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  1. Tafflad

    Any prop experts ?

    Just bought a replacement boat - with a 2011 4.3L MPI Mercruiser ... with only 5Hrs on the clock. It currently has a 4 blade Aluminium 20" pitch prop. I want to put on a SS prop .... but not sure what one to use ... On Mercury site the Prop Selector fails with message that boat weight is...
  2. Tafflad

    Skeg Guards - any type best

    I did think of posting in engines - but not really engine/manufacturer specific. Hi ? as I have a nice new boat, with shiny black Alpha Drive. Just wondering is I should consider putting on a Skeg guard ?. I know some fit them post trauma, just thought fitting it now would avoid the joys of...
  3. Tafflad

    Question on Winterizing an MPI

    Just changed my boat, first time I have had an MPI engine (4.3) with the single point drain down (blue wheel) Previously when I have had boats winterized, they have left it with engine full of antifreeze, and removed the serpentine belt. Had winterizing done on Friday by Mercruiser dealer, they...
  4. Tafflad

    Fitting custom carpets ?

    Just bought a replacement boat - Monterey 204 fs. It comes with a set of custom carpets, but these have never been fitted, still in the bag ? so no ?snap in? fittings. neither to the carpet or deck. Need to fit these 3 questions ... # Anybody fitted these ... any tips ? # Where can I get the...
  5. Tafflad

    Can you tweak/tune/chip ?

    In the car industry it is very easy to increase hp or torque by simply tuning ploys, for many just changing ecu chip will do the job. Just changed my boat and for the first time have an MPI inboard ......... 4.3L Mercruiser. Can you tweak these to increase power ?
  6. Tafflad

    Reccomendation for sourcing an Esat Coast boat ?

    I am in the UK ... but looking to buy a replacement boat in US ... I am looking to buy either Chaparral 196 ssi or Monterey 194fs/204fs (same thing) I need East Coat as this is cheapest route for shipping to UK, I'm guessing Florida/Georgia would be best option ........ looking for any...
  7. Tafflad

    Some help on bowrider choice

    I am in UK .. sold my boat last month so looking to buy a used (1yr old) runabout - for Saltwater recreational towed sports use. I have brought my shortlist down to 2 manufacturers / models .... and would be interested in any with experience of either giving me some pros/cons ......... both are...
  8. Tafflad

    Looking for advice on new boat

    Just sold my boat ,,, and time to buy something to replace it. I did pitch the question at end of last year, but ended up running on another season. Looking for an 18-21' bowrider, that is OK in in-shore use (can be choppy) towed watersports (so will need a Tower) .... probably 2 yr old max...
  9. Tafflad

    Sold my boat - what next?

    Just sold my Maxum 1800 SR3 which has been a superb boat for my needs. Which is wakeboarding/kneeboarding and Hydrofoiling inshore saltwater use. Need a 18'-20' bowrider with good vee hull, and good build quality. Not into competition boarding or skiing - purely recreational ... After some...
  10. Tafflad

    Grew grand sport 198

    Anybody any experience or comments about this model boat ? Have never come across GREW, and there is a very good condition one for sale locally (2010 model) Be interested to know what the consensus is on handling, build quality etc. Is this at the Bayliner end of market or a step up from there ?
  11. Tafflad

    216 ssi or 226 sssi ?

    On a previous post it was suggested I look at 216 SSi rather than what I had been considering............ does this mean there is no real benefit gained by going to 226 SSi ? Looking for good water handling ... especially when choppy, I'm assuming the hulls are about the same in this respect...
  12. Tafflad

    Drive Q ...

    Putting this Q here in this sub-forum, as the drive sub forums are manufacturer specific ... I am looking to select optimum engine & drive mix for next boat. Which will be a 21/22' hull (Chaparral 216/226 current considerations) .... My use in in-shore salt water towed watersports ...
  13. Tafflad

    Help on Volvo or Mercrusier selection

    I'm looking at what powerplant to specify in my next boat. Currently Chaparral are the most serious consideration ... in 216/226 ssi range. They offer both Volvo and Mercruiser options; I have had several Mercrusiers, (V6) but never a Volvo. The options are 5.0 or 350 Mag Mercrusier or 5.0 or...
  14. Tafflad

    Rinker 226 XL

    I posted a few questions recently about what to change my Bowrider for .... and while the ideal choice would seem be a Chaparral 216 ssi, simply can't afford one new ... and none seem to be on market here, but still looking. I have found a 1 yr old Rinker 226 XL ... with 5.0L Volvo + sx drive...
  15. Tafflad

    Any experience of Chaparral 204 Xtreme ?

    On a separate thread http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=515225 I have been looking for a change of boat. A dealer is offering a reasonable incentive on a 'demonstrator' model of Chaparral 204 Xtreme. This 'ticks the boxes' in terms, or overall length, beam, configuration ... and is...
  16. Tafflad

    What options to consider for next Bowrider

    I have a great boat ... a Maxum 1800 SR3, which I improved with a wakeboard package (Tower, High Five prop, Smart Tabs) Now thinking about changing my boat for next year (probably something 12 months old)... and if the Maxum range was still going would probably have gone up a couple of sizes...
  17. Tafflad

    Metal Finishing

    Hope it's not off topic ... the 'technical forum' seems to be discussing drugs, guns and not much to do with boating. I use (with my boat) on salt water, a towed sports item .. a SkySki. http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx351/Tafflad/boats%20n%20things/SkySki.jpg The seat post ... is a...
  18. Tafflad

    Urgent Q on Drive Lube

    I have a 4.3L Mercruiser ... Drive Lube is quoted as "High Performance Lubricant 92-802854A1" This is a blue/green colour I have a few tubes of Quicksilver "Super Duty Gear Lubricant 92-13783A24" Which is a brown colour The tubes state "... for use in all Mercruiser Stern Drives" Is it...
  19. Tafflad

    Audible alarm Q

    I have a 4.3L Mercruiser (carb) 2007 with Alpha I drive It has low Hrs, runs well and has full servicing. This Q relates to Audible alarm .. i.e the buzzer than sounds when you turn on ignition, before engine starts. Went out for nights skiing .... it last 30 min or so, had the audible Alarm...
  20. Tafflad

    4.3 L audible alarm

    I have a 4.3L mercruiser (carb) model 0W617149 yr 2007 It has low Hrs and has full annual service ... and runs like a dream. When you put ignition key 'on' prior to starting the Audible Alarm sounds. Yesterday after evening skiing .. as we were slowly going back to dock ... the Audible...
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