Recent content by Donn Patchen

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    Salt water

    That's a great question. I just bought the boat used from a person in Illinois. Even though it's 5 years old, barely used and stored indoors. Engine had less than 100 hours. No Salt Water package and not sure what that would include?
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    Salt water

    We use our boat in fresh water in TN. For the winter we moved it to Florida and going to venture out in salt water. Any precautions or advice to make sure we're taking care of the boat? Appreciate any lessons learned.
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    Battery Maintainer Confusion

    Power is not available where I'm currently parking my boat. Anyone use solar battery tenders? Hook directly to each battery and leave switch off seems the common thread.
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    Boat cover

    Looking to purchase a new waterproof cover for our 2575 QCW with sports/wakeboard tower. See many options online, but also see a lot of scams regarding deliverability and quality. Looking for best waterproof quality since boat is parked outside in Florida. Thanks!
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    Towing inflatables with Sport Tower

    sorry, that would have made sense to provide the reply: Hi Donn, Thank you for contacting Bennington! We do not put ratings on our tow points and the tower can be used for skiers and inflatables. However, it is not designed to pull another boat, etc. The tubing diameter is 45 MM. Have a...
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    Towing inflatables with Sport Tower

    Thanks, Bennington responded right away with specs and info on my sports tower. Great referral!
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    Towing inflatables with Sport Tower

    ours is the metal tubing form of sports tower. no stickers on it. read quite a bit online about towers not designed for towing inflatables, but the Bennington tower seems very solid. but, don't want to jeopardize it's integrity or have an issue with safety. appreciate the reply.
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    Towing inflatables with Sport Tower

    Just recently purchased at 2575 QCW with Sports Tower. Reading a lot about towing and concerned about using it for tubing. Can't find any specs on the website about towing capacity related to the sports tower. We intend to tube, ski and wakeboard. Additionally, recommendations on mirrors. Any...
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