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  1. ormjgrouch

    Bravo 3 growl/grinding in gear

    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
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    Marina Bay Shore depot - SCAM???

    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...
  3. ormjgrouch

    Dinette sofa/Couch Removal - 2000 Sig 300

    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...
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    Pulling Engine, can't pull straight up.

    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...
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    Coupler/Lower shift cable/cone clutch - 5.7 efi Bravo 3 - dual

    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...
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    2000 Chaparral sig 300 & 2002 f350 7.3 Crew Cab Dually

    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...
  7. ormjgrouch

    Alpha I Gen II - Gimble Bearing Seal

    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...
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    Windlass Lawrence simpson Horizon 1500 - Slippage

    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...
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    5.7 EFI - Fuel Cooler Drain Plug

    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...
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    Bravo 3 - Seawater Inlet Hose

    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 o
  11. ormjgrouch

    Purchasing Trailer - Want to go bigger

    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...
  12. ormjgrouch

    Drain Plug Install/Repair

    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
  13. ormjgrouch

    Alpha one gen 2 - will it fit?

    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 -O
  14. ormjgrouch

    1996 Rinker 180 - mercruiser 3.0

    Well I did it again, luckily i have a cool wife, brought home 1996 rinker 180 for a great price but minus the outdrive. The engine is an mercruiser 3.0, runs great. So now I need to start hunting for outdrive that will mate up with the 3.0. What should I be looking for? Gears at 1.98? year...
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    Shore power connected to portabel generator 5500/6875

    I'm still a newbie, but learning alot about boats....now i want to learn more about shorepower. Can i connect my shorepower to my portable generator with 5500 running watt and 6875 starting watt. I bought a pig tail from west marine, thinking i can just simply connect, but before i do that i...
  16. ormjgrouch

    1989 7.4L bravo 1 - Manual

    Does anyone have a manual or can tell me where I can find a Mercruiser 1989 7.4L Bravo 1 manual? Thanks guys, I've been searching but can't find one. I will even purchase one if I have to. Engine Serial number - OC663015 I just purchased my boat and took it out to the lake for the first...
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    Bracket side of my boat

    "][/URL]Hey guys, hope all is well. Can anyone tell me what this bracket is for? somthing for a outrigger?
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    Which Bravo & where do i connect muffs?

    Hey guys, I just picked up a 1989 regal 255xl. what bravo do I have? and it doesn't have a intake/fins? thanks guys in advance. Taking her out to the lake this weekend, excited. -O "][/URL] "][/URL]
  19. ormjgrouch

    extending tongue

    Alright fellas, how would you extend this tongue? its measures out to 3x6 square tube, Sleeve inside? (hard to find that will fit). Butt weld 3x6 square tube and reinforce around? let me know what you guys think..
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    260 Mercruiser power steering issues

    Hey guys, Hope all is well. Finally got my engine to run on her own and now I am having power steering issues. Opened up the reservoir and it was empty but noticed some milkfish fluid at the bottom. Hmmm...light bulb!!! power steering cooler. Already hunting on ebay for a power steering...
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