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"It's just my opinion I could be wrong." Well from the number of replies and support you've received since you posted this 6 weeks ago, it looks like you are.

Well I've been away for awhile too, and from what I have read today it seems like there are a lot of childish-like Florida Sportsman posters on here.

I fished on a 42 with triple Merc's a couple of times. It really spoils you!

Nice, although it was pretty calm during the run.

Still for sale?

Someone with no personal experience "chiming in" here, just to clarify something. If you know what you are talking about, post a link to a Mercury site verifying what you have said. Otherwise, I "believe" you do not know what you are talking about FYI, posting rumors is of no help to anyone.

In reference to the recent spat on THT between MOD 4 and Renegade69 that resulted in Renegade69's being banned - whether those of us who witnessed that situation agree with MOD 4 or Renegade69, that discussion does not need to be carried over to this site, and I would hope that Wiley realizes this and deletes this thread.

RIP

This 2003 Grady White 306 Bimini is like new and loaded with options, with only 170 hours on the port engine and 15 hours on the starboard engine (starboard engine was stolen 6 months ago and replaced with a new/2009 engine with 4 years of warranty remaining). This boat is in immaculate condition, and you will look a long time to find another 306 with as many options and low hours as this one (and as you will see in the price, I am motivated to sell). Lift kept, so there is no bottom paint and no trailer. Specifications: length: 30 ft 6 in LOA: 32 ft 7 in (w/bow pulpit) Beam: 9 ft 6 in Weight: 6,500 lbs (w/o engines & gear) Draft: 20 in Twin 225 hp Yamaha counter-rotating four strokes Cruising Speed: 28 kts Max Speed: 38 kts Fuel: 306 gal Water: 32 gal Factory & Other Options: Convenience dockside electric package (includes battery charger, dockside power w/galvanic isolator, and extra 3rd/house battery; electric marine head w/electric flush & 10-gallon holding tank; power assisted hydraulic steering; AM/FM/CD stereo with 4 speakers; T-top (fiberglass) w/radio box, radar flat, dome light, storage nets, fore/ aft spreader lights, and PFD storage compartment; anti-lightning strike antenna; Isenglass front & side rain curtains;front casting platform cushions; electric windless w/pulpit and wrap around bow rail; fold-away aft bench seat w/cushion; 4 fenders. Electronics: Furuno NavNet 1833 10.4 display with 4kw radar with Furuno heading sensor needed for radar plotter tracking; Furuno NavNet 1900 10.4 display with WAAS GPS and C-Map Florida and the Bahamas charts; Furuno 600/1kw fish finder with flush mounted 50/200Khz transducer; Simrad AP22 autopilot; Standard Horizon Intrepid VHF with 8 ft Shakespeare 6db Galaxy antenna; anti-lightning strike device; top mounted ACR remote spotlight; ACR 406 Cat II (manually deployable) EPIRB (battery needs to be replaced) and ACR RapidDitch emergency bag. All electronics are interfaced. Miscellaneous: Six (6) Cat 1 PFD's/lifejackets; (2) Automatic bilge pumps (2,600 gph); Basic foam flotation; Bow rail - 316 stainless steel; Cockpit toe rails; Companion grab rail; Nonskid fiberglass liner; Self-bailing cockpit; Stainless steel through hull fittings; 12v accessory outlet; Cockpit bolsters; Cockpit freshwater shower; Cockpit lighting under gunwales; Compass; 316 S/S deck hardware; Drink holders; Factory engine pre-rigging; 41 gal aft livewell w/1100 gph pump; Helm and companion foot rests; Hydraulic trim tabs; Integrated outboard mounting system w/ swim platform and ladder; International lighting; 352 qt & two 64 qt fish box's; (4) s/s gunnel rod holders; High density PVC rub rail w/ss insert; Hydraulic steering; 316 grade stainless steel steering wheel; 316 stainless steel stern eyes; Pop up electronics panel; Forward anchor locker; Transom door; Saltwater wash down w/ hose; Freshwater wash down; Plexiglas windshield; Deluxe leaning post with footrest, backrest, tackle trays, lockable storage, 6 rod holders, and a bait rigging station; and lots of storage compartments. $67,900.00. Boat is located in Venice, FL. Call 941-928-5590 for information. Pictures coming soon.

OK, it's Chinese auction time. Price reduced to $25,000.00

Thanks for the link Jan. Price reduced to $26,500.00

A long time Contender owner told me that Contender is considering making their Sea Chest standard. Anyone else hear this?

Racor is the standard by which all other fuel filter/water separator are judged, so my recommendation is to stick with Racor. FYI, with your limited space, Racor makes a small version of their standard outboard model - it's about half the size of the ones you generally see (<- the ones with a blue drain bowl on the bottom) and has plenty of fuel flow capacity for a 70hp two-stroke.

Actually that is one of the smaller attack subs. The missile subs are almost twice that long - and much wider.

1997 16'7 Carbon Kevlar Egret in great condition (garage kept) 2002 Yamaha 100hp four stroke with low hours/ss prop The Carbon/Kevlar option was $4,500 extra Pale yellow hull sides Boat Master trailer with mag wheels and spare Enormous storage compartments 35 qt Frigid Rigid cooler/cushion in front of console acts as add'l seat Under gunnel rod storage for 14 rods (7 per side), plus 6 on the console Birdsall forward casting platform (detachable) 24v Minn Kota 65 lb thrust cordless remote trolling motor on quick release bracket - (no trolling motor batteries) Folding platform step to get up onto poling platform Helm seat cushion w/ removeable backrest Shakespeare VHF radio with detachable antenna Lowrance LC-X15mt combo GPS map and depth recorder Three batteries - one starting, two for trolling motor Triple battery Dual-Pro battery charger mounted in battery compartment Hugh (30 gal) livewell Racor fuel filter/water separator 41 gallon fuel $30,000. 941-488-1522 or 941-928-5590 Located in SW Florida. Oct. 20 - Price reduced to $26,500.00 Nov 18 - Price reduced again - now $25,000.00 <img src="http://reelboating.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />