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Boat sat unused for a little over a month. Went to start in preparation for a day on the water Started rough, stalled. Throttle all the way forward with prop disengaged, very rough start and black (ish) smoke, fuel odor. Shut down, checked for water in fuel, found none. Replaced fuel...
I have a 2004 Chaparral with a VP 5.0GXI-E, DP-SM 1.95. I attempted to take it out yesterday and once in the water at the dock, the drive would not trim down. There was a "click" sound when I toggled the trim switch on the throttle up and also when toggled down but no trim pump/motor operating...
I noticed water dripping from the weep hole on the water pump and made the decision to purchase the rebuild (bearing and seal ) kit on Amazon for about $65 and do it myself. At the time I noticed the weeping, the engine was not overheating.
I made the decision to "down" the boat and rebuild the...
I am about to rebuild my water pump and would like to know what else makes good sense to replace or rebuild along the way. I own a 2004 Sunesta 236 and the engine compartment looks more accessible than it really is.
I am already planning to replace the serpentine belt while I have the...
Starting problem on 2004 5.0 Gxi and hoping there is someone who will be able to help.
I have a 2004 Sunesta 236, recently purchased used. Ran fine for about ten hours,without issue. Would not start on last attempt to go boating. I had both batteries tested and replaced with new 1000...
