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    Prop for Chap 183

    I have a Chap 183 with a Merc 4.3. The prop it came with was an aluminum 14.25 x 21 pitch. With this, we top out about 48-50 mph and about 4800 rpm. We just got a S.S. 14.25 x23 pitch prop. It was able to get 48 mph, but only about 4200 rpm. Does this sound right, or did I get the wrong S.S...
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    Folsom Lake

    Has anyone been out to Folsom? Is there still a lot of stuff in the water?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Doug
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    prop change in high altitude

    I have a Chaparral 183 with a Merc 4.3, 14.25 inch prop with 21 pitch.<br />I live near Sacramento and do most of my boating here at about 400 feet of altitude. <br />We are going to Tahoe next month and I plan to bring the boat. The altitude is about 5000 feet. <br />Do I need to get a...
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    Tower

    I have a Chap 183. I'm interested in getting a tower for the boat.<br />Does anyone have any recomendations. Me and my friends are big (up to 290) and I don't want to pull the tower off.<br />Thanks for the advise,<br />Doug
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    Keel Guard

    Has any one used this product. We have a Chap 183 and beach often. I believe this would protect the boat.<br />Any advice?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Doug
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    GPS

    I live near Sacramento. I'm interested in something that will help with fishing and navigation of the delta.<br />Thanks for the help.
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    Chaparral 183 swim platform

    I bought a 2003 Chaparral 183 last summer. I noticed that the swim platform in the back does not have the metal support arms that the new 190s have. I'm a big guy (290 lbs) and I'm wondering if I should order some supports. The dealer said it doesn't need them, but I don't know.
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    18 Foot runabout

    My father-in-law is looking at a new 2003 Larson 195 LXi. It has a fuel injected 4.3 Volvo. They are asking $22,500. Is this a good deal? Is there a comperable boat at a better price?<br />Thanks :)
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    Chaparral 183

    I'm looking at a Chaparral 183. Is there a better open-bow for about $20,000?<br />Thanks.
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