Well, my worse nightmare.
First startup for the year, was going well until i put it in gear.
What do you guys think it is? Praying its just gimbal bearing....
Many thanks in advance
Thanks guys, appreciate your time. Yep, I pulled off, its crazy, when i researched on the company several forums from cars/bikes/RVs I found quite a few posts with positive reviews but still had that stomach feeling. When its to good to be true its fake!!!
My last email to the buyer, "ok...
Hey guys, its been a while, and its time for me to upgrade my Chaparral 300, family is getting bigger. Found a boat on craigslist and its at Marina Bay Shore Depot in Atlanta. Should I Run away? Anyone buy a boat from them? doing some search on the world wide web, they sell boats/cars/RV's...
Good morning guys, Wife/Kids(3 monsters) enjoy the boat, and last year was the first year in 5 years we took a break from boating, Summer is rapidly approaching and I'm trying to get the boat ready.
My first project is getting the dinette couch/sofa reupholstered but I can't seem to figure out...
Hey guys,
Hope all is well, Happy New Years to all
I have a 2000 Chaparral Signature twin 5.7. Need to pull my port engine, need to replace coupler, but need to slide forward first then pull. Has anyone pulled a motor with the is kind of setup. I'd like to hear how you did it. Also I have...
Hope all is well guys.
2000 Chaparral signature 300
Dual Bravo 3 Mercruiser 5.7 efi
The incident.
First left the slip, I noticed my alignment was off on the steering wheel. While maneuvering out of my marina.
Got on to plane, no problem cruised for 5 minutes
Parked near a beach and...
Ok I've decided to pull my boat out this winter and park it at my house, I was able to pick up a Venture VABT12625 trailer (triple axle weight capacity 12625 lbs) the chaparral dry weight is at 9800lbs the actual size of the boat is 29'2"
Just want to make sure my dually is capable of pulling...
hey guys,
Finally starting to work on my 180 Rinker, purchaseds a Bellows kit OEM, noticed my gimbal bearing is a non greasable bearing, I'm ok with that but I just realized the kit doesn't come with a gimbal bearing seal?
is that because I don't' need it anymore since my gimbal bearing is...
Anyone have a DIY on how to fix these anchors,
I ordered a new Rode Management Module (6053190) from UK and that didn't' fix the slippage. I have a feeling my gypsy is worn out which is causing my chain to slip when I'm trying to reel in the anchor.
Many thanks guys ALMOST BOATING SEASON...
Hey guys, hope everyone is well.
So i went to the boat (new to me boat) (staying in Water for the winter) today to drain the water from the engine. Last drain plug was the fuel cooler for my starboard engine, removed and it seemed like it didn't want to stop draining, got nervous so i screwed...
hey guys, hope all is well. I"m in the process of winterizing my 2000 chaparral 300 while in the water, if i disconnect the seawater inlet hose from the raw water pump, will water just keep flowing in? Little confused.
thanks
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Hey guys, hope all is well, will its time for me to go bigger.....
I'm in the process of purchasing a 2000 Chaparral 30 signature (29.1 ft) and looking for a trailer to buy. I want to buy a bigger/longer trailer so when i go bigger AGAIN i don't have to purchase another trailer. I've done...
Brought home 1996 rinker 180 for a great price, its missing a drain plug. Looks like the whole housing broke off, who knows what happen. Can you guys give me some tips/pointers on how to repair ? thanks in advance
1996 Rinker 180
Engine - 0F758851
Drive - 0F720036
I have 1996 rinker 180 3.0 mercruiser with outdrive serial number 0F720036. Will a outdrive from a 3.0 mercruiser serial number OL450580 fit/compatible?
thanks in advance
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