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    Looking at Pontoons, know nothing about them, what to buy?

    Need to hold off for now on a boat. The issue is still cost, and even though a good deal, $57k +TTL is still too much. I think once rates come down we'll be in the market again. Plus, I found out I have a collection on my credit report that isn't mine. It is someone with the same name, in a...
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    Looking at Pontoons, know nothing about them, what to buy?

    Talked with the dealer a four minute walk from my house. They have been good so far through this process. I told them about the boat I found 50 miles away. I didn't say it was a demo, only left over 2023. I did say they gave some vibes that I didn't like in terms of how they do business...
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    Looking at Pontoons, know nothing about them, what to buy?

    It doesn't have an hour meter, he said he uses the Mercury Vessel View. I don't know if that boat has it. I would need hours verified before purchase.
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    Looking at Pontoons, know nothing about them, what to buy?

    Looked at the Manitou boats. Did not like them. Fit and finish were really bad. Seats uncomfortable. Lots of wasted space. And the dealer would only come down $1000 off their advertised price. Ran into another dealer in that town (50 miles away) that I have been seeing facebook ads for...
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    Looking at Pontoons, know nothing about them, what to buy?

    So I put down a small refundable deposit on a 2023 23' Sylvan mid-high end fishing model sight unseen at the boat show. 150 Mercury. Was not planning to do so. Get home and see a video that tested exact same boat and only got 34mph. I was expecting 39-41. This is the dealer 200 yards from my...
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    Looking at Pontoons, know nothing about them, what to buy?

    So my almost 40 year old bowrider/runabout 16 footer needs an engine rebuild. Not immediately, but soon enough. Rod knock just starting. I posted about it last summer/fall on here. Instead of fixing the old one (which is in otherwise great shape and I'll probably honestly keep it and fix it at...
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    Bought new boat - what engine to get with it?

    I put a deposit down on a Starweld last August. It was kind of a rushed decision (4 YO was being a handful, wife was not helpful due to that and wanted me to "just make a decision"). But after getting home I started researching and A LOT of complaints of Starwelds (and Starcraft, but to a...
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    Thoughts on these boats?

    Looked at the Lund Crossover finally. It was a 2 year old used one with not that many hours. I didn't like it. The fit and finish was a step down from Alumacraft, IMO. There were several places where the carpet wasn't tucked well in the corners. The carpet on the interior of the glove box came...
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    Thoughts on these boats?

    Yes. There are a lot of those around, but I want an outboard.
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    Thoughts on these boats?

    Yeah, I know the Skeeter is a bargain in today's market. Still, $60k is a lot for my uses. I also have read a lot about late model Skeeters webbing and the company considers it cosmetic and won't fix it. MSRP on that boat is around $75k.
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    Thoughts on these boats?

    Good general thoughts. I have a Ram 1500 so I can tow whatever. I do need it to fit in my garage and prefer a single axle swing trailer, which is why 1875 is the biggest I am considering. Been boating most of my life, currently have an almost 40 year old 16' fiberglass with a 90 hp Johnson that...
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    Thoughts on these boats?

    So still looking for a boat. Decided to slow it down and am really taking our time, getting as much info as possible on all options. May buy this fall/winter if the price is right but otherwise could wait until spring and attend the boat shows in Green Bay and/or Milwaukee. Looking at 1750-19...
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    Oil for Kaw 651

    Been looking for oil for my new Gravely ZT XL 42". Great mower, only problem I've had is the tires tear up the lawn a bit if I turn too sharp, and the bagger clogged when the grass was a little wet. Anyway, I have been thinking about the first oil change even though it is probably a year away...
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    Bought new boat - what engine to get with it?

    We have boat shows in Milwaukee and Green Bay in Feb or March. I would go to GB. Unfortunately none offer demos. However, a local dealer has a 2021 used Crossover XS that I can demo now. Prices right now at end of season are slightly better, but also are 2023 models and I would only use it...
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