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    Prop Puller

    07 Merc 5.0 Alpha Drive. Is a prop puller needed to remove a prop? Is this a tool I must have on the boat with my spare prop?
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    Help Me Prioritize

    How would you prioritize the following items? I feel I need them all but like for most of us, cash is an issue. With that, what is most important - least important? Boat is used exclusively in lakes. Depth will go from 60' - 3' in the blink of an eye...LK Barkley, KY. 1. 2 Battery installed...
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    VHF Radio

    Can someone suggest a VHF radio to install on my 07 Chaparral 214 Sunesta? I think handhelds are out, only 3-5 watts, although a handheld would be ideal. I want something with enough transmit power, that will not cost a fortune...suggestions?
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    Battery Backup Ideas?

    In lieu of installing a backup battery, what else can I purchase to use as a backup power source in case the battery dies? I want something reliable, that works. Suggestions? Thanks.
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    What Anchor Do I Need?

    This is all new to me. 21', 4300# boat, Used in Lakes and Rivers, some of the lakes are manmade. What type of anchor do I need? The dealer sold me a Pvc Coated Slip Ring Mechanical Anchor. We were on a manmade lake, dropped anchor and likely never got it up, we pulled, motored around it, got...
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    Checking Oil?

    Mercruiser 5.0 Alpha, 07 Chaprral Sunesta 214. Why does the manual say to check the engine oil with the boat in the water. How can I do it on the trailer? I have no boat places real close to me, where do you buy your oil?
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    How To Care For A New Boat?

    Just picked up my first boat, 07 Caparral Sunesta 214 and I have no idea how to care for the hull/interior after boating, Lake use only. Do you dry it, wash then dry? What about the interior, remove the snap in carpet and rinse/wash? I really want to keep this beaty looking new.
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    Transom Straps

    07 Chaparral Sunesta 214 - 1st boat, it did not come with transom straps. When I got home I put them on and they rub against the boat. Is this normal? Will mark up the gel coat? It seems that if I move the winch post forward approx. 1" the straps will clear the transom. Any reason why I...
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    Fueling Question

    07 Chaparral Sunesta 214 - 1st boat, went to the gas station to fill it up (was empty) and the gas kept blowing back out of the nozzle port. Had to hold the nozzle on the low setting and stop every few seconds. After it was 1/3 full I was able to go full blast. Is this normal on an empty tank? I...
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    07 Sunesta 214 Fueling Question

    07 Chaparral Sunesta 214 - 1st boat, went to the gas station to fill it up (was empty) and the gas kept blowing back out of the nozzle port. Had to hold the nozzle on the low setting and stop every few seconds. After it was 1/3 full I was able to go full blast. Is this normal on an empty tank? I...
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