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  2. Maui Jim

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    i'm averaging a pair a year for the last few years. have 4 now. i like them alot. just sent one back a few months ago for repair. 2 pairs actually,under a year old, i think it was about 10 bucks and they came back with a new warranty. got them back in i think about 2 weeks. i have all grey lenses and one HT, its a greenish lens, really nice for low light, rain, fog, etc.

  3. Boston Whaler Outrage

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    always liked that outrage cuddy. pretty sure the 25 was rated for 300 hp max. more with a whaler drive. I have a friend that has i think a late 80's model with the whaler drive. i think he's put 4 or 5 sets of motors on it. but i think he tuna fishes it alot from boston and brings it to florida in the winter. so, it gets lots of use. still looks great though. i have a 20' outrage hull (funny cap put on and they called it the Temptation). i've always found it to be a dry high riding hull, compared to similar sized sport type boats. check the drain tubes. i did the one in the cabin after about 20 years (keep the boat in freshwater use it in salt). it was all corroded. sort of an annoying little 2 person job, but not all that difficult. i found it last spring while putting the plug in and the tube started spinning with the plug. fun times.

  7. Hand Held GPS

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    i have the 400c. i like it. was looking at the 76cxs for pricing. but once i played with each of them i liked how the 400c felt. what really did it was when i learned that the colorado has all the charts in it so you dont need to unlock regions. the oregon is nice, i havent played with it too much, but i think i acuatlly like the wheel nav better than the touchscreen. just before Xmas, i think west marine had the oregon and colorado for $300-$350. not bad considering i paid close to $500.

  10. Ideas for Boat Dealers

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    Erie Skipper, are you with Everglades? I never really understood the dealer region thing. I understand it, but i don't understand it. Dealers outside my area didn't really want to talk to me because of this. Unfortunate to see new leftovers sitting in some places around the country. Maybe this has been relaxed and maybe it's the same with other manufacturers, I don't know.

  13. Chart plotters

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    im not too familiar with the bigger units, but have you looked at handhelds? i have a garmin colorado 400c, i think it was on sale before Xmas for about $250-$300. I paid about $500(grrrr). the screen is small so laying out routes, panning can be a pain. but i took it on a trip down the east coast and it kept accuracy with the northstar's on the boat. also, with a handheld type, you can get streep maps, etc. i have a small boat and dont go too far, harbor cruises, etc., so i just put it in the suction cup mount on the dash and its perfect for what i do.

    i missed the sounder part youre looking for (whoops) so may not help you out but might be worth a look.

  25. 55 Hatteras cosmetic update/refurb.

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    cool, love this boat. the 55 is a tank. i've done a few trips (boston - lauderdale) on an '83 and '87, same owner. one trip a boat behind us in a following sea called us the 'steam roller'. the '83 got a lot of exterior upgrades, it sure was pretty. i'll see if i can find some pics if youre interested. i think he ripped the tower off (didnt replace it), and did a nice new hardtop, polished aluminum bow rails and bridge ladder. and a really nice custom low profile windshield. wasnt really functional but it sure looked good. eisenglass ran from the hardtop to the windshield anyway. that involved removing the big old hatteras windshield which looks like your's already had removed. that is a comfortable bridge too! it had the grill in the galley next to the sink, that nice. cool little fountain bar in the bridge sink too...

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