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Old 05-18-2007
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There is another side to that coin though - My NC came with 4 or 5 systems I had never had before but some I'm now very glad that I do even though some are getting tired at the 6 year old mark when I bought the boat. The Air Cond may or may not have many years left but if it dies it's a simple swap instead of wiring and ducting nightmares. Same with the Panda Ficher Generator that puts out blue smoke and I've been hearing has a short life expectency - but if it goes it's just a swap out. The water maker and lectra-san just take up space and may be removed - but again the connections are in place. I already had a Walker Bay and 2hp Honda but a big Caribe and 20hp combo hangin off a major set of beefy davits came with the boat so I can decide which way to go in the long run. Just saying all is not black and white....
Like I said, Stan, it is a good time to trade up!!! HAHA!

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