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    2002 Chaparral 286 SSI

    I tried pulling out in neutral, also tried pushing soft button in center shifter, no go
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    2002 Chaparral 286 SSI

    This is the throttle, thank you!
  3. M

    2002 Chaparral 286 SSI

    I can’t figure out how to give it throttle without engaging the drive. I have a soft button where the shifter/ throttles located. I can’t get it disengage from the drive. Help anyone! Boats out of quarantine today. I did get it started on idle but…
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    2002 Chaparral 286 SSI

    BTW drewm3i, thank you for your service SIR!
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    2002 Chaparral 286 SSI

    Pics of my new (to me) chaparral!
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    2002 Chaparral 286 SSI

    Great advice! So far I’ve changed the motor oil, outdrive oil, impeller, thermostat. My boat is still in quarantine, Friday I’ll have it inspected, hope my first run is good! I will keep up with all problems as they arise. Hoping for the best, but I do plan on having some issues, hope nothing major!
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    2002 Chaparral 286 SSI

    My days with carburetors was in the 1970’s in cars,, in high school and college days. No money, run it like you stole it. Lack of maintenance. Guess that’s what gave me a bad taste for carbs. Rethinking now!! Thanks
  8. M

    2002 Chaparral 286 SSI

    Great info. Thanks for the insight!
  9. M

    2002 Chaparral 286 SSI

    Simple is better! I thought efi tbi was better not because of power but not prone to flooding out/problems starting. Please let me know for knowledge. Thanks
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    2002 Chaparral 286 SSI

    Hoping it’s tbi, not sure yet. Picking up boat Friday. Will report back. Great info and love this site!
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    2002 Chaparral 286 SSI

    Great info and I’m a boat guy and understand lack of use. Price was right , just hoping motor and outdrive are good. I will change all fluids, water pump impeller, thermostat, all fluids and compression test. I’m not a lover of carbs but bought into it. Couple questions, Should I go with a 4...
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    2002 Chaparral 286 SSI

    Thanks for the heads up Mike. Should have done a bit more research, couple questions What should I watch for? Is this a Chevy 305 motor?
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    2002 Chaparral 286 SSI

    Just purchased this boat and is in great shape with only 180 hours on it. Everything looks great, almost like new, including the motor, 5.0 Volvo outdrive. I wasn't able to test drive but did run with water muffs and let it run till warm, did not overheat. Any advise, I'm new to chaparral...
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