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I was plugging in a USB cable into the back of my radio and I knocked the positive wire off of my cigarette lighter socket and I went to put it back on and touched it to ground. Now I have no power to everything in the panel on the left of my steering wheel which includes the ignition, blower...
I got a Mtyvac that does pressure and vacume to test my drive but I need to get a fitting to screw into the drive that is barbed on the other end. Any idea where I can get one or how I can put something together?
I have a 2004 Chaparral with 5.0 GL with an SX drive. I bought it used at the end of last season and only had it out once and everything seemed fine. After at least a good two months of sitting in my driveway I started to see some oil leaking from the drive. The guy gave me all the receipts for...
I want to get a wakeboard tower for my 2004 Sunesta 212. Anybody sell one for that boat or do I need to go universal or custom? What is a good universal one for that boat?
I just bought a 2004 Chaparral Sunesta 212 with the Volvo 5.0GL with an SX drive with just under 300 hours. Is there anything I need to watch out for specifically with this setup. Any known common issues. What about any tricks for making more power etc.? I have all the service records and it...
I just bought my first boat and I am wondering how my Perko battery switch works. The boat has a dual battery setup with a Perko dual battery switch. I think the boat was converted to a dual battery setup after new. It was a factory option and the owners manual says that if you have the...
I am looking to buy a used bowrider and was looking for some recommendations on brands and drive trains. I am looking for around a 20' and I am hoping to keep it around $17K or under but am willing to go a little higher if that is what it takes. I want at least a mid grade boat. Around 2004...
