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  1. Iwantachaparral

    Mercruiser Alarm

    3 times now on Random occasions I get the dash solid warning alarm First time it gave 2 beeps than alarm and then it started to run rough. Shut it off. Checked it over. All was fine. Started it up no problem. 2 weeks later about 20 mins in solid alarm. Pulled throttle back and started...
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    All cleaned up

    Not bad for 23yrs old Cut polished, Waxed and 303 spray on Ceramic coated. Never thought it would come back this good when we bought it
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    Bunk trailer Rollers

    I have a bunk trailer Are these rollers supposed to be touching the boat ?
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    Stereo upgrades

    Did a few upgrades today New fishfinder/gps, new head unit and transom remote All tied together on a NMEA 2000 network Just waiting for a Cable to tie in my new VHF radio
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    VHF Antannas

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

    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...
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    Aftermarket parts

    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
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    New flooring

    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 ?
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    Coolers

    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
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    Wanted Good used seat

    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
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    Seat repair

    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
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    Winter cover

    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
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    gelcoat repair

    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...
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    Outdrive service

    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
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    Fuel Vapor smell

    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.
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    Cup holders

    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 ?
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    She floats

    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.
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    Oil change

    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...
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    Stereo Upgrade

    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 ?
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    Chaparral logo updates

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