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We had a day of ~80 degrees last week and I took the opportunity to start the boat and let it run for 10 min or so to keep the batteries charged. We're now back down into the low 60's. Anyway, I noticed the horn is not working. I ran out of time and had to leave but thinking of going up to...

Boat has low hours, ~205, on its VP 300 engine. Dual prop and includes a dual axle trailer & the following: * Bimini top * Bow and cockpit covers * Color GPS * Radar Arch * New stereo (fall 2021) with bluetooth and satellite capable * Dual switch battery * Docking lights * Stainless steel...

The mechanic who worked on repairing our broken drain plug said that in his opinion the drive unit is shifting "firmly" and almost banging into gear (fwd and reverse). There has always been a slight "clunk" but now he has me wondering if something big is wrong. A side from a gear oil change...

My wife and I decide to take off a few hours early yesterday and take the boat out. Everything was good until we were homebound. All of a sudden the engine alarm goes off. I stop the boat and check for an alarm code - no codes but the coolant temp is 180 (is that high enough to cause an...

We have a Clarion remote on the transom which will display (scroll) the station and song title being played but none of the functions (power, volume, etc.) work. There is a trim switch right next to the remote that works. Any idea as to why the "functions" will no longer work as it is...

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Not sure how much longer we'll be able to get to our boat as the ramp to our dock is about extended as far as it will go. Side rant - We are in stage 4 water restrictions (no watering) but yet our HOA says they will fine people for not maintaining their yards (letting them turn brown). Is it...

Anybody have experience with a box anchor? We got caught up and had to cut our anchor loose this past weekend and the three boat dealers in my area are only selling box anchors. In principle they sound good but the weight and not being able to store in my anchor locker will definitely be...

Saw this a few minutes a go and thought I would share. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/why-the-coast-guard-is-warning-boaters-about-using-a-recently-authorized-fuel/ar-AAXFeZh?li=BBnbfcL

First trip out this year and example of low water level on our lake. Not as bad as some of the western lakes though.

Took the boat out today. She started right up, no issues at idle or making my way through the no wake zone. When I went to open her up she kind of hesitated then took off but then started hesitating and it felt almost like running out of gas (power/no power/power/no power) - 1/2 tank of gas...

Anybody else get an email saying the Chap forum is officially shutting down effective 1/17/22?

Last week the radio was fine, today wouldn't even turn on. I checked connections, fuses, etc. The controls at the helm and swim deck also do not have power. Everything else on boat works fine. Any thoughts on what else to check. It's the original Clarion that came with the boat from 2013...

Had to replace the float switch and thinking it would be a quick 20 - 30 min job. As the float switch is a Rule I figured no need to remove the base, my dealer should have one and just pop it out, and back in. 3 dealers later...now I have the part. The electrical connection was made by...

Will they stop all recreational activities at some point? https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/as-a-megadrought-persists-new-projections-show-a-key-colorado-river-reservoir-could-sink-to-a-record-low-later-this-year/ar-BB1fO3QU?li=BBnb7Kz

I'm familiar with Sea Dek, Aqua Marine, Gator Step but in a recent search I came across Aqua Traction. They claim the base material they use greatly reduces shrinkage and have minimal to no adhesion issues. Anybody have any experience with them? If so, curious if they are in line with the...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/megaship-blocks-suez-canal-what-we-know/ar-BB1eXcYa?li=BBnb7Kz The last picture says it all..

Next weekend is looking good to take the boat out for the first time this year. Water will still be to cold but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/massive-luxury-yacht-crashes-through-a-dock-at-simpson-bay-in-sint-maarten/vi-BB1e7K53 At least no one was injured.

Wow...how long before we see 1000HP? https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/mercury-marine-v-12-verado-engine-1234596311/