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  1. rrstl3

    Switching from VP SX-M to SX-A

    I've been trying in vain to remove my VP SX-M outdrive from the transom housing. I've tried every suggestion Ive run across on the internet. No luck. The reason I need to remove it is the boat I purchased had a blown engine, unbeknownst to me. I bought a brand spanking new motor from...
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    Replacing 5.0 GL D with 383 stroker

    I recently blew the motor on my Chaparral 215SS . I'm getting ready to order a replacement engine and I've decided to go with a 383 stroker. I have a few questions. Will the SX M drive handle 415 horsepower and 455 lb ft of torque? If so, my current final drive ratio is 1.6 according to the...
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    Buying an eBay boat

    I wanted to offer a cautionary tale about my recent experience buying from a seller on eBay. I won't use the dealers name, because my purpose here isn't retribution. I want to offer a few of the hard learned (and expensive) lessons I've learned in the past couple of months. As a prelude, I...
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    5.0 GL-D replacement

    My great eBay deal on Chaparral 215 SSi has turned into a nightmare. Not a single day on the water with out trouble (see my previous post). My lesson from that is to never again do business with Empire Motors in Oxnard California. As it turns out, I need the motor replaced. I'm probably...
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    Overheating Volvo Penta 5.0 GL-D

    I recently purchased my first boat - a 2004 Chaparral 215 SSi. I purchased the boat on eBay and my good deal turned out not to be so great. Every time we had the boat on the water, it overheated. Ran well, but overheated. Following the advice of numerous past posts on this website I changed...
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    Repowering 2004 215 SSI

    Time to repower my Chap. The maximum recommended horsepower is 300, however I can get a great deal on a 365 HP 355 ci complete marine motor. The weight on the motor is nearly the same as my stock 5.0 GL-D; in fact a bit less for the 355. What are the possible problems I'm likely to encounter...
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