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    yanmar 2gm20

    hello i am looking at buying a 21 foot second hand boat. she is powered by a yanmar 2gm 20.. is this engine powerful enough to move her along at a decent speed without over working the engine? also id like to hear from someone that has a 2gm20 yanmar engine... what are the most common faults...
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    Yanmar 2GM20 any good?

    hello i am looking at buying a 21 foot second hand boat. she is powered by a yanmar 2gm 20.. is this engine powerful enough to move her along at a decent speed without over working the engine? also id like to hear from someone that has a 2gm20 yanmar engine... what are the most common faults...
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    advice needed

    hello i am thinking of buying an arvor 20 second hand, 2001 model. iwas told that there was only 60 hrs on engine. can any one give me advice, on what to look for, also do i need to get the boat surveyed? the dealer says it is in great condition.. any advice appreciated..
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    too much??

    the dealer had called out to see the boat, and was aware what needed to be done.
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    too much??

    hi i have contacted Beneteau... to my amazement seem uninterested. i have emailed then numerous times, to no satisfaction. at this present time i regret buying, a Beneteau... I wont make the same mistake again
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    too much??

    i bought a new boat mid 2004. recently a problem has been identified with the boat that needs repair under warranty. my boat is in a marina about 10 miles from the sales agents office. the dealer wants me to pay him 170 euros to come to the marina to do the repair under warranty ( travel time)...
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    Beneteau France Phone number

    hi there can anyone give me the telephone number for Beneteau in France? or their postal address? thanks
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    4 stroke outboard for First 211

    hi there i have a beneteau first 211. i have a 5hp honda 4 stroke engine and its perfect for the boat. i know of a 211 with a honda 8hp engine, and its too heavy and big, also the engine trails behind in the water as it cannot be fully lifted out... the honda 5hp is perfect. it also comes...
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    New Boat, crack..

    hi the boat is new delivered May 2004. it has been on the water since may 04.
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    New Boat, crack..

    hi there i was down just now at the marina... i had a good look at the crack.. is seem so run at least down to the water line,, on the starboard side i didnt get a chance to look at the port side..... it looks like a lift out job to get a good look at it , and also to repair.. who would be...
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    New Boat, crack..

    hi i phoned dealer today, he said he would get someone to look at it next week. will let you know the outcome.. as a point of interest if the boat needed to be lifted out for the repair , who would have to pay the lift out charges? thanks
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    New Boat, crack..

    hi the filling appears to be very hard... i was thinking of using silicone sealant . a small bit to seal it up.....
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    New Boat, crack..

    hi i only noticed it a few weeks ago about october time..
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    New Boat, crack..

    hi yes the filling between where the two mouldings meet
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    New Boat, crack..

    hi i have put a smaller picture up at www.droghedaport.net/dscf0878.jpg thanks
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