20%. All the reviews are for off shore fishing boats with outboards, so I'm curious if...
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    280 SS pulls to the left

    From what I've found, on twins the anode tab (no idea what it's actually called) is not needed because counter rotating props should negate any torque steering. I can't find much info on the exact problem I'm having, but there's a lot of discussion out there about toe in vs toe out vs parallel...
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    Marina Flyover

    Google 3dRobotics Iris+ if you're looking for a nice quadcopter (I refuse to call them drones.) I haven't looked at DJI's stuff in a long time so they may have some of these features as well now, but the Iris has a follow me option, really nice mission planning, fully automated flights from...
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    280 SS pulls to the left

    I have a new to me 2001 SR 280 Sun Sport with twin 350 MPIs & Bravo I drives. Once under way, the wheel noticably pulls left, and requires constant pressure to keep the boat going straight. The props are counter rotating, trim tabs are fully retracted, drives both appear to trim evenly and...
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    2006 Sea Ray 220 Select - $34,500

    sold............
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    2006 Sea Ray 220 Select - $34,500

    sold............
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    Craziest thing that's ever happened on your boat?

    I spend the night on my 280SS and enjoy having AC/Microwave/battery chargers/coffee maker/etc, all powered by a portable Honda generator strapped to the swim platform. Crazy thing is that I haven't died from CO poisoning, electrocution, or some random explosion yet. :grin:
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    Generator ideas/best?

    lol, don't waste time arguing with sferg. He knows everything, and would never do anything so stupid and dangerous as having a generator on the platform. He'll do dumb things like drive around in 1/8 mile vis with a stereo blasting, or taking a little CC out in stuff most of us wouldn't...
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    Post your boat's name

    I named mine back when I was single....Motorboatin' Bastard. My fiancé likes the name - she says it's an accurate description. :)
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    I want to upgrade my stereo - any advice?

    If you're researching marine audio upgrades, and you haven't found Wet Sounds, you aren't doing it right! JL has some good stuff, but Wet Sounds is about as good as it gets on the water. JL vs Wet Sounds in a showroom will both sound good, but when you crank them up on the water, JL sounds very...
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