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    tube for wakeboard training

    Hi Folks, do you know were I can find a tube that mounts to my tower and off to the side. It lets beginner wake boarders hang on and get the feel of the wakeboard without having to be pulled up. Like a monkey bar on the side of the boat that extends out and they hang on to that.
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    Drain Points on 2006 VP 5.0L EFI

    Hi folks, I am picking up a new boat tomorrow and will river trial it. After that I want to drain it but have not got the factory manuals yet, can anyone tell me the drain points on this motor. I am assuming 4 or 5. One on each side of the block, two for the manifolds, and maybe one for the...
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    best time to list boat for sale

    I just purchased a boat on a fire sale and got a great deal but now I have my old boat to sell. Is there a good time to start listing the old boat, I can store it on my side lot for a long time if need be, I just want to know if I should try selling it now or just wait till spring. It is a...
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    2006 Chaparral questions VP specific

    Hi Folks, I just purchased a 2006 Chaparral with the Volvo Penta 5.0L GX-I motor and SX Drive. I had a few questions on the motor and winterization process. I need to river trial the boat next week and want to drain the motor once I purchase the boat and bring it home. are there only 2 drains...
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    New boat pricing

    Hi folks, I am up in the Seattle area and I am wondering how much prices have eroded on boats up here if anyone knows. I am interested in buying a new boat. 2006-2008 Chaparral 20-21 footer open bow and the pricing seems pretty high compared to NADA values. Should I be pushing for NADA value...
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    T Stat PN for VP 4.3L Type NC Motor

    Hi folks, I need a PN# for a Thermostat Kit for my 1996 VP 4.3L type NC motor, anyone have that handy, went through my VP Workshop Manual and did not find it. Thanks
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    1996 VP 4.3L NC Motor

    Hi Folks, I was out on the boat today and noticed that the boat was running a little hot. It never hit 175 but it was in running at around 165 according to the gauge. Fresh water cooled, no salt water and new manifolds and risers last year. Replaced the Impeller 2 years ago. does this sound...
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    Stainless Rub Rail

    Anyone have a good source for a new Stainless rub rail for my boat. It is a 1996 Wellcraft eclipse 1950 and I want to dress it up a bit. How hard is the stainless to install. And how easy does it bend. Do I need a special Bender or is it pretty soft. Thanks.
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    strength of Fiberglass

    Hi Folks, I am thinking about building a swim platform for my 96 Wellcraft Eclipse and I an contemplating bolting the platform to the underside of the existing small deck that is there now. I have some pretty beefy extruded aluminum that I picked up at Boeing Surplus and I was going to bolt...
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    96 VP 4.3L NC type motor

    Hi Folks, I am on vacation and I noticed that my electric barrel type fuel pump is running all the time. Except for when I switch off the main battery switch. I do not remember it running all the time when the ignition is off and I am wondering if I have a bad relay or something else. Will...
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    Need a PN#

    Hi folks, I have a 96VP NC Motor. I need the rocker switch that sits behind the tilt switch on my controller. Any ideas on a PN as I do not want to replace the whole assembly for this cheap switch that I can replace myself. I do have the newer style Volvo controller with the more rounded...
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    Grey and mild blue exhaust

    Hi Folks, just summerized my 1996 VP 4.3L V6, cleaned up the cap and rotor, and cleaned up the plugs. My question is, when I give it a little gas the exhaust is greyish blue, only on hard acceleration. Is this a sign of running rich. I pulled a plug and it was black as well. I am wondering...
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    Draining of Block and Manis

    Hi Folks, I have a 1996 VP 4.3L with the SX drive. I recently changed out the risers and manifolds and put in drain petcocks on the rear holes of the manifolds. Am I safe to use my boat in the winter if I drain the manifolds and the two block petcocks that are low and on the sides of the...
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    Will this intake work on my 1996 VP 4.3L

    Hi Folks I have a 1996 VP 4.3L Vortec V6 with the Holley 4V. Does anyone know if the Fuel Injection from a 2003 GXI will bolt on. It is on Ebay and is described below. My engine info is as follows 4.3L GS 4110131949 SN# 386B186 Item #180208533577 Up for auction is a used Volvo Penta...
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    Maybe a silly question

    Hi folks, I have a 1996 Wellcraft with a VP 4.3L with the Volvo SX drive. I am wondering about the need to go the Anti Freeze route vs just draining the motor of water, I just replaced the manifolds and put petcocks at the back ends of the manifolds, and I can now drain water from the motor...
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    Mixture settings for Holley 4V

    Hi folks, I have a 1996 VP 4.3L with a Holley 4V carb. Anyone know what the two screws on the front sides of the carb float bowl are supposed to be set at. I thought around 5/8 of a turn out from seated position. I am on vacation and left my manuals at home and need to change my mixture...
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    Battery condition

    Hi Folks, I think I had a slow draw on my Battery on my 1996 Wellcraft with the VP4.3L V6. Anyway I went to start it today and the battery was completely drained. Had a hard time even jump starting it. Got it running and it ran great. I took it out for a few hours today and when I got home I...
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    Timing settings on VP 4.3GS PNCA

    Hi Folks, Can someone tell me what the timing settings should be for my motor. I have completed the tune up and want to check the timing but don't trust my manual (Clymer). It is a 4.3L Type NC motor from 1996. I need the settings for base mode timing. Thanks.
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    Cross reference for VP SX u Joints

    Anyone have a cross reference for the u joints on my 1996 VP SX Drive. I thought Spicer made one that would fit.
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    Growl on deceleration 4.3L VP V6 SX Drive

    Hi Folks. I just got my boat all back together after pulling the motor and replacing all rubber seals on the motor. Hopefully I do not have another oil leak any time soon. Also changed the manis and risers. So I got the drive back on and lined up just right but the drive growls quite a bit...
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