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Well, I wouldn't run the way you're planning without a "Bob's". Outboards are awfully expensive, and even a brief period of improper cooling might turn your new motor into slag. Don't forget to change your impeller once a season, too. Running in those shallows means you'll be sucking up sand. Agreed - I had them install a water pressure gauge just for that reason. I always changed the impeller, plugs and wheel bearings once a year - even when only fishing offshore. |
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"Dr. Karen Grear MD, PHD" wrote in message ... John, Boating articles might pretend to compare boats, but they really are just a vehicle to sell advertising. You will never find a reviewer who will give you a real comparison between boats. Nor an honest appraisal of the boat being reviewed. |
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Doc,
Try Powerboat Reports. No advertisement. www.powerboat-reports.com Paul Dr. Karen Grear MD, PHD wrote: John, Boating articles might pretend to compare boats, but they really are just a vehicle to sell advertising. You will never find a reviewer who will give you a real comparison between boats. "John H" wrote in message ... On 8 Feb 2005 09:41:30 -0800, wrote: My friend Karen wrote: Yep I agree; sod off Chuckster:-) You've even spun this anti OT thread to politics you sad sack of rotting barnacles. You only make OT posts or deceptive marketing spam anyway so do yourself & us a favour hey??? I notice you couldn't choose between admitting you're a total boating incompetent or just bent; so hey you chose both!!!:-) K ********* Oh heck. Here I was thinking about taking another sabbatical, but you and your fellow poison pen, (Hurtwit the Hypocrite) have now made that impossible. As you are both ordering me out of the group, I guess I better stick around rather than appear to comply with your demands. I'll see if I can increase my product reviews, etc, just especially for you. :-) You criticize my contributions. I'll proudly compare them to yours or Hurtwit the Hypocrite's any day. When was the last time you posted anything that was not a long personal attack, on somebody, disguised as a disagreement about a technical point? Hurtwit the Hypocrite at least has the integrity to avoid any pretense that he is capable of discussing boats or boating, or that he is here to do anything except behave in a destructive manner,,,,(and has admitted the same). You're a joke, Smith. A very sick joke. You can't make a post about anyting without turning 2/3 of it into a harangue on Harry Krause- and then you have the balls (you probably do) to complain that people post OT. When was the last time you contributed anything to the group except spite, insult, and bile? How many years, and years, and years has it been? Chuck, how would you rate the 260 Defiance against a 26' Osprey or a 27' Sea Sport? (Or the 24' Sea Sport, for that matter.) John H On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay! "Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it." Rene Descartes |
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They will give you an honest appraisal of everything they liked, they just
will never say anything negative about a boat, even when there are many negatives. "JimH" wrote in message ... "Dr. Karen Grear MD, PHD" wrote in message ... John, Boating articles might pretend to compare boats, but they really are just a vehicle to sell advertising. You will never find a reviewer who will give you a real comparison between boats. Nor an honest appraisal of the boat being reviewed. |
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Thanks for redirecting, Scott.
Tell us more about why you picked the electronics you did, what the decisionmaking process was, and how you integrated it. What TV do you have, and sound system to take advantage of the XM, etc... Is the Tracvision completely hassle free? Thanks! Randy Quote:
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Chuck, how would you rate the 260 Defiance against a 26' Osprey or a
27' Sea Sport? (Or the 24' Sea Sport, for that matter.) **************************** I wouldn't. To make an accurate comparison you'd need to do a side-by side test on the same day, under the same conditions, and rigged with similar or identical engines. The most significant portion of a comparison that is extremely subjective, (therefore subject to a variety of personal opinions), is the degree of satisfaction with performance and handling and the "feel" of the boat underway. Other subjective things are ergonomics, overall appearance, etc....and reasonable people will come to different conclusions, (explaining why so many different brands of boats sell well). Most of the objective differences will be outlined in the factory specs. As far as the subjective impressions and opinions go, consider me like Faux News, John. I report- you decide. :-) |
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That is a great answer. That way you will never **** out any advertisers.
wrote in message ups.com... Chuck, how would you rate the 260 Defiance against a 26' Osprey or a 27' Sea Sport? (Or the 24' Sea Sport, for that matter.) **************************** I wouldn't. To make an accurate comparison you'd need to do a side-by side test on the same day, under the same conditions, and rigged with similar or identical engines. The most significant portion of a comparison that is extremely subjective, (therefore subject to a variety of personal opinions), is the degree of satisfaction with performance and handling and the "feel" of the boat underway. Other subjective things are ergonomics, overall appearance, etc....and reasonable people will come to different conclusions, (explaining why so many different brands of boats sell well). Most of the objective differences will be outlined in the factory specs. As far as the subjective impressions and opinions go, consider me like Faux News, John. I report- you decide. :-) |
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On Wed, 9 Feb 2005 19:32:05 -0500, "Dr. Karen Grear MD, PHD"
wrote: That is a great answer. That way you will never **** out any advertisers. **** out??? |
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