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    Gas Prices vs Boat Prices

    I left the Orlando airport yesterday, and saw a station at $4.25. As for whether we were energy dependent a few years ago, it depends on your definition of independence. If we got rid of more than we took in? I suppose you could argue this is independence, but I believe it is simply...
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    Not going to GreenHulk but...QUICK

    Great info, It's a simple 2wd pilot and it's not like we'd go far. Level roads in Florida, 2 to 10 miles to the various ramps. I just don't want to be married to bringing my Ram pick up down there all the time! Thank you.
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    Not going to GreenHulk but...QUICK

    So the next question is, can a Honda Pilot tow this thing? I checked the trailer out yesterday and it is perfect. Just been sitting in a garage. No dry rot on tires. spun freely and very light I could drag it myself. I'll repack the bearings but it is good to go. I would think the Pilot...
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    Guidance Please - LS2000

    Great boat, had an LS for years. Was so happy when i sold it and no longer had the old 2 stroke issues. Just alot of annoying maintenance things to keep 'em running. As for primer pumps you def need em, or do what I did, dump an ounce of gas straight into the carbs at the start of the day...
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    Russia Invades Ukraine AND Chinese Aircraft Enter Taiwan Airspace

    It's not partisan because the admins who run the forum decide what is and isn't partisan. Make sense now?
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    Not going to GreenHulk but...QUICK

    LOL she is an acquaintance only, more a friend of a friend - he called me to see if I wanted a ski. I met her once 3 years ago and I am helping her out, so she says. Hell, she lives in a 1.65 million house in Bethesda she just doesn't want the hassle of driving 90 minutes to Annapolis to ride...
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    Not going to GreenHulk but...QUICK

    It's tempting to flip but it's a toy for my Florida house. Prolly get used 5 times a year, which is 2 times more than I get out on my boat. But at this price how do you pass it up?
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    Not going to GreenHulk but...QUICK

    I offered her 5000 and she took it. We'll see if she follows through as I can't deal with this until end of next week. We good with this deal? I don't really want one of these, but figure I'll take it to my Florida home and leave it there as a toy. Beats hauling my boat down there and back...
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    Not going to GreenHulk but...QUICK

    Mis print, book was just over 9000 without a trailer (fixed above). They did have clutch issues on this model with the supercharger, which is about an $800 fix at a shop. Her trailer is unused, sitting in her garage.
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    Not going to GreenHulk but...QUICK

    ...I figure there is enough knowledge here. Acquaintance needs to unload her 2009 Yamaha FZS, 60 hours on it and not ragged out as she is 50 yo woman. She can't handle the storage fees which just tripled on her this year. All maintencnace records. Book looks ot be around 9k without a...
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    Short Term Rental Advice (VRBO, AirBnB)

    Keep in mind the place will no longer be yours. No matter your vetting process, dirtballs will eventually infiltrate and mess up the place, either big time or small time. If you are good with this and have an adequate repair/reserve fund on hand to handle the issues/repairs when they arise, you...
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    Thrust Vector

    No need. When one of my girls was about ten, she could drive the boat right up onto the trailer. Then again, the kid is a jet pilot now so maybe that's why. But wife could do it also.....a bit of practice and youre set. Don't believe the hype/sales pitches. No thrust? No control. Except for...
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    Thrust Vector

    No need. Learn to work the boat yourself. Piece of cake once you get the hang of it. Especially with a single engine.
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    House on the water or near it?

    On the water, just over inspect the house - lots of issues with waterfront homes when not built properly. Ask me how I know. Thus now one mile away from the ramp in a well built home I can actually live in, if I ever decide to sell my main one. But on the water is preferable to near the...
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    Pinball anybody ??

    While we're on the subject of Pins (man I loved the old Memory Lane and Playboy pins back in the 70s) I recall corrupting my little brother, told mom we were going to church on Sunday morn and instead hitting the old Beltsville Billiards and playing pinball for an hour. The dude that managed...
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    Go Bucs

    They will eventually go to Green Bay, and that's where the Brady run ends.
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    SOLD FL 2008 Yamaha 212X

    Be wary of an SBT rebuild. In my personal experience and many others, they are pure garbage. Warranted or not.
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    New Jet Boat Owner, here she is....and questions

    Get used to removing the plugs religiously, after every outing. It will save you headaches, just get used to the idea as part of your post-trip clean up. Take the plugs out, after every trip. So yes, keep them out during the winter. A trickle charger (I may be using a generic name, perhaps...
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    Garage heating suggestions needed

    Buy a used pellet stove and set it up in a corner, vented out a window. Cheap to run, and incredible warmth. I bought an updated one for my main house floor and put the old one in the garage. Easy set up, instant heat. When done, shut it off.
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    How old is too old?

    Build your own house. It gets done right. I built my main house about 25 years ago on a plot of land I got a good price on....instant equity 10 miles out of DC. I actually videotaped my progress for the day I want to sell, if that day arrives. The buyer will know they have a solid home, free...
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