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Recent content by Tristan M

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    Bimini installation (groan)

    I feel a lot better knowing that I was not the only one with the umbrella idea. When I suggested that to her, she thought I was nuts. Its good to hear that it works in practice. I'll try it this weekend. My 10 month old son goes with us on short slow rides so my wife is in "keep the sun off...
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    Bimini installation (groan)

    Has anyone ever installed a Bimini on a Diplomat? If so, which kind did you go with and where did you mount? The thought of drilling holes in my shiny, newly aquired boat makes me slightly nauseous. My wife made this a condition of purchase though so there's no getting out of it. TristanM...
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    Where are you from?

    Houston, Texas Just took ownership of '85 Diplomat. Maiden Voyage on Lake Houston was great. Fastest boat I've ever been on. Can't wait until the weekend to go out again.
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    Pulling a tube behind my "new" 1984 Diplomat

    The diplomat that we're thinking of buying has a big tripod mounted to the floor just in front of the back seat. The support arms mount into the transom and really get in the way of someone in the back seat. Is there a way to mount a tripod by the swim ladder on the port side of the transom?
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    85 Diplomat with a 115 Yamaha OB

    Greetings all, I have just about talked myself into a Diplomat that is for sale close by. I love the looks of the boat and I think it runs very well. I have a couple of questions that I've asked the owner but I thought I'd check with ya'll as well. 1) The boat is priced at $4000 is that...
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    85 Diplomat with a 115 Yamaha OB

    Greetings all, I have just about talked myself into a Diplomat that is for sale close by. I love the looks of the boat and I think it runs very well. I have a couple of questions that I've asked the owner but I thought I'd check with ya'll as well. 1) The boat is priced at $4000 is that...
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