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    Spark plug wires

    I would choose premade wires over make your own anyday
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    Dead Battery

    Once a battery is killed dead they will never come back 100%. Find your drain then replace your battery, or get a good set of oars....
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    Boat ladder

    Screws will not hold long term in the fiberglass !!!
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    Help with Chaparral Warranty- Hull and Fabric Repair

    If your making payments to a finnancial institution they should have stopped when the boat was returned....at least the payments should be in escrow. If payed for then find a good attorney
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    Acceptable trailering?

    If your towing weight is under the hitch rating, why would there be an issue?
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    China does not allow foreign countries to set up quality control, it must be done with their own people, that is why 3 out of 5 are junk!! Tiawan does allow there customer to set up QC within their country as well as design. Tiawan stuff has far better quality comming out of there country...
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    Bow light

    Thanks for updating, always nice to hear how a problem is solved!!
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    Prop swap lost 10 mph

    Little things like rake, cupping can make a big performance difference. I have found that going to a prop specialist store pays off in the long run as I can try various props and keep the one I like best. Sure it costs more up front but in the long run, I am nuch better off with a great...
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    1988 Mercury 2 stroke 15HP outboard fueling issue

    Not your fuel pump if squeezing the bulb didnt help, is the timing plate advancing when you throttle up? Otherwise it still sounds like a carb issue.
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    I do not use a strap if the tank is in a secure area so it cant move around, but if the tank is able to bounce or slide around then some type of tie down should be used. A 6 gallon tank could be a 50lb missle comming at some one...not a good idea
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    Replacement Fuel Sender?

    Unless you use a tank with baffles you will always get false readings. Boats tip and .ove a lot so fuel is always sloshing and moving around in the tank. I always take my fuel reading at dock when not moving, I know how much I have and how far I can go. I also allow the 1/3 rule for error...
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    1975 is aboutvthevtime plastic tanks hit the market, the early ones were junk, most mfgrs had to exchange them for metal tanks. As complaints grew mfgrs were forced to redesign and the govt stepped in with safety standards. By the mid 80's plastic tanks were getting much better. The testing...
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    New boat owner!

    Each time you use your boat, go thru a complete inspection and look for any changes, such as excess water, low batteries etc...this will make you familiar with your boat and recognize anything that changes, for the better or worse. Many problems give warning signs if owners would just pay...
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    Actually a good idea, never thought about a hot melt glue gun....let us know how this lasts..
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    1988 Mercury 2 stroke 15HP outboard fueling issue

    Even after ultra sound you need to be sure all those teeny tiny passages are clear. Check for any vacuum leaks
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    motor not running correct

    If your gonna take the carb apart, get a rebuild kit and do it right, a quick clean rarely works well. It will also give you the settings you will need to get started
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    Mercury 40hp 2-stroke starting problem

    You should be able to hear the choke activate when you push in the key, so...is it working?? Did you actually check for spark on the pkugs? Weak spark does not work well. Plugs can create a weak spark once they have been fouled, try new plugs.. having sat for 3 years, could need carbs...
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    Due to the material the tanks are made from, there is very little that will stick to it. The plastic tanks actually go thru much more rigoruos testing than steel tanks go thru. The problem is where ever threads are concerned, there is the weak spot. All the testing is not done in the area of...
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    rod tie down

    After looking at these posts...I like this idea and made a couple of my own from left over kayak cords.
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    My wee little motor won't run full speed (2000 OMC 3.5hp)

    Yep.. I have the same motor but the Mercury 2.2 hp version. These were made by Tohotsu, they made them for many different name brand names. Mine runs great, 1985 model. Even though you have cleaned your carb, still sounds like you have a blockage some where. Try a rebuild kit for the carb so...
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