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    Replacing a ram on Bravo 3

    I ordered the Mercruiser cylinder (port). I just hope it arrives in a timely fashion. I'm not in a hurry to re-build the old one at this time. While gathering information, I ran across a company, SEI, that sells trim cylinders that 'fit' the Bravo 3 (for less than a third of the Mercruiser...
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    Replacing a ram on Bravo 3

    Wingnut, That's great info to hear, and encouraging, especially since my guy at the shop stated that it could take 2 weekends in the shop; he has to order the part(s), etc,... Would you happen to know what the cost of the cylinders would be, and how accessible they are, given the market...
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    Replacing a ram on Bravo 3

    Hello, all, My Bravo 3 has a hydraulic ram that has finally gone from a very slow leak to complete failure, resulting in the outdrive just dropping down since I parked it yesterday evening. It knew it had a slow leak, and I brought it to the attention of my shop owner, but we thought it could...
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    INSTRUMENT PANEL IS DIMLY LIT

    I just got another rheostat/capacitor from Cecil Marine (Dimmer switch 736-LD002). A rep told me that this is a very common switch for Chaparral boats. We'll see how it works...
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    Carpet replacement: 2004 Sunesta 252

    ags, Thanks for the input! :-)
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    Carpet replacement: 2004 Sunesta 252

    Thanks, Will, I checked out both. Snap-in looks to have excellent products; I've ordered a few samples to get a good idea of the quality. Corinthian didn't answer the phone, and a search on their site didn't show my boat model. I'll be glad to get the junky looking OEM carpet out of my...
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    Bow scuff guard

    Maybe KeelShield? keelshield-keel-guard
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    Carpet replacement: 2004 Sunesta 252

    Hello, all, My carpet, especially the backing, is showing its age. It sheds black particles, making the deck look like someone went crazy with a peppermill... I've seen types of replacement, even a rubberized version, that may be close to OEM. Does anyone have any ideas? If not, I'll go with...
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    INSTRUMENT PANEL IS DIMLY LIT

    Hi, ags, It looks like you have a much more detailed parts guide than what I have, which is also the 'official' guide. I suppose the corporate folks didn't believe it was necessary for the Sunesta class??? There doesn't seem to be much similarity in the configurations of our instrument...
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    INSTRUMENT PANEL IS DIMLY LIT

    Phillbo, I haven't checked, but I'm imagining there is more than one bulb...
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    INSTRUMENT PANEL IS DIMLY LIT

    2004 Sunesta 252 My instrument panel is virtually impossible to read at night. My brother's 2006 Sunesta 254 had the same problem. He sold it before he fixed it. Is this a Chaparral-specific problem? There is a rheostat in the center of the panel that changes the panel lighting from 'dimly...
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    LOOKING FOR A FUEL SENDING UNIT

    Thanks, Denny, I ended up ordering the Moeller unit that I displayed, as it is adjustable. I purchased from iBoats; I've done business with them before. When I refuel, I always top it off; and, I typically do that every time I go out. This is crucial to me, since I have no ability to know my...
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    LOOKING FOR A FUEL SENDING UNIT

    I talked to a rep at Moeller, asked him about the big 'R' logo, and he thought the sender might be a Rochester unit. I looked up a Rochester 9371 (adjustable Reed-type), and their image is this: I Iooked up the Moeller (Moeller 035791-10 Fuel Sender-Reed 4in To 24in) adjustable unit on...
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    LOOKING FOR A FUEL SENDING UNIT

    Thanks, Bt, My depth is closer to 16". Can this be adjusted to accommodate?
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    LOOKING FOR A FUEL SENDING UNIT

    2004 Sunesta 252. I was told by the local Chaparral dealer that many different types were used by Chaparral, so they could not give me a definite answer about the manufacturer of the sending unit. I have pics of the unit: -a very close look reveals a letter 'R' on the side of the unit. -the...
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    Vessel View Mobile mercury

    I have contacted the reps at Mercury. They talked to their techs/gurus, and didn't have any idea what is going on. So...they suggested trying on another engine to see if the Vessel View unit itself is malfunctioning. In that case, I'll send it back, and get another...
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    Vessel View Mobile mercury

    Your set-up is just like mine. I've not been able to get RPM and fuel usage to work. I'm in contact with reps at Mercury Marine; they're 'escalating' it to the techs/gurus that are most familiar with the software. Fingers crossed...
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    Bouncing tach

    Just following up. The number that I posted was a line to Tim, at Mercury. If that doesn't work, the main # for Tech Support is: 920-929-5040.
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    Bouncing tach

    Hi, Bj and Doc, Sorry I'm so slow in getting this contact info to you!! The last number I called was: 920-924-1378, in Fond Du Lac. I don't recall the the extension, but just follow the prompts to get to 'stern drives'...
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    Vessel View Mobile mercury

    Hi, Bjdkier, Your set-up is exactly like mine. Unfortunately, RPM and fuel usage are not working for me. One of the reps at Mercury Marine suggested that I delete and re-create my profile to see if that works. Hopefully, you have better luck!
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