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    First purchase of an MV, M931A2, questions to ask, things to check/ first inspection.

    EDIT!!!! Apparently the boat only weighs 7850lb, + 1100lbs for motors, say 800lbs misc, we're at 9750lbs. So, perhaps I don't need a behemoth after all... There is a deuce and a half available locally that rear ended someone.. Runs, and drives, needs a radiator, fender, windshield, $3k.. I...
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    First purchase of an MV, M931A2, questions to ask, things to check/ first inspection.

    Haha! Thanks for the first hand account! Doesn't get much better than that.. Perhaps waiting for a true bobbed deuce, or maybe bobbing my own is the way to go...? I have been popping my head in and out of the auction sites, but don't think I really have the support I need to walk into one of...
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    First purchase of an MV, M931A2, questions to ask, things to check/ first inspection.

    So, I live fairly close to this truck... I'm thinking of having a look. You think that the number is $9k as it stands? I'd be buying it for a toy, and maybe seeing if that gimbal hitch on the back can tow a boat trailer a few miles...? What about the 'true 4x4' scenario? If it started its...
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    New Member from Eastern Long Island Here...HELP! Itchin' For A Deuce!

    DUG, thanks for the tip! I will certainly continue down this path.. Your comment on the weight of the boat got me thinking, I just checked into the weight again, and the boat is 9637lbs all included. So, I guess I'll be alright! Furthermore, we only trailer it to and from the warehouse once a...
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    New Member from Eastern Long Island Here...HELP! Itchin' For A Deuce!

    Thanks again for that great insight Karl. The boats trailer does have surge brakes, but I know that doesn't mean anything when compared to the placard. I am a bit sketched out thinking of hidden issues showing up- as my main intention for this truck is indeed as a beach cruiser.... Perhaps I...
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    New Member from Eastern Long Island Here...HELP! Itchin' For A Deuce!

    Thanks for the input Karl. I could've sworn I read somewhere that gvrw was 26k, but I guess the CDL cutoff I'm thinking of. How about this ad I found...? What can I expect to pay for a truck requiring work on the tranny? I must admit this truck is attractive to me as it is close. NOTE: I...
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    New Member from Eastern Long Island Here...HELP! Itchin' For A Deuce!

    Maybe the "crane" idea isn't the best, so I'm thinking rear winch mounted in front of bed, to pull skis up bunks/rails/etc up onto the bed to stay during travel. I've seen this before with pickup trucks in the past. As for the M35A3 - I've read that the Cat's are more $$$ to work on, and the...
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    New Member from Eastern Long Island Here...HELP! Itchin' For A Deuce!

    Hey folks! I've been lurking around for about a week or so, and figured what the heck, let me just sign up. Everyone seems really helpful, and the wealth of knowledge here far surpasses what I can probably learn in my lifetime. Anyway, I'm hoping someone can chime in and steer me in the right...
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