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My boat was liberated today from my drive in the Camberley Surrey area. I don't suppose I'll see it again, but on the off chance, if anybody comes across a Sea Ray 180 currently named Jubbers, possibly minus spare wheel on a Bramber 2 wheel trailer both year 2000. Boat serial No.SERR2070I900...

Now the proud owner of a second hand searay 180. The boat came with a mercury vengeance stainless prop which I think has a 21 deg pitch. Does anyone know what effect changing this to a standard alloy prop would have on handling ?. Not really doing much high speed stuff at the moment and will be...

Thanks for all the replies. Looks like it's auto inflate for 'dry' use and a couple of conventional jackets if the kids want to try skiing or take to a ring. <hr width=100% size=1>

I'm looking to buy gas inflated lifejackets for myself & family for use on an 18' open sportsboat. I don't know whether to go for manual or auto operation ( kids are 10 & 13 year old swimmers) and is there much to choose between different brands ?. <hr width=100% size=1>

Thanks for all the info. I don't have a boat as yet but I am checking out the market for 3 or 4 year old bayliner 175 or equivalent , the amount of imported boats seem to outnumber U.K originals. I have checked a few of the new ones being sold as cancelled orders and even these have been...

Does anyone know if the lack of ce marking would effect an application for a boat safety scheme certificate for river use ?. <hr width=100% size=1>