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    Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older)

    Re: Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older) My 20 year old ('92) Chaparral 2550 SX Sport She is still a "looker", if one likes the "old school" cuddy sport boats (like I do).
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    How many actaully own Mercruiser drive alignment tools?

    I had been debating on getting the alignment and driver tool sets for Mercruiser gimbals for a while now. Finally pulled the trigger and bought the 6 tool set from a vendor off fleabay and am totally impressed with this set. Will make life soooooooooooooooooo much easier when doing my regular...
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    Anyone else remove drive for storage?

    Decided removing and storing drive in garage for winter is best solution for me. Built this stand in about an hour, measured to fit so that I pull prop off, slide stand in, trim drive down, unbolt her and she slides right off the back of the boat. Zero lifting......................... What a...
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    Maintenance Record

    For anyone interested, I have an Excel Spreadsheet maintenance record I created for use on my '92 7.4L Gen V trailered boat. It is too big to post here (380K). If anyone would like a copy, send a message and I can e-mail it to you It includes: Maintenance record by date / hours and...
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    Best lookin boats from the late 80's early 90's??

    Re: Best lookin boats from the late 80's early 90's?? The '92 Chaparral 2550 SX Sport is a looker w/ classic lines. At I think so (that's why I bought her).....
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    Bennett trim tabs

    Re: Bennett trim tabs Wow, that's an oldie. Never saw one like that....Looks like the first rev of LED indicators. Like you, just installed a set of new tabs (ST16 tabs) with "pre-owned" pump, wiring, control switch and new auto retract relay. The used stuff was just fine with the exception of...
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    7.4 Mercruiser running hot at rpm and burning up exhaust boots

    Re: 7.4 Mercruiser running hot at rpm and burning up exhaust boots Bronze is the way to go..... BUT, the valve should be installed at the thru hull intake. The sea cocks are generally used because there is normally a raw water strainer in the bilges and there needs to be a means of closing the...
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    Nav lights in rail base?

    Re: Nav lights in rail base? Or use the individual port / stbd deck mounted LED lights, mounted to the deck, just under the rail, if you like. The LED ones are a very low profile and you'll probably never need to putz with them again. Can get the set for under a "C" note and be done with...
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    biggest cruiser/cuddy to comforatably tow with 09 4x4 RAM?

    Re: biggest cruiser/cuddy to comforatably tow with 09 4x4 RAM? I towed my 2550 SX Chap (almost 7000 lbs with trailer and boat) from Ft. Meyers, FL to New York with an F150 4x4 (rated at 9400 lbs) with no problems at all. Just make double sure the trailer brakes are 100% operational. Towing it...
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    Titan model 10 Rebuild

    Anyone ever change the dampers (item # 29) on one of these Titan units? Mine seen shot.
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