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    Solo handling of larger boats

    As I dream of upgrading my 208 in the next year or two I have a question. At what size is solo handling difficult/impossible? I do a fair number of solo missions and am interested in a 282 or similar. I keep my 208 slipped and will continue to do so with a larger vessel. It's a tidal river...
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    Help me choose: 232 vs. 265 vs. 282

    I currently love my 208, but it's getting near time to move up, hopefully after this season. Wife (and 2 kids) like the cabin so that's a must I guess. Boating area is northern Mass: inshore stipers and Stellwagen Bank about 15 miles out, Jeffries Ledge 25 or so for ground fish, possibly able...
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    cooler mounting 208/209/226

    Anyone mount a cooler on a 208/209 or 226? I'd like a Yeti or similar brand that really keeps ice, I was thinking it could be mounted in front of the motor well outside of the area that folds down. Anywhere else? Perhaps the Yeti feet are sticky enough it doesn't even need to be mounted? I'm...
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    Boston Boat Show

    I think if you can afford 600k for a boat you're not going to want to sleep in it. Likely dock it at your 'summer place' on the islands or Cape.