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NoRegrets · 07-08-2010, 07:57 PM

jsa3107,

I responded quickly to the thread and just realized you are the person looking to buy a new boat. I saw your question on insurance so I assume you may have made the purchase or getting close to one. I am impressed how you are progressing in researching all aspects of boating. I hope to see what decision you have made.

NoRegrets!

jsa3107 · 07-08-2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NoRegrets

jsa3107,

I responded quickly to the thread and just realized you are the person looking to buy a new boat. I saw your question on insurance so I assume you may have made the purchase or getting close to one. I am impressed how you are progressing in researching all aspects of boating. I hope to see what decision you have made.

NoRegrets!

I am close, and am looking to get all the information before I pull the trigger
This forum has helped alot
Sad to say the 3 dealers I have talked to seem to be limited in what the salesman knows or at least what time they are willing to give me or both....
But with this forum I am getting most questions answered
Thanks to all again......

Dave R · 07-08-2010, 09:37 PM

I think you should use the boat salesperson solely for the sale. Get answers elsewhere, like here.

25 watt helm unit with a 3 dB antenna is a good choice for a smaller boat on Winnipesaukee. A taller, 6 dB antenna gives you more range on flat water, but if you break down and get beam-to some swells, the rolling will affect the performance of the 6 dB antenna more than the 3 dB due to the flatter lobe of the 6 dB unit.

07-08-2010, 07:57 PM	#1
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	jsa3107, I responded quickly to the thread and just realized you are the person looking to buy a new boat. I saw your question on insurance so I assume you may have made the purchase or getting close to one. I am impressed how you are progressing in researching all aspects of boating. I hope to see what decision you have made. NoRegrets!

07-08-2010, 09:37 PM	#3
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	I think you should use the boat salesperson solely for the sale. Get answers elsewhere, like here. 25 watt helm unit with a 3 dB antenna is a good choice for a smaller boat on Winnipesaukee. A taller, 6 dB antenna gives you more range on flat water, but if you break down and get beam-to some swells, the rolling will affect the performance of the 6 dB antenna more than the 3 dB due to the flatter lobe of the 6 dB unit.