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    5.0 GXI-B Wont get up to temp

    Took my Chap out for its inaugrial run this weekend. Everything worked well except for the fact that The engine would not get to normal operating temp (160). It hovered around 120 all day. Prior to this season I had replaced the thermostat and the raw water pump. The temps were verifiyed with an...
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    SX outdrive oil fill

    Can I refill my 2002 SX outdrive with new oil from the top of the unit in the hole where the dip stick goes and fill until it reaches the level of the mid unit vent screw hole. I`ve been told yes and no. Seems logical that it would work, obviously checking the final level with the dip stick.
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    Restoring Sticker Shine

    My boat has a bow to stern black stripe sticker running down both sides that has become somewhat faded and cloudy looking in areas. Is there a product or home remedy that will restore this stripe to near new appearance?
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    Dry pump startup

    I`m getting ready to de-winterize and start up my 5.0gxib engine tomorrow with muffs. I have replaced my raw water impeller and the pump housing is dry except for the glycerine lubricant supplied in the impeller kit. I have read several posts of burning a new impeller on a dry start. Is there...
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    What type of tandem axle trailer jacks do you use?

    What type of tandem axle trailer jack does everyone use. I have yet to find one that works well or as advertised without some problems. I have used a bottle jack, but found out the hard way that when the tire is flat, it is too tall to get under the axle close to the wheel. I purchased a plastic...
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    Is it time to replace engine ignition parts?

    Hey guys, need your input. Last summer purchased an `03 Chaparral 243 Sunesta, Volvo 5.0 gxib engine with approximately 400 hours on it. When I put her away for the winter, she was running strong, no problems. I was putting together a spring cleaning list for the boat and wonder if I should...
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    New Floor Coverings

    I`m thinking seriously about adding new floor coverings and padded swim platform to my Chap before this boating season. I have decided to go with the foam rubber matting rather than traditional carpet. I have reviewed the Sea Dek products and those by Hydro turf. Are there any other similar...
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    Dual Purpose Batteries, a good idea?

    Before boating season this year, I will need to replace one of the two batteries in my boat. I have a deep cycle and a starting battery set up wired through an A/B switch. The deep cycle battery has a bad cell and needs to be replaced. I was at the store the other day checking prices and saw...
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    Those Darn Squirrels

    I live in a wooded area and store my trailer in a carport built in the back yard. I noticed over the weekend that squirrels, for the second time, have chewed my trailers electrical wires in two. The wires are encased front to back in black plastic loom but even that did not stop the squirrel...
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    Second Braking Axle Hydraulics

    I`m working on adding a second set of disc brakes to my trailers back axle. The front axle is already disc braked. I have looked into purchasing calipers and rotors and that part seems pretty straightforward on adding to the rear axle. My question is how are the hydraulic lines ran to the new...
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    Best Boating Magazines

    Just this year got back into the boating world this year after many years of being away. I would like to subscribe to a good boating magazine or two to enrich my knowledge (along with this Forum) on boats and equipment. What magazines do you guys like and suggest. Being in Indiana, I am not that...
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    Adding a second braking axle.

    I have a `05 Rocket tandem axle aluminum trailer with surge hydraulic disc brakes on the front axle. For safety measures I have kicked the idea around of adding a second braking axle on the rear. What is involved in doing this and how complicated a proceedure would it be to do. I am fairly...
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    Dead Cell, Should I Trash The Battery?

    In the process of boat winterization, I removed both batteries and have taken them into my garage. After charging both batteries, I noticed my deep cycle battery has a dead cell. Checked by a hydrometer, all balls sank from that cell, while in other cells all balls floated. The battery looks...
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    Need help with hose size

    I need to pick up replacement heater/coolant hose for my `02 Volvo 5.0 GXIb and I am not in proximity of my boat. What size hose is it that comes out of the thermostat housing and goes down to each manifold(s). Is it 3/4 id or 5/8 id? thanks.
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    Replacing sound deadning foam

    My Chaparral Sunesta 243 has a black eggshell foam that is glued to the lift up engine cover for sound supression. The foam has begun deteriorating and crumbles when you touch it. Can this easily be replaced, if so where would you purchase it or is their another material in use today that would...
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    A-B Battery switch question

    My `03 Chap Sunesta 243 has two batteries. One is a starting battery and the other is a deep cycle battery. One on each side of the engine with cables going into a red Perko?A-B switch. All year I thought the battery closest to the starter motor(starboard side) was unit A and the starting...
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    Fogging a MPI engine?

    Ive got a new boat/engine to me this year. Its a 2002 VP 5.0gxi-b. This is the MPI engine. Can I fog the cylinders by spraying "fogging oil" down into the intake manifold after taking off the spark arrestor? I had read somewhere where spraying in this manner should not be done to an MPI engine...
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    Winterization Tips for 5.0gxi-b

    The time has come for me to start thinking about winterization. I have never done this as I just purchased the boat earlier this year. I have a 2002 Volvo 5.0 gxi-b engine in a 243 Chaparral Sunesta and I cannot seem to find anything that looks like block drains or manifold drains. Because of...
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    Gel Coat Repair Recomendations

    Hey guys, need some advise. I`ve got some minor scratches/gouges in the white gel coat hull of my Chapparral Sunesta 243. Never having done this type of repair/restoration, what is the best and easiest product to use to do this. I would like something simple, one step if possible, that requires...
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    Sunesta Holding Water

    My `02 chap sunesta 243 has a propensity to hold water under the bow storage compartments( under the front cushions) when it rains inside the boat. I constantly have to use a sponge to soak the water out and then remove the cushons to allow to dry. Seems to me that there should be some drain...
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