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Old 08-05-2004, 04:10 PM
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First time Mastercraft owner, but long time boater. I only have 20 hours on her so far but I love it! So how the heck do you back up these straight inboards????????
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Old 08-05-2004, 04:24 PM
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So how the heck do you back up these straight inboards????????
Answer: Very carefully. In general, you have to use the rightward reverse pull to your advantage. Don't use too much power in reverse. Then goose it forward with a little right rudder to bring the nose back to center. After a while, you get so used to it, you'll wonder what you did without it.

Is that a 209? Hard to tell. Nice boat!
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Old 08-05-2004, 04:33 PM
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Thanks for the tip! I feel like such an idiot trying to dock this thing.......but I am slowly getting the hang of it. And yes ......it's a Prostar 209
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Old 08-05-2004, 04:58 PM
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Great looking boat. I love the yellow...that will be my first choice on my next inboard. Backing up takes a bit of practice, but I find it easier to handle then an I/O when you get the hang of it. Just power on and off with the rotation of the prop you will swing around like Doug said. Remember to keep coming in and out of gear when in shallow water or areas near the ramp that may have trees...saves prop dings. Great pick for a first boat!!!
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Old 08-05-2004, 05:05 PM
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I guess this is as good of place as any.
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Old 08-05-2004, 05:30 PM
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Sweet ride Mag Red. Here a little look for the guys that like the 80's.
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Old 08-05-2004, 05:55 PM
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heres the $500.00 boat...i hope to take some more pics this weekend while im out on the lake....my first boat that i have ever owned, but ive been raised on the lake in the summer...im like a tadpole
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Old 08-05-2004, 05:58 PM
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bradamerry you have something off the back of your boat. It that some kind of water break? Or is it a kid tosser?
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Old 08-05-2004, 06:23 PM
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Mag Red,

Nice looking boat!! Good combo of colors too!!

Just one or two stickers I would add to compliment the colors......

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Old 08-05-2004, 06:28 PM
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It is a $159.99 chuck your a$$ toy, that is now hanging on the fence. It has not seen the lake in a month. Maybe I should try and sale it here. Any bidders.
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