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I’m new to a VHF radio What’s a good antenna height for Lake Erie ? Long point Bay Area

I’ve never hit anything so I’m guessing it’s been like this since I bought it mid last year. No performance issues last year. Alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive propeller shaft must be bent , wobbles when I spin it by hand Anyone ever straighten one while on the boat ? I saw a video of a guy doing it...

Are sierra and quicksilver considered OEM ? I see so many options for parts like IAC valves, plug wires , and cap and rotor kits $25 for an Amazon special or $180 for Quicksilver/Sierra

We had to throw out our boats snap in carpet when we bought it. Was not worth saving. What are the differences in the new carpet, vinyl or the foam Seadek ?

Whats the choice for a cooler for the day or overnight ? Yeti ?? Our boat came with a cheep igloo cooler but ice doesn’t last very long in it

Hi I’m looking for a matching seat for my 2003 chaparral 215ss. I want to remove the passenger seat and replace with a matching captains chair

I found out a neighbour does vinyl repair. Much cheaper than complete reupholster since the rest of the interior is good shape. Not a bad patch. Time will tell if it lasts

Any recommendations for a winter cover ? My New to me Chap won’t fit inside my building and I really don’t want to waste $500-600 every year on shrink wrapping

I removed this old broken humming bird fishfinder. I have a new shinny Garmin to install. But the transom looks like a mess. Any recommendations on how to fill the holes ? Some say just gelcoat, other say epoxy in the holes than gelcoat over top. Oh and there is an old broken screw in...

Last time out when we ran out of gas….. The engine seemed to sound funny and seemed under more load. Pulled the outdrive today to service it before winter and found the problem Old exhaust flapper hanging out in there Time to order more parts

Do all Cuddys get a fuel Vapor smell after being closed up for a few days ? There’s no fuel leaks but when we uncover the boat and open the cuddy doors after it sits a few days it smells bad.

The only thing I miss about my old Rinker is the cup holders everywhere. I’m thinking I could hole saw and add a couple drop ins by the sink ?

She’s at our dock now. Took it out for a good run to the light house at the end of Long Point (Lake Erie ) Rides a lot smooth than our little rinker. Small ticking exhaust manifold leak when it’s cold. Beside that she runs smooth.

Getting to my engine oil drain plug in my 215ss seems impossible. I pumped all the oil Out of the dipstick till nothing was left. I dumped a gallon of oil in but seems overfull after I ran it Is it possible that you can’t get all the oil out pumping out of the dipstick tube ?? My others...

I’m looking to upgrade my am/fm radio to a Bluetooth one. And also upgrade to something that could work with a stern remote on my swim deck to replace the old not working one. I also heard that they can hook into newer fish finders to control the radio from the helm ?

Should be out boating but she needs some work. Before and after

Does anyone have a good link for a maintenance manual for a 5.0mpi alpha 1 drive ?

The 215 ssi we bought has 1 captains seat and 1 back to back seat. Has anyone ever swap them out for a captains seat ?

I’m going to look at a 2001 230ssi bowrider with a 5.7efi bravo 3 and a 2003 215 ssi cuddy 5.0 with a alpha 1. Has there been any common issues with either boat that I should look for when checking them out ?

Hi. I’m looking at a 2001 235ssi. It has a 5.0 carbureted mercruiser With I think a alpha 1 drive Is this a good combo for this size of boat