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    Transducer mounting and hole location

    I'd like to run the wire for my transducer thru the transom of my 98 Chaparral. This requires a 3/4" hole for the connection to the chartplotter. I drilled a small pilot hole to see where I'd end up inside, unfortunately I drilled right into my fire extinguisher. (my luck). From the attached pic...
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    Attention Lake Lanier boaters using GPS/Chartplotter

    I recently bought a Garmin 536S and tried Lakes vision and LakeVu HD. Neither show much information that I'm looking for. What I'd like from a unit is names of land masses/islands and the names of creeks. It seems to be a tall order for something that on an auto GPS is a given. Any...
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    Recommend a Marine GPS

    I'm located on Lake Lanier in Georgia and have in the past used a hand held GPS. It's since took a dump. :( I use it mostly for speed and helping find my way back especially at night. I'd love something with a bit larger screen as my eyes aren't as good as they used to be. What would you...
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    Is a SS prop worth it?

    I have a 98 Chapparal 2135 SS with a alpha 1 5.7 Liter engine. I currently have a aluminum 14.25 x 21. I'm considering getting a SS prop but not sure it's worth the cost. Any suggestions, comments would be appreciated. The boat is used mainly as a cruiser, no skiing but we do knee board. Thx
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    Bad Coil?

    98 Merc 5.7 250 HP 320 hours has ran great all summer. Recently its been lacking power when its cold. I'm in Georgia so I'm not sure if cold applys. :) I replaced the Cap/rotor and it got a bit better. Straight off the trailer it cranks right up and I can throttle it up but it just bogs down...
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    Sunbrella View

    I'm considering using it to shade from my bimini to the snaps below the windshield and a bit to the sides. The guy that did my cockpit cover suggested black as a color (it matches the trim on my cover, my bimini is green) but I'm afraid it'll be too hot. Thoughts? Suggestions? Comments? Has...
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    What position for the Shift Shaft?

    98 Alpha 1 Gen II Shifter is in F and the shoe is in the 12 o'clock position to line up with the shaft. The upper shaft 12 o'clock is F, 11 o'clock is N and 10 o'clock is R. Prop is locked in the CW position. Now I have no reverse? What did I screw up?
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    1998 Alpha 1 Shift cable on a single drive

    I just got done doing all the bellows and have the outdrive reassembled. I'm in the home stretch here and I'm having a shift cable issue. According to the manual it says "Push in on the shift cable while simultaneously turning the prop counterclockwise until the shaft stops". This means the...
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    GM INVITES AMERICA TO BE PART OF THE “GM FAMILY”

    GM INVITES AMERICA TO BE PART OF THE “GM FAMILY” . . . For the first time in its history, GM is offering its employee discount to everyone who takes delivery of a new 2005 GM car or truck beginning today, June 1, and running through July 5, 2005. With the “GM Employee Discount for Everyone,”...
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    Loss of top end 5.7 ltr 2bbl

    I recently did a tune up on my 98 2brl 5.7 ltr Merc w/ IV thunderbolt ign. Plugs, cap, rotor, wires and a carb kit. <br /><br />The boat idles rough and has lost approx. 1500 or 10 mph rpm on the top end with a load. <br /><br />I've checked the timing and it varys 4+- degrees at idle, its been...
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    Loss of top end 5.7 ltr 2bbl

    I recently did a tune up on my 98 2brl 5.7 ltr Merc w/ IV thunderbolt ign. Plugs, cap, rotor, wires and a carb kit. <br /><br />The boat idles rough and has lost approx. 1500 or 10 mph rpm on the top end with a load. <br /><br />I've checked the timing and it varys 4+- degrees at idle, its been...
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