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    2003 F225 Corrosion Fact or Fiction

    This topic may be old and rehashed but I have to bring it and ask for replies. Found a 2003 Seafarer with a 2003 Yamaha F225 - 300 hrs. Looked good..called a local dealer contact to review the boat and was told about the F225 corrision issues..mentioned to me the "secret is out" and to be...
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    Seafarer HardTop Removal

    Greetings, Have been lookng for a preowned Seafarer without the Hardtop.. Does it make sense to make a buy and then remove an existing hardtop ? or will that lead to other issues , cosmetically etc.. Thanks in advance..
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    209 Escape wth F150

    Greetings, Considering a 2006 209 Escape with a F150(4 stroke) and trim tabs and wanted to ask for input/advice. Boat is without Trailer and I am considering a new Load Rite. Started my search looking at 01 / 02 Adventure 208 and became somewhat disappointed with loss of overall aft space...
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    Advice - 1st time buyer - 208 Adventure Style

    Greetings - thanks for all the input...did some analysis and reading and decided to look for something more recent, eg, 2001, 2002..with an HPDI etc..this could take some time to unfold..in the mean time, heading up to the Vineyard for the spring squid bite... Cheers.
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    Advice - 1st time buyer - 208 Adventure Style

    Thinking more about the replies here.. A few thoughts/questions: - It appears what I'm hearing is the need to have both a machanic and survey resources go over an older boat ? is there ever the idea that a good mechanic or surveyor could play both roles ? - My idea was always to find a good...
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    Advice - 1st time buyer - 208 Adventure Style

    Thanks for the replies, great feedback..
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    Advice - 1st time buyer - 208 Adventure Style

    Greetings, Preparing to look over a 1994 208 Adventure with a V6 Yamaha 150 , looking for some input/advice on thinking this thru a bit. Eg. Older engine/boat which offers a better price point or perhaps look for something more recent offering newer capabilities but need to consider spending...