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Pursuit
DC 325
Fish or cruise, or both, to
your hearts delight on this
versatile outboard-powered
dual console. p. 42
Departments
12 Making Waves
X SUP to Alaska
26 The Boat Doctor
X Michael Mick Hannock
answers all the questions you
have about your boats.
34 Boat Doc Special
X Mercurys new midrange
outboards pack a lot of punch.
56 Motorhead
X Keeping your engine well-lubed
even at extreme angles
76 Electronics
X Are you breaking the law?
78 Short Casts
X Reel maintenance and dealing
with line twist
80 BoatingLAB
XCameras with a point of view
Columns
10 Editorial
What paddling a canoe can teach
you about seakeeping
24 Seamanship
How to get home when your
steering fails you
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Why LOA is an inaccurate measure
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Build Your Own Boat
Three DIY builders share their experiences, from the idea to the water.
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The Ultimate Boating Tips List
52 tips to better boating, one for every week of the year .
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The Parts of a Propeller
What you need to know about the blades that make your boat go.
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The Pursuit DC 325: a beautiful
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By Kevin Falvey
Editorial
I
RECENTLY ADDED A CANOE
to the Falvey fleet. While I
expected rediscovery of skills
and joys first honed as a Boy
Scout, way back on the front nine of
life, the lessons gleaned that apply to
powerboating proved a nice surprise.
Let me state that the many
subtleties required to master solo handling
of a canoe, particularly a big tripping model
such as mine, did not come rushing back like
a Bay of Fundy tide. They came in dribs and
drabs, as the skills were required to meet the
challenges my home waters presented on any
given day.
One of these incidents was when I tried
a mile crossing in a stiff breeze all by myself.
I set out paddling backwards; that is
kneeling in front of the stern seat, facing aft
and paddling in that direction. Doing so, I
had remembered, places weight more toward
amidships, helping to sink more of the boat
on its lines and thus helping to counter to
a degree, anyway the winds ability to blow
the bow around. It also provides a sort of
weathercocking effect. The end of the boat a
solo paddler sits in sinks, raising the empty
end, which, sticking higher in the breeze,
acts sort of like the feathers on an arrow or
the flights on a dart. A canoe is a small boat,
but I can assure you that the high recurve
stem of a Grumman 17 is huge, relatively
speaking. Loaded down with the whole
family, it handles pretty nicely, even on open
water. But solo? The boat is a bear.
Anyway, after a few hundred yards of
falling off downwind, realizing empirically
that using the back as the front wasnt
worth spit paddling solo in those conditions,
another memory bubbled up like chowder in
a pot: Canadian style!
Canadian-style paddling involves sitting
amidships and heeling the boat quite a bit
while keeping your torso 90 degrees to the
water. This shortens the waterline, sinking
what waterline length remains deeper, and
thus makes a lightly loaded long boat handle
like a properly loaded short boat. It also puts
the paddle right under the boat, so its more
effective, and get this you can paddle on
just one side and the boat will go straight!
This paddling technique is not without its
costs, though. Heeling the boat over has the
effects described in additon to reducing
freeboard considerably on the side to which
you are heeled. So conditions and the
canoeists inherent ability are the ultimate
determinants of whether to use it.
Canadian-style paddling like boating
skills as diverse as marlinespike, low-
visibility navigation and docking is easier
to describe than to accomplish. Mastering
the subtleties of these skills is the key to their
usefulness and requires tempering in the
forge of experience. But once gained, such
skills can turn a challenging day aboard into
one of exuberance.
Kevin Falvey, Editor-in-Chief
editor@boatingmag.com
The Finer Points
BOATING IS LIFELONG LEARNING.
Mastering the subtleties
of these skills is the key to their
usefulness and requires tempering
in the forge of experience.
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I planned to begin on the Russian main-
land, but there were complications
acquiring a visa, and also with weather
and the currents. I decided to start 15
miles south of the Russian island Big
Diomede, and finished a couple of miles
north of Wales, Alaska.
How did the weather affect
your journey?
The water was 38 degrees but I kept
warm too warm, in fact in a drysuit
with one layer of long underwear and
one layer of neoprene spandex. It was
calm when I started but a crossing
headwind quickly began to kick up dur-
ing the last half of the crossing. With an
SUP, downwind is ideal, but because of
the direction of this specific crossing, Id
never get favorable prevailing winds, so
I had to wait until north and south
weather fronts switched to catch the
calm in between. The last three hours of
my trip were brutal. The north front
started blowing, and the crossing head-
wind created 2- to 3-foot chop in the
last nearly 2-mile-wide current.
How did you adapt?
I had been averaging around 3.4 knots
for the first seven to eight hours, but
those last 4 miles because I was only
paddling on one side to fight the current
took me three hours. I paddled my
brains out to get through.
How did you stay fueled
and alert?
During the trip I drank a liter of water
and ate half a PowerBar and two gra-
nola bars. I would take a five-minute
break on my board every one to two
hours. Id just take short breaks, do
some yoga stretches and re-evaluate
what I was doing.
Re-evaluate as in ask yourself
What was I thinking?
I think that its incredibly valuable to
take time to recognize the experience
that youre having. Dont just barrel
through it, but really appreciate the
moment that you are in. There were two
support vessels out on the water with
me, but I asked them to hang back
about half a mile. The trip was
challenging and I needed the peace to
stay in the groove.
Did you see a lot of sea life?
During the first few hours, the fog was
incredibly heavy. Thick fog made it diffi-
cult to navigate, so one of the two sup-
port vessels led with a handheld GPS. As
the fog began to lift, a large male orcas
fin surfaced about 20 yards off of
the vessel.
What did you do?
Well, the two support vessels signaled
and came in very close together. I stayed
on my board, right alongside one of the
vessels. The idea was to create a larger
surface area and give the orca the illu-
sion that we were one giant vessel. I
never saw it surface again, so I guess our
plan worked.
How did you occupy the time
while you paddled?
I counted my strokes five on each
side. Your feet and knees begin to ache
and so there is a tendency to focus on
your musculature. I also did some sing-
ing. Rocked out to a few golden oldies,
Bob Dylan, Barry White. I like to mix it
up a little bit.
So what is your go-to
karaoke anthem?
Oh, thats easy. Marcy Playground, Sex
and Candy.
Sonya
Baumstein
SUP
Adventurer
Sonya Baumstein, a
29-year-old Orlando,
Florida, native and former
collegiate rower for the
University of Wisconsin,
made history last August,
when she became the first
person to steer a stand-up
paddle board (SUP) across
the Bering Strait. Her
nearly 27-mile journey on a
14-foot Starboard Ocean
Racer, which took her
through strong currents
and heavy fog and past an
orca, took only an impres-
sive 11 hours. Heres her
story. Stephanie Norris
To read the full
interview online, go
to boatingmag
.com/supadventure.
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I can think of two good reasons to use biodegradable boat soaps versus harsher
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Scroll, Tide
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This tripod light produces up to 2,400
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We all know there are little red and green
lights on our boats that we need to ip on
at night, but theres more to know than
that. Take the test to see if you should be
heading out on the water when the sun
sets or if you should be staying at the
marina. Eric Colby (Answers on p. 18)
1 You decide to install new
sidelights on your boat, and
youre going to mount them
separately on each side of the
hull. Which side should the red
light be on?
A. Port
B. Starboard, like red,
right, return
C. By law, you cant mount
them separately.
2 Instead of sidelights, you
consider installing a combina-
tion light, which has red and
green lenses in one fixture, on
your boat. What is the longest
boat on which you can use this
type of light?
A. 65.6 feet
B. 39.4 feet
C. 50.6 feet
D. 55.6 feet
3 AccordingtotheNavigation
Rules, redandgreennavigation
lightshave aspecifiedarc of
visibilitysoother boatscansee
youat night. What isthat arc?
A. 110 degrees
B. 180 degrees
C. 112.5 degrees
D. 360 degrees
4 A white light placed over the
fore-and-aft centerline of the
vessel showing an unbroken
arc of visibility of 225 degrees
is called what?
A. An anchor light
B. A safety light
C. A mast light
D. A masthead light
5 If youre installing a combi-
nation light on a boat shorter
than 39.4 feet, what position
does it need to be as close as
possible to?
A. The bow
B. The helm
C. The centerline
D. Its up to the installer.
Scan this tag to learn ve
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR FAILED STEERING
I ONCE STEERED A BOAT FROM 20 MILES OFFSHORE, THROUGH AN INLET,
and then proceeded down a winding channel all the way to my marina.
Some of you might think of this feat as no big deal. But let me reveal
that the task was accomplished using a landing net.
After a morning of drift-shing, my dad and I red up the engine to head
in, only to discover that the cable steering had locked up tighter than a clam.
Get the paddle, said Dad.
With 20-something nautical miles to the sea buoy, I looked doubtfully
at the paddle hanging in the cuddy. But I had misunderstood the old
mans reasoning. He intended that wed use
the paddle as a rudder, not for propulsion.
(Insert lightbulb over head.)
He put the engine in gear and I dropped
the paddle over the side. The boat turned,
but the force against the blade was so
strong I couldnt hold the paddle for very
long. So we tried the net.
With the hoop end of the net in the
water, and me riding side-saddle on the
gunwale, I placed my foot against the hoops
frame and held on to the handle. My leg
muscles were stronger than my arms, and
the water passing through the net provided
enough resistance to create direction change
even at somewhat higher speeds. Control
was imprecise, what with me having to shift
sides as we oversteered rst one
way and then the next.
But three hours of S-turns later,
we were in front of our marina.
Now, not everyone can use a
net to steer a boat. Some boats
and some conditions wont allow
it. The incident taught me that
its imperative to have a backup
steering plan.
For inboard boats, a tiller can
be fashioned that connects to the
rudderpost. This enables steering
by stationing a crew member in
the engine room. It may even be
possible to fabricate a vertical
extension of the rudderpost that
extends above cockpit level to
which the makeshift tiller can be
attached. Were talking pipe and/
or lumber here; nothing fancy.
Outboard-, sterndrive- and
pod-powered boats require a
different setup. I have seen the
aftermath of a gaff handle, duct-
taped to an outboards cowling,
having been used as a tiller. It got
the boat home, but the cowling
was toast (and may not have
held up at all had the seas been
rough). So for any boat, I suggest
the bridled bucket as emergency
steering gear.
You can make your own by
cutting the bottom off of a drywall-
compound bucket and replacing the
wire handle with a handle made of
stout line. Next, make a bridle with a
length of line thats twice the beam
of your boat by tying the bucket
to the middle of this line and each
line end to corner cleats, transom
ring or other sturdy, tow worthy
deck ttings.
To use the bucket, simply
shorten up the bridle on the side
you need the boat to turn. Build
the thing and practice with it.
You may be surprised how much
control it will give you.
At the least, youll impress the
hell out of the towboat captain or
good Samaritan who arrives after
hearing your call of lost steering.
By Kevin Falvey
Rudimentary
knowledge of
disconnecting a
steering system
will be needed
before you can
use a makeshift
steering system.
A reliable engine is almost
useless without steering.
Check your steering annually
and have a backup plan.
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Q&A
ASKTHEMASSESGo to boatingmag.com/forums to ask fellow boaters
your questions, or to answer theirs.
By Michael Mick Hannock
A-Tach Problem
[ Q ] I recently installed two new Faria
tachometers to monitor my twin 1986 190 hp
MerCruiser inboards. I have two questions.
On the back of each tach are sync terminals
labeled port and starboard. The one
marked port is also the terminal to which the
coil of the engine it monitors is connected.
But what is the other function of these
terminals, and what do they connect to?
Second, the engines sound like they are in
sync, but one tach reads 400 rpm higher than
the other. Is there a corrective action that I
can take?
JOHN P. LANGLAIS
Elk River, Minnesota
[ A ] John, presuming you have set the
switch on the back of the tachs to the correct
setting (number of engine cylinders), you
might still need to calibrate the high-reading
tach. This requires hooking up a shop tach,
or remote tach, so you might find it more
cost-effective to have the job done by a shop
rather than doing it yourself, particularly
if you dont have or cant borrow a shop
tachometer. You ll also need a handy helper
for this job.
You ll find a sticker or taped paper covering
a small hole on the back of the tachometer.
This is for a five-sixteenths hex (Allen)
wrench. With the shop tach hooked up and
the boat at cruising speed, insert the hex
wrench, and adjust the boat tach readings to
match shop tach readings.
As for the port synch/star synch tabs,
these are outputs from the tachometers to
provide a signal to an engine synchronizer.
Long Time Gone
[ Q ] Ive owned boats since I was 12 (for 48
years) and just purchased my first PWC. Its a
1996 Yamaha 1100 Venture. It runs fantastic.
However, after it warms up, if I shut it off and
engine with oil
properly, yet,
over time, your
dipstick shows
more oil than
you started
with, your
engine could
be making oil,
slang for uid
intrusion of the
crankcase.
If gas is the
culprit, you can
often smell it on
the dipstick.
In any event,
an overlled
crankcase
means not
running the
engine and
immediately
diagnosing the
situation.
Kevin Falvey
go to start it, all I get is a click from the
starter solenoid or relay. After a short
cool-down, it starts back up. I located
the relay and discovered that one needs
to be a contortionist with a f lashlight
and mirror just to see the thing. Theres
no obvious corrosion, and I cant really
get a socket or wrench on the studs to
check the connections. The only other
connection I can think to check is at the
starter, but again, this is buried.
If the starter relay is clicking, does that
mean it has to be good? Do you know of
a way to test the solenoid or do you know
what else to check?
HARRY COTTRILL
Linwood, New Jersey
[ A ] Like many PWCs of that era, yours
requires the removal of the exhaust
system to work on the starter.
The solenoid clicking is not enough
you need to know if its getting a full 12
volts. It can click on low voltage. To do
that you need to get a multimeter on the
positive terminal of the solenoid/relay
and try to start the ski: The meter should
read 12 volts or else there is a problem
with the ignition wires.
Remove the ignition switch wire
from the relay and, using an insulated
screwdriver (or a trace of wire with
alligator clamps), short the solenoids
positive post to the terminal where the
ignition switch connects. Doing so will
apply 12 volts directly from the battery.
This should activate the solenoid, and
the starter should crank the engine. If
the ignition switch isnt delivering quite
enough juice, the solenoid can stick.
But given the age of this WaveRunner,
I would bet that both starter and relay
need replacement.
Underpowered?
[ Q ] I have a well-maintained 1982
Bayliner 2260 Trophy, and Im
considering replacing the engine. I know P
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from an economic sense it would
probably be better for me to sell it
and then try to buy a newer boat.
However, I like the design so much,
and I really havent been able to find
anything like it in newer models.
I have only two things against it:
One is the drive setup a Volvo 125
four-cylinder, which is only 117 hp.
Its been a good engine, but mine is
a fairly heavy boat at 3,600 pounds.
I think its underpowered; with four
crew on board, my cruise speed is
about 10 knots.
The other is the low-speed
handling. At lower speeds, you have
to steer the boat continually because
it walks off easily. I dont know if this
is because of the outdrive or not. Its
strange because it does have about a
foot of keel.
Ive been considering removing
the current sterndrive, beefing up
the transom supports and glassing it
over, and then hanging a new 150 or
175 hp four-stroke outboard on it.
Id appreciate any advice you can
give. Thanks and keep them f loating.
JACK KINSEY
Glen Burnie, Maryland
[ A ] In many cases, a boat powered
by a sterndrive can be refitted
to accept outboards. I must add
that I have not seen it done with a
2260, but the process is common
enough. I would caution you to get
good advice regarding engineering
the changeover.
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As the first tropical storm of the season spun
up off the coast, I decided to give the Vaavud
wind meter a whirl. Finding and installing the
app was quick and easy in iTunes as well as
Google Play. With the wind meter plugged into
my smartphones headphone jack and the app
running, I was able to get real-time information
and compare it to that of other Vaavud users who
logged results nearby. In addition to providing
accurate data, the small-form factor makes the
wind meter easy to carry. All in all, the Vaavud
wind meter is an easy-to-use tool for any boater
checking the weather before hitting the water.
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( WE T E S T S T U F F )
Typically this is done to open up
the cockpit and regain the space lost
to the inboard engine(s). Outboards
also give the advantages of less
weight for the same power (resulting
in increased performance and
efficiency), and the ability to tilt the
motor completely clear of the water
for shallow-water operation and
corrosion resistance.
I cannot advise you because
I would need to know your boat
specifically, not just the generalities
of a make and model but I will
offer food for thought on what I
think you should be considering.
Id look at a 200 hp motor,
probably. Having some knowledge of
these conversions, Im confident in
stating that you might be looking at
$5,000 to $7,000 in fiberglass work.
Then another $15,000 to $20,000
for the outboard, rigging controls
and mounting bracket.
Assuming the boat is otherwise
structurally solid, you will own a
35-year-old boat with new power.
Thats a great boat to own, but one
that will be hard to sell or trade in.
The same plus-or-minus $25,000
buys a 10-year-old boat, probably in
need of a repower but also probably
in good structural shape and it
will be easier to sell or trade because
it is not decades old.
The low-speed wander might be
improved a little with an outboard
because outboards have less free play
at idle. But you still have a relatively
high-side, single-engine boat. Time
and practice usually heal all such
boat-handling quirks.
Boom
[ Q ] Hey there! I have
a friend who has a
bass boat. The trolling
motor on this 16-foot
Lund is connected
directly to a marine
battery. One day we
discovered the positive
terminal had blown
right off it. Would you
know why this would
have happened? If we
can find the cause, we can prevent it
from happening again.
COBY BUDGELL
via Facebook
[ A ] Batteries pack a lot of energy.
Some boaters may tend to take
batteries for granted because they
are so common. But batteries can
and do explode, start fires and weld
jewelry or dropped tools. What could
have happened with your fishing
buddys battery is hard to say without
knowing more details. For safetys
sake, it behooves
boaters to become
informed about battery
types, maintenance
and installation. The
American Boat and
Yacht Council (abycinc
.org) and Nigel Calders
book, Boatowners
Mechanical and
Electrical Manual, are
good places to start
when seeking this
information.
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Hot, Hot, Hot
[ Q ] I recently purchased a 1971
Sea Ray 192 running a MerCruiser
165 hp Chevy in-line-6. I had a local
Mercury dealer replace the outdrive
water pump and tune up the engine.
I replaced the circulating-water
pump on the engine, as well as the
thermostat. Running it on a hose
in my driveway, everything seems
fine: The temperature gauge shows
about three-quarters, and the water
temperature out of the prop is right
at 125. When I put it in the water,
everything is fine until I bring it up
to speed at maybe 2,500 rpm. Then
the temperature moves right up to
red, and when I idle it down, the
temperature slowly moves back into
the high green. I have tried running
it at idle without the thermostat.
The temperature is low green but
jumps up to red under power. I
have checked for water in the oil,
and everything looks fine there.
Also the engine runs smoothly with
no missing. Any thoughts on what
could be the problem?
FRANK KERES
Via email
[ A ] Frank, the symptoms you
describe sound like bad exhaust
manifolds and/or exhaust elbows.
These get clogged with scale and
gunk over time. Heres a link to an
introductory article I recently wrote
that should help you get on track:
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Bow hatches on cabin boats add two advantages:
illumination from above (whether closed or open )
and fresh air when open, be it a cuddy, cruiser or
walkaround. Some hatches are also large enough
that you can use them to access the bow from
inside to man the anchor, for example.
If your cabin lacks a hatch overhead, its easy to
add one from a company such as Bomar, Lewmar,
Taylor Made or Vetus. Hatches come in a wide
range of sizes and shapes. For this project, we use
the rectangular Lewmar Low-Prole size 30, which
measures overall 15
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wide and requires a minimum deck thickness of
ve-eighths inch. It has friction hinges (with ad-
justable tension) that hold the hatch open without
the need for gas-assist struts. When unlocked, it
can also be latched or unlatched from outside and
inside. Jim Hendricks
GIVE YOUR CABIN LIGHT AND
FRESH AIR WITH A BOW HATCH.
Installing
a Bow Hatch
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MARK THE CUTOUT Cover the
working area of the bow deck
with masking tape to prevent
scratches and chipping, and to give you a
surface on which to scribe. Lay the hatch
down and position it exactly where you
want it; then carefully mark the outline
of the frame in this case, 12
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long by 18 inches wide with a 1
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radius at each corner. If youre using a
Trimkit, expand the outline perimeter by
one-eighth inch.
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interior for interference with wires
or hoses. If the ceiling has carpet
or vinyl, use a razor to cut and peel away
the covering from the affected interior
section to prevent snagging or tearing
it with power tools. Then, from the
outside, use a 1
11
/16-inch hole saw to cut
holes to match the radii in the corners.
Using a jigsaw, cut along the rest of
the outline to create the nal opening.
Remove the masking tape.
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PICK THE AREA AND SIZE You
need a at surface on which to seat
the hatch. The surface can be slop-
ing or level. Also, check for interference
from objects as the hatch swings open.
If you want to use the hatch for access,
pick one that accommodates an adult.
With thin decks, the ange on the frame
may protrude into the cabin. With thick
decks or ceilings with headliners, a Lew-
mar Trimkit gives the interior a nished
look (see Screen Play).
Hatches should
not be opened or
closed more than
necessary before
being mounted
to the deck, as
this can warp the
aluminum frame.
Also, when
wiping up seal-
ant, do not use a
solvent such as
acetone, which
can damage the
acrylic window.
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STARTED
SKILL LEVEL
3-4 HOURS
TIME TO COMPLETE
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
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Lewmar Low-Profile bow
hatch, size 30 ($241.76,
jamestowndis tributors.com)
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No. 10 stainless-steel
self-tapping screws
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and washers
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Marine silicone bedding compound
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Tape measure
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Phillips screwdriver
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Open-end/box-end wrench set
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Power drill and bits
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1
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16-inch hole saw
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Jigsaw with fine blade
for fiberglass
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Masking tape
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Sharpie marker
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Shop rags to wipe up sealant
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the hatch before applying seal-
ant. (Most hatches are installed
with the hinges aft.) If you are installing
a Trimkit, center the frame to leave a
one-eighth-inch gap between it and the
deck. Mark the screw holes, remove the
hatch, and drill the holes. Apply marine
sealant where frame contacts deck and
on both sides of the fastening holes
on the frame. Use No. 10 self-tapping
screws (short enough that they dont
protrude into the cabin) to secure the
frame, except in the hinge areas, which
should be through-bolted with quarter-
inch bolts and nuts with washers on the
underside. Wipe off excess sealant.
SCREEN PLAY
If you boat in an area where insects pose a nuisance, think also about
a screen option. Lewmars Trimkit ($99.99, westmarine.com) for the
interior side includes a removable screen. J.H.
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outside or youll spin out handling are long gone in the
personal watercraft market. Todays flagship performers,
like the Sea-Doo RXP-X260, flirt with 70 mph, leap out of the
hole and corner with the aggressive lean of a superbike.
Ready to go, Speed Racer, go? Here are seven features to
look for in a high-performance watercraft. Jeff Hemmel
High-Performance
Personal Watercraft
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LARGE DISPLACE-
MENT ENGINE Todays
agship performance
craft typically feature
four-cylinder, liquid-cooled
engines between 1.5 and
1.8 liters, like the 1,494 cc
Rotax shown in this Sea-Doo
RXP-X260. Look for beefy
cast pistons, reinforced crank-
cases, and also high-capacity
fuel pumps.
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SOFT CHINES Look
for a hull deadrise of
about 22 degrees to
slice through waves and
corner with tenacity. Soft,
rounded chines will allow
the hull to roll more easily
into a corner with an intuitive
inside lean.
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ELECTRIC TRIM Trim
adjusts the nozzle,
pivoting it down to
lower the bow and put more
of the hull in the water for
turns or pivoting it up to
reduce wetted surface during
straight-line, high-speed runs.
On the RXP-X, two favorite
positions can be pre-set.
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HIGH-VOLUME
PUMP WITH TOP-
LOADING INTAKE
Look for diameters of 155 to
160 mm, multivane intake
guides to regulate ow,
and race-inspired impellers
that promise instantaneous
acceleration.
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ADJUSTABLE
SPONSONS Spon-
sons tailor a crafts
personality to the riders
preferences for operation.
Lowering the trailing edge, or
moving it toward the stern,
enhances aggressive han-
dling. Raising the sponson,
or moving it forward, softens
the response for a more
playful ride.
PUMP UP THE VOLUME
While often unauthorized by PWC makers, speed-obsessed riders sometimes seek aftermarket accessories to
push performance limits. Modifications may include a freer flowing air filter and exhaust, impeller and ride plate
modifications, and electronic overrides of the crafts stock electronic control unit (ECU). Higher-end mods include
upgrades to the fuel pressure regulator, intake manifold and even replacement intercoolers. Check out Riva
Racing (rivaracing.com) for kits that range from under $1,000, to push into the 70 mph range, to $7,000 super
kits that promise speeds in excess of 80 mph. J.H.
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SUPERCHARGER/
INTERCOOLER
Combos have
become the gold standard
for increased performance.
Superchargers pack more air
into the combustion cham-
ber. The intercooler pre-cools
the air, further increasing
its density. More air means
more fuel and a larger, more
potent explosion.
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trim tabs lengthen the
running surface and
can affect the running angle
of the craft while underway.
Trim tabs also stabilize the
PWC laterally when running
and can be changed in posi-
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preferences or accommodate
weight distribution.
To attain top
speed, trim the
bow of your PWC
up above the
neutral setting,
and mimic the
body crouch of a
horse jockey.
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HEN IT COMES TO BOATING, IM AFFLICTED
with a split personality, consisting of half
obsessive angler and half family day cruiser. I
suspect Im not alone.
Perhaps this is the reason for the popularity of dual-
console boats such as Pursuits new DC 325. The Yamaha
outboard-powered model features a newly designed
deep-V hull with a resin-infused fiberglass structural-grid
construction system. With beaucoup seating, this supersize
dual-console ranks as an ultimate day cruiser. Yet it also has
a livewell, rod holders and fish boxes.
My laid-back side took hold as I settled into the wide
captains chair with fold-down armrests and a flip-up bolster.
Nice, but so is the aft portion of the lounger on the port side,
with fold-down armrests and a backrest angled comfortably
when facing forward. You can also face aft on the same
lounger. Bow loungers (each with fold-down armrests) are
surrounded by high
freeboard for security
when kids ride up front.
In the aft cockpit,
theres an aft-facing seat
on the port side and two
fold-out bench seats
(one across the transom
and another one on the
port side). Coaming
bolsters rim the aft
cockpit (except the
transom door).
The port and
starboard swim
platforms extend far
astern nearly to the
back of the outboard
cowlings. This allows you
to step farther back (via
the starboard transom
door) to take a dip or
work a hooked fish around the outboards. The starboard
platform also has a pull-out Garelick boarding ladder.
The DC 325 comes standard with a rod holder in each
gunwale, with an option for three more one additional
rod holder in each gunwale and one in the center of the
transom. There is also an under-gunwale horizontal rack for
rods, gaffs, boathooks and brushes on the starboard side, and
lockable storage for four rods inside the port console.
Pursuit
DC 325
( # 2 8 5 0 )
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motorwell forward
of the outboards,
allowing you to
comfortably
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one extended
swim platform
to the other.
Day cruisers will adore the optional galley and wealth of seating; anglers will
revel in the space allowed for electronics and the standard transom livewell.
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XLOA: 34'6" XBeam: 10'10" XDraft (motors down): 2'8" XDisplacement: 14,363 lb.
XTransom Deadrise: 20 degrees XBridge Clearance: 8'2" (to hardtop) XMax Cabin
Headroom: 5'0" XFuel Capacity: 300 gal. X Max Horsepower: 600 XAvailable Power:
Twin Yamaha outboards to 600 hp total
XPrice: $361,595 (with test power)
HOW WE TESTED
ENGINES: Twin Yamaha F300 300 hp outboards DRIVES/PROPS: Outboard/Yamaha
Saltwater Series II 15" x 18" SDS 3-blade stainless-steel GEAR RATIO: 1.75:1 FUEL
LOAD: 250 gal. CREW WEIGHT: 565 lb.
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High Points
XWe loved how the integral hardtop merges with the windshield to protect
the bridge deck.
XExtra-long swim platforms make it easy to take a dip or work a fish around
the outboards.
XDual-action companionways keep you from banging your head on
overheadhatches.
XHigh freeboard offers extra security for passengers riding in the bow.
Low Points
XCould use more rod holders, such as along the aft supports for the hardtop.
XInability to follow a fish from bow to stern, as with all DCs along the sides
means keeping the boat moving when you hook a big fish.
XWed like to see more livewell capacity or an optional second livewell.
The hardtop on our test boat featured a retractable electric
sunshade. Once deployed from inside the hardtop, this
option ($14,860) extends the shade of the hardtop aft over
the cockpit, a feature the laid-back half of me appreciated.
Our DC 325 had twin Raymarine e125 HybridTouch
multifunction displays, a CP300 sounder module, a
Raymarine 4 kW high-definition color radar with a dome
antenna, an autopilot, and a 55-channel VHF radio. The
Raymarine autopilot was interfaced with the optional
Yamaha Helm Master system ($20,530), with a special
gateway for seamless steering control of the twin outboards.
While Pursuit had offered electronics packages as factory
options in the past, the company now leaves all electronics
installations to the dealer and customer.
When we punched the throttles, the DC 325 climbed to
30 mph in 10.9 seconds. At wide-open throttle, the twin
Yamaha F300s pushed the DC 325 to an impressive top
speed of 49.4 mph, while carrying 250 gallons of gasoline, 30
gallons of fresh water, ice, drinks, food and three adults.
No matter what direction we ran, the DC 325 offered
a smooth and pleasing ride, though I cant say we found
anything approaching rough seas. Handling proved superb.
She banked predictably into hard turns without any sliding
or tripping.
To shield us from wind blast, we closed the walk-through
portion of the tinted wraparound windshield, which reaches
all the way to the leading edge of the hardtop. To circulate a
bit of fresh air, you can open a visor at the top of the center
panel. To completely close off the bridge deck, there are
doors for the lower portion of the walk-through. These
recess in both sides of the walk-through when not in use.
You can ice drinks and sandwiches in the built-in cooler
under the portside aft-facing seat in the cockpit. Order the
DC 325 with the cruising option ($30,210), and you can
cook on a 120-volt electric grill in a galley module abaft the
captains chair. This package also includes a small Isotherm
refrigerator/freezer, two air-conditioning systems (for the
bridge deck and two cabins) and a 4.2 kW Fischer Panda
diesel generator.
The DC 325 offers a cozy berth within the port console.
In the starboard console, we discovered an enclosed head
appointed with a vacuum-flush toilet, a shower and a vanity
with a Corian countertop.
Pursuit Boats Fort Pierce, Florida; 800-947-8778; pursuitboats.com
SPEED EFFICIENCY OPERATION
naut. stat. n. mi. s. mi. sound
rpm knots mph gph mpg mpg range range angle level
1000 4.95 5.70 2.60 1.91 2.19 514 592 0 66
1500 6.60 7.60 4.10 1.61 1.85 435 500 1 69
2000 8.52 9.80 7.00 1.22 1.40 328 378 2 72
2500 9.73 11.20 10.70 0.91 1.05 246 283 4 78
3000 11.95 13.75 14.50 0.82 0.95 222 256 4 83
3500 16.64 19.15 19.80 0.84 0.97 227 261 6 85
4000 28.20 32.45 25.50 1.11 1.27 299 344 2 86
4500 33.50 38.55 35.10 0.95 1.10 258 297 2 87
5000 37.58 43.25 42.00 0.89 1.03 242 278 2 89
5500 41.45 47.70 50.60 0.82 0.94 221 255 2 91
5800 42.97 49.45 52.40 0.82 0.94 221 255 2 96
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The companionway to each console compartment features
a dual-action doorway in which the overhead hatch slides
out of the way as you swing open the door. Ive banged
my head on overhead hatches enough to appreciate this
engineering feat.
Looking for a comparison? The Grady-White Freedom
335 ($406,190 with twin Yamaha F350 outboards) is a
popular dual-console that rivals the Pursuit DC 325 in
features, performance and handling. Its 9 inches wider but a
foot shorter than the DC 325.
Whether you choose to swim, dive, cruise, raft up or fish,
Pursuits DC 325 is up to the task. It represents one of the
few boats that satisfy both sides of my split personality.
Jim Hendricks
For more photos of the Pursuit DC 325,
go to boatingmag.com/2850 or
scan this tag.
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N A BOATING MARKET JAMMED WITH ALUMINUM
pontoon models, standing out poses a serious challenge.
Yet, once I climbed aboard the new Larson Escape
25 TTT Dual Console with triple tubes and advanced the
throttle, I recognized its unique qualities.
The triple-T designator stands for Tapered Tube
Technology, and therein lies the key to the performance
of this tri-toon. All three of the aluminum tubes are
comparable in diameter to 27-inch round tubes, but each is
formed and shaped to include reverse chines for greater lift
and planing performance, V-hull-like deadrise for stability
and smoothness while underway, and outside hull chamfer
to enhance cornering. The center tube sets 4 inches deeper
than the outer tubes to optimize cornering characteristics.
Larson engineered the hull to maximize the potential
of todays most powerful outboards. Propelled by a single
Mercury 300 Verado outboard, our test boat popped onto
plane in 1.7 seconds and
vaulted to 30 mph in 7.1
seconds with three adults
on board and 49 gallons
of gas in the tank. These
are sterndrive runabout-
type numbers.
As we raced across the
choppy waters of San
Diego Bay toward a top
speed of nearly 46 mph, I
marveled at the solid feel
of this 25-foot-4-inch
luxury toon. The tubes
are welded together to
create a unified hull.
Each tube is formed with
0.090-gauge aluminum
(same thickness used in
other pontoon brands
such as Premier and
Harris FloteBote) but
also with 0.125-gauge tube caps, a gauge thicker than most.
Theres also a 0.180-gauge full-length keel beam.
Adding structural integrity is a stringer system inside each
tube, with six internal bulkheads per tube. About the only boat
noise I could hear came from the retracted Bimini top frame
as it creaked side-to-side while at speed. The addition of a
sway bar would help secure the top and eliminate this noise.
The TTT design responds delightfully to outboard trim.
Larson
Escape 25 TTT DC
( # 2 8 5 1 )
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teak-top, pedestal
snack table for
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with fold-down
sides, allowing us
to easily slide by
when needed.
Larsons 25 Escape TTT DC offers performance akin to a runabouts and looks
good doing it. Dual consoles offer function and the boat is rife with amenity.
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HE CARVER C37 COUPE STANDS OUT AS
unique in the realm of coupe cruisers for two
reasons. First, whereas most coupes in this range
have some version of a vented hardtop or a covered bridge
deck thats fully open aft, the C37 Coupe offers a fully
enclosed cabin, complete with glass doors between the
salon and cockpit. Second, in contrast with most of the
boats in this class with slim V-hulls that taper to a point
toward the stem, the C37 opts for a plumb bow design
that carries the beam
farther forward in a
more rounded fashion.
The result is a wider
foredeck and more living
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cabin below.
The plumb bow
design allows Carver to
design the C37 with a
large master stateroom
with 6 feet 5 inches of
headroom and a queen
bed set lower down
into the bow so that its
easier to get in and out
of, compared to boats
with more tapered bows.
To port theres a full
head with a separate shower stall and a bench seat, which
is a fantastic use of space on a 37-foot boat. A midship
stateroom to starboard can be outfitted with twins or a
queen. The salon upstairs can convert to beds, providing
sleeping space for six on board.
All of these amenities help the C37 meet and exceed
its mission statement: to provide day-boaters who prefer
gasoline sterndrives an upgrade to a weekender-style boat
that offers a little more than the typical express cruiser. As
competitors in this category offer pod-drive propulsion
with joystick controls, Carver offers the option for the Axius
sterndrive joystick system. Our test boat had it, which made
inching in and out of our extremely tight slip at the marina a
stress-free affair.
Once underway, the C37 Coupe touched speeds just under
40 mph while showing the agile handling afforded by the
twin counter-rotating dual propsets. While some may view
the wide beam as a performance detriment, the plumb bow
puts more of the hull in contact with the water, and it held its
own in manufactured head and quartering seas. Plus, with
the raked windshield, broken sheer line, extended hardtop
and stylish windows, it looks pretty up on plane and with a
look all its own. Pete McDonald
Carver
C37 Coupe
( # 2 8 5 2 )
Theres a
cavernous storage
space built under
the salon sole that
can be equipped
with an extra fridge,
an ice maker or a
wine cooler or
just used to store
extra provisions
for cruising.
High Points
XHead has a separate shower stall with a bench seat.
XRetractable electric Webasto sunroof comes standard.
XMercury SeaCore comes standard with the Bravo Three sterndrives.
Low Points
XThe captains seat at the helm is not adjustable, though it does have a flip-up
bolster (as does the passgenger seat).
XEnclosed helm inhibits view while backing into a slip.
Toughest Competitor
XThe Pursuit SC 365 is a sleek sports coupe that adds belowdecks space by
using outboard power hidden in the transom. It starts at $436,615 with twin
Yamaha F350s.
XLOA: 37'8" XBeam: 13'0" XDraft (max): 3'6" XDisplacement (approx.): 18,500 lb.
XTransom Deadrise: 11 degrees XBridge Clearance: 12'4" XFuel Capacity: 250 gal.
XWater Capacity: 90 gal. XMax Horsepower: 670 XAvailable Power: Gas and diesel
XPrice: $376,195 (with test power)
HOW WE TESTED
ENGINE: Twin 320 hp MerCruiser 377 MAG gasoline sterndrives PROP: Bravo Three
24-pitch propsets GEAR RATIO: 1.65:1 FUEL LOAD: 123 gal. CREW WEIGHT: 600 lb.
Carver Yachts Pulaski, Wisconsin; 800-231-8978; carveryachts.com
To see a photo gallery of the Carver C37 Coupe,
visit boatingmag.com/2852.
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SPEED EFFICIENCY OPERATION
naut. stat. n. mi. s. mi. sound
rpm knots mph gph mpg mpg range range angle level
1000 5.52 6.35 3.80 1.45 1.67 327 376 1 68
1500 6.65 7.65 6.20 1.07 1.23 241 278 3 72
2000 7.60 8.75 10.20 0.75 0.86 168 193 5 74
2500 9.25 10.65 16.00 0.58 0.67 130 150 6 77
3000 14.08 16.20 20.00 0.70 0.81 158 182 4 78
3500 20.12 23.15 24.00 0.84 0.96 189 217 3 80
4000 27.63 31.80 28.00 0.99 1.14 222 256 2 81
4500 30.63 35.25 38.00 0.81 0.93 181 209 2 83
4940 33.85 38.95 46.00 0.74 0.85 166 191 2 84
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PPLYING THE DECK BOAT CONCEPT
meant to maximize interior lounging space to
a 20-foot hull is not the easiest of engineering
feats. Thats why few builders attempt to pull off small
deck boats. But Stringray is one that does, and if the new
192SC is any indication, it does it very well.
Stingray makes the most of the 192SCs 8-foot-4-
inch beam, especially when boarding via the molded-in
steps on the port side, opposite the helm. The gunwale
topsides sports nonskid, and the two integrated steps
down make for easy dockside entry. The steps are molded
in just forward of the
entertainment center,
which includes a
freshwater sink and a
dedicated storage space
for a trash can.
On the starboard
side, the ergonomic
helm console features
plenty of space to flush-
mount electronics;
an attached eyebrow
protects the screen and
the gauges from glare.
When I throttled up
during testing, I noted the unobstructed view while on
plane and making lock-to-lock turns at 30 mph. The
192SC employs the same Z-plane hull that Stingray uses
on all its runabouts. Instead of traditional protruding
lifting strakes, the Z-plane uses recessed strakes that are
stacked on top of one another like roofing shingles. The
design increases lift and efficiency and helps the driver
execute smooth, predictable turns. The fact that I could top
40 mph with a 115 hp engine speaks to this.
Back to the space: The L-shaped lounge in the aft cockpit
can seat five, and with full beam carried forward, no one
sitting in the spacious bow lounge will knock knees. Deploy
the cockpit table for dining at anchor, or get the optional filler
cushion to convert the bow lounge to a sun pad.
Our test boat included the optional fishing package
which includes a built-in livewell, rod holders and a trolling
motor mount. My two favorite things? The extended swim
steps. Most outboard boats have small steps to either side of
the outboard a compromise for the power choice but
the 192SCs are massive. They provide fantastic access to the
water, with the swim ladder to starboard angled away from
the prop, and the acreage rivals a sterndrives swim platform.
It all adds up to quite a package, and a deck boat that gives
you what you need. Pete McDonald
Stingray
192SC
( # 2 8 5 3 )
As with all its
boats, Stingray
adds a subfloor over
the stringers for
additional structural
support, resulting in
more stability and a
rattle-free ride.
High Points
XExtended swim steps to either side of the outboard are gigantic for
a20-footer.
XCheck out the five stainless-steel cup holders built into the transom.
XTheres great service access to the automatic bilge pump and the batteries.
Low Points
XWe wish the flip-up bolster on the helm seat came standard.
XThree-step boarding ladder on the bow would be preferable.
Toughest Competitor
XThe Starcraft Marine 1915 OB (starts at $23,895 with a 115 hp Evinrude) is a
comparably sized deck boat that also offers a fishing package.
XLOA: 20'1" XBeam: 8'4" XDraft (max): 2'8" XDisplacement (approx.): 2,600 lb.
XTransom Deadrise: 20 degrees XBridge Clearance: 4'2" XFuel Capacity: 46 gal.
XWater Capacity: 3 gal. XMax Horsepower: 150 XAvailable Power: Single Yamaha or
Mercury gasoline outboards
XPrice: $34,366 (with test power)
HOW WE TESTED
ENGINE: Single Yamaha F115 four-stroke outboard PROP: 13" x 19" 3-blade aluminum
GEAR RATIO: 2.15:1 FUEL LOAD: 23 gal. CREW WEIGHT: 400 lb.
Stingray Boats Hartsville, South Carolina; 843-383-4507; stingrayboats.com
To see a photo gallery of the Stingray 192SC,
visit boatingmag.com/2853.
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SPEED EFFICIENCY OPERATION
naut. stat. n. mi. s. mi. sound
rpm knots mph gph mpg mpg range range angle level
1000 3.65 4.20 0.40 9.12 10.50 378 435 1 56
1500 4.95 5.70 0.80 6.19 7.13 256 295 3 60
2000 6.08 7.00 1.30 4.68 5.38 194 223 3 63
2500 6.95 8.00 2.10 3.31 3.81 137 158 5 67
3000 8.86 10.20 3.10 2.86 3.29 118 136 6 70
3500 16.25 18.70 3.50 4.64 5.34 192 221 4 71
4000 21.90 25.20 4.10 5.34 6.15 221 254 2 72
4500 26.07 30.00 5.80 4.49 5.17 186 214 1 78
5000 28.85 33.20 7.10 4.06 4.68 168 194 1 81
5500 32.85 37.80 8.60 3.82 4.40 158 182 1 84
6000 35.71 41.10 10.10 3.54 4.07 146 168 1 85
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Communicate only on
channels authorized for
recreational boating use.
See the channel guide in
your owners manual.
A mayday broadcast
may be made only when
there is immediate
danger of loss of life or
danger to the boat itself
(i.e., a person on board is
badly burned or the boat
is sinking).
Pan-pan is used to
announce that you are
concerned but neither
crew nor boat is in imme-
diate danger. (Perhaps
youve lost power and
are awaiting a tow.)
Security is reserved
to warn of a navigation
danger (i.e., a submerged
oating log or other
hazard in the channel).
You need a ships radio
station license in the
following situations:
Cargo/Trunk Liner
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Item 67421 shown
27", 11 DRAWER
ROLLER CABINET
LOT NO.
67421
61485
$
159
99
INCLUDES:
6 Drawer Top Chest
2 Drawer Middle Section
3 Drawer Roller Cabinet
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352 lb.
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1.5 TON ALUMINUM
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68053
69252
60569
62160
3-1/2 Pumps
Lifts Most
Vehicles
Weighs 27 lbs.
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$
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Item 68053
shown
7 FT. 4" x 9 FT. 6"
ALL PURPOSE WEATHER
RESISTANT TARP
LOT NO. 877/69137
69249/69129/69121
REG. PRICE $8 .99
$
2
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Item 877 shown
2.5 HP, 21 GALLON
125 PSI VERTICAL
AIR COMPRESSOR
LOT NO. 67847
61454/61693
$
149
99
REG. PRICE
$219 .99
Item 67847
shown
"The Perfect Compressor with Powerful,
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Item 92623
shown
LOT NO. 92623
60626/69474
REG. PRICE $69 .99
$
29
99
7" VARIABLE SPEED
POLISHER/SANDER
$
19
99
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PRICE
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LOT NO.
41005/69780
1000 LB. CAPACITY
SWING-BACK
TRAILER JACK
Item 41005
shown
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50%
MOVER'S DOLLY LOT NO.
93888 /60497
61899/62399
SAVE
46%
$
7
99
REG. PRICE
$14.99
1000 lb. Capacity
Item 93888
shown
REG. PRICE $69 .99
LOT NO.
68998
69331
130 PIECE TOOL KIT
WITH CASE
$
29
99
SAVE
57%
Item 68998
shown
60" WORKBENCH WITH
FOUR DRAWERS
$
139
99
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93454
69054
Item 93454
shown
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$110
2.4" COLOR LCD DIGITAL
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Requires four AA
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shown
LOT NO. 67979/61839 /62359
$69
99
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$
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$99
99
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$
80
900 PEAK/
800 RUNNING WATTS
2 HP (63 CC)
GAS GENERATOR
LOT NO. 66619
69381/60338
Item
69381
shown
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$139
99
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$
160
LOT NO. 69684/61776/61969/61970
Item
69684
shown
12" SLIDING COMPOUND
DOUBLE-BEVEL MITER
SAW WITH LASER GUIDE
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ITEM 69080
69030/69031
VALUE
$
6
99
Item 69080
shown
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