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  1. mcvette

    Am I doing something wrong!

    Here is the problem. I have a 2009 tandem wheel aluminum "Road king Trailer" to tow a 1930 SS Chaparral bowrider. Tow vehicle is a 1999 Tahoe. It has a 5prong plug which connects to a 4 prong connector. This is what was installed when I bought the trailer. Was told that this was for the trailer...
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    Prop Shine

    Okay.......This might sound like a stupid question but I thought I would go ahead and ask. Here's the deal. Last year I bought a new Solas Titan prop for my 4.3 Mercruiser. When I had it installed it was nice and shiney. Almost looked like it was chrome. Well as things would have it I damaged...
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    Project Boat

    I thinking about doing a project this winter. I have found a 1990 Four Winns 200 Horizen. This boat has been sitting for the last four to five years. The owner says it was winterized before put in storage. The thing that woories me most is the engine. It has a 5.7 OMC with a Cobra outdrive. The...
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    Should I change the oil

    I have a 97 chaparral 1930 with a 4.3 LX Gen+ Mercruiser. Just got it back from the shop for an oil change. Was told they put 10w30 oil in. It has always had 25w40. Should I change the oil or will it be okay? I have always had really good oil pressure. If it needs to be changed will it hurt to...
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    Shift Cable

    I have a 97 chaparral with a 4.3 LX gen + mercruiser. My mechanic is changing the bellows ( shift, exhaust and drive ) and called to tell me he recommends changing the shift cable as it looked like it has never been changed. Is this normal. He said he wasn't trying to sell me the farm and it...
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    Taking On Water

    I have a 1997 Chaparral 1930 SS with a 4.3 LX Gen+ mercruiser. Had it in the water all day Saturday. When I loaded up that afternoon and took the drain plug out I thought there seemed to be a lot of water coming out. More than normal which is usually just what you might take on from swimming...
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    1997 SeaDoo GSX

    I need some advice. I have the chance to buy a 1997 SeaDoo GSX. I have only seen pictures but they look really good. They are selling because they are having a baby. I am told it needs a battery. Might need a new starter and carburator. It comes with trailer and cover. I can buy it for...
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    Oil Pressure Reading

    Hope everyone is starting to get out and enjoy the beautiful spring weather. I have a '97 Chaparral with a 4.3/gen + Mercruiser. It has about 270 hrs and runs great. Here is my question........I noticed this weekend the oil pressure reading to be right at the max level. Engine temperature was...
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    dieseling

    I have a 1997 Chaparral 1930 sport with a 4.3 lt gen+ engine. While out on the lake yesterday I noticed when I would shut the engine down several times it would diesel. I turned the key back to the on position and it would continue to run. Any thoughts or ideas what causes this, will it hurt...
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    trim motor

    I got such good advice on my first post I thought I would try another question. Working around the boat yesterday I checked the oil in the trim motor. It was full but it looked white. Trim works fine, sounds a little funny to me but I was wondering, should I change the trim motor oil and if so...
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    cleaning outdrive

    Hi. I bought a '97 chapparal 1930 sport at the end of last summer. Had it checked out and winterized after taking it out a few times before the end of the season and it did great. It was a one owner and I received all the paperwork from the day the owner purchased it. It has a 4.3LX Gen+...
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