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    delamination of guage surround

    I am considering buying a 2004 290 Signature series Chaparral. I notice the faux wood guage surround on the dash has some delimaniation of the plastic coating over the wood. Can these be replaced? Is this a common problem? Thanks
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    alpha 1 vs bravo III

    I am considering buying a 2004 Chaparral 290 signature series. The boat has twin 4.2 L Mercruisers with Alpha I sterndrives. My previous boat (Searay 240DA) had a single 5.0L Mercruiser with Bravo III. I was happy with the performance of that combination. Should I have any concerns about going...
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    alpha 1 vs bravo III

    I am considering buying a 2004 Chaparral 290 signature series. The boat has twin 4.2 L Mercruisers with Alpha I sterndrives. My previous boat (Searay 240DA) had a single 5.0L Mercruiser with Bravo III. I was happy with the performance of that combination. Should I have any concerns about going...
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    eisenglass/canvas replacement

    I am thinking about buying a 2004 Chaparral 290 signature series. The canvas and eisenglass needs to be replaced. Does anyone have a ball park estimate as to how much it will cost to replace it? Thanks
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    exhaust gas

    Were does the exhaust gases exit on a Mercruiser I/O? I assume it is from the sterndrive and not via the hull.
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    riser/mainifold replacement cost

    Does anyone have a rough idea how much it would cost to replace the risers and manifold on a Mercruiser I/O?
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    engine flush out

    A recent boat that I looked at has 5.0 L Mercruisers that were advertised as having the ability to be flushed out with fresh water after salt water use. Is this a standard feature of all Mercruisers? If so, it sounds like a good thing to do but I have never seen anyone in my marina do it...at...
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    engine hours

    I am looking to buy another boat, vintage 2003-2005. Most boats of this vintage usually have 150-200 hours on them. I am looking at a 2003 boat with twin 5.0L MPI Mercruisers and almost 500 hours on each motor. I know a history of proper service and maintainance is a key factor, but how...
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    engine hours

    I am looking to buy another boat vintage 2003-2005. Most boats of this vintage usually have 150-200 hours on them. I am looking at a 2003 boat with twin 5.0L MPI Mercruisers and almost 500 hours on each motor. I know a history of proper service and maintainance is a key factor, but how...
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    crossing a large wake

    I know that one should cross a wake at a 45 degree angle so that the bow cuts into the wake of a passing boat. If I am traveling on plane my boat becomes airborn at times when crossing the wake of a large boat. Should I come off plane every time I pass a large wake? Can I harm my hull by...
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    Four Winns vs SeaRay

    How does Four Winns measure up against SeaRay with respect to quality and eventual resale? I've been looking at 280 and 300 Sundancers vintage 2004-05. Four Winns has a 298 Vista which appears to have comprable appointments and amenities. The prices in general seem to be about the same. Anyone...
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    tipping at gas dock

    Is it the customary to tip the person who throws you a line at the fuel dock? I pump the gas myself .I don't usually tip anyone when I fill up my car but a fellow boater thought this was the custom. Does this vary by geographic region?
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    Bravo III vs Alpha I

    I know that the counter rotating props on a Bravo III make going into reverse easier to control, but what are some of the other advantages of a Bravo III vs Alpha I sterndrive? In a boat with twin I/Os, is this factor less important? Are there any advantages of a Alpha I over a Bravo III other...
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    Fogging an engine

    What exaclty does fogging an engine mean with respect to winterizing your boat?
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    Barely used Mercruiser

    I am looking to buy a boat that has been sitting in winter storage for 2 consecutive years.The boat is a 2005 and only has 10 hours on the twin 5.0L MPI Mercruiser I/O. Should I stay away from motors that have not been run in 2 years? I understand motors need to be run to lubricate its parts and...
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    engine hours

    My SeaRay Sundancer has smart guages that indicate the engine hours. Somehow, the guage zeroed itself. Is there another guage on the engine that indicates total engine hours?
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    SaaRay Sundancer vs. Chapperal Signature Series

    I am thinking about getting a larger boat. I currently have a 240 SeaRay Sundancer. I was thinking about going to a 280 or 300 Sundancer but saw a 290 Signature Chapperal that looks very nice and has the options that I am looking for. The price of the 290 and the 280 are about the same. Are...
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    MPI vs EFI

    What's the difference between MPI (multi-port injection) vs. EFI which I assume is regular fuel injection?
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    fuel consumption

    I am thinking of upgrading from a 240 Sundancer (5500lbs) with a single 5.0L MPI Mercruiser with a Bravo III to a 280 Sundancer (8500lbs) with twin 5.0 L MPI engines. I currently burn 10 gal/hr at 3500RPM in my 240 Sundancer. Should expect to burn 20 gal/hr with the twin motors at 3500 RPM...
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    alpha I to bravo III

    I am looking at buying a used boat that has twin mercruiser I/Os with Alpha I outdrives. Can the outdrives be replaced with Bravo IIIs? Approximately how much would it cost to replace them, if it could be done?
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