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    The Proper Prop - Chaparral 21' Bowrider

    So, yes, I get it... the proper propeller question is probably the most asked question on any boat forum. But... I'm still going to ask it. What good is a boat forum without a virtual cornucopia of screw threads? Everyone loves to ad their 2? (I've got a mac, so making the "cents" sign is as...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 EFI / Alpha Winterization - Did I screw up?

    I attempted my first boat winterize procedure last night on my Mercruiser 305 EFI w/ Alpha stern drive. For the most part everything went close to plan: Full tank of gas with fuel stableizer Ran motor on muffs for around 15 minutes to flush the cooling system with fresh water - discovered my...
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    Merc 5.0 EFI Alpha - Cracked Block. What are my options?

    I scored an excellent deal on a '98 Chaparral 2130 SS. Why was the deal so good? The block of the Mercruiser 5.0 EFI cracked after a poorly executed winterization. The crack wasn't terrible, but nonetheless, it is a crack. The previous owner weighed his options and decided to try repairing...
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