I have a new Bimini on my boat and was wondering if it is ok to transport it for launch with it up, boot on and wind brace poles supporting it? Or should it be lowered?
Here is a pic of my set up and how I would be intending to transport it.
I do not have bearing buddies and wanted to know how frequently I should repack the grease on my trailer bearings?
Every season, every 2 or 3 seasons?
It will be two years since I had the bearing serviced in September. Am I playing russian roulette?
Thanks!
I am taking the oxidation out of my gel coat and want to know if I should de-oxidize, polish and wax the entire hull of if I should just go down to the waterline? The boat is trailered so it is not an issue of access, just want to know if I should do all of the hull or not.
Thanks for your input!
I am interested in adding a swim platform to my '93 20' Chapparal.
Looking for any suggestions from folks regarding which brands you use and how you like it.
Would also love some web links if you have them.
Thanks!
I had this posted in the general section and didn't get any resposne. I was hoping there might be someone who could help shed some light on this product.
Has anyone used the following product on their vinyl?
http://semproducts.com/Catalog.asp?prod=325
I am particularly interested in:
- how it...
Has anyone used the following product on their vinyl?
http://semproducts.com/Catalog.asp?prod=325
I am particularly interested in:
- how it has worked for you
- how long ago you applied it
- Have you had any adverse reactions (such as vinyl cracking after long term use)
I have some areas of...
I have a 1993 20' open bow Chaparral SL2000. I have been noticing a soft spot in my deck back by the rear seats and am a little perplexed as I understood Chaparral made this boat with marine grade plywood with fiberglass cloth and paint on top.
Not sure if anyone could provide any insight as...
I have an older boat that I am trying to make the vynle last as long as possible. I store my boat in a covered storage unit and also always have the boat cover on as well. Here is Texas it gets very hot and pretty humid as well.
My question is should I have the boat cover completely tied down...
I found mold in the ski locker. Two seasons ago, before I started storing under a covered storage unit, my boat cover must have leaked during the winter. The boat interior was dry until I opened the ski locker. That is when I found it had standing water in it. I got the water out and clean it...
I am going to be ordering a bimini for my 20' Chaparral. This boat has never had a bimini before so all the hardware will need to be installed. I will be getting the bimini online and then will have the local Bass Pro install it for me.
My question is how long should it take to install a...
When storing your boat do you store it with the outdrive trimmed all the way up or down?
I have been told that storing it trimmed all the way up can damage the Rubber hub that absorbs shock from the engine to the drive.
Hi all
I am newly registered to the forum but have been reading it as a guest for about 13 months. I want to thank everyone for the invaluable information I have been able to acquire from your posts over the last year.
I bought a '93 20 ft Chaparral with a 4.3L from a Marine Max dealer in...