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    My new boat

    I have some frustrations with the Smartcraft gauge options. My tach calibration seems to be off by about 1K RPM's. I believe it's probably a setting but I can't seem to find it. On the Sea Ray I had to go through a zillion menus just to find the engine hours. I really despise this system.
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    My new boat

    Unfortunately it has the CATs. Fortunately being in fresh water assuming I don't have any cat specific problems I'll probably never need to pull the manifolds.
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    My new boat

    Last year we test drove an Azure 26' bowrider/ deck and it was horrible! Couldn't plane off, handled like a tug boat. I was afraid this Chaparral could be similar in behavior, but it was completely better in every way!
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    My new boat

    Last month I vented I couldn't figure out what to buy/ do: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/cant-figure-out-what-to-buy.764778/#post-5845126 Fortunately I think I lucked out and am quite happy since. Found a 2012 Chaparral 246 for sale about 30 miles away. Guy had it in KY and kept it in a...
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    Can't figure out what to buy!

    3 years ago I was cleaning a 24' Sundeck and slipped/ fell into the ski-locker. I lost a tooth over it (of course had it replaced). It was stupid of me to have bought a Sundeck after that as it as my dislike of them seemed to not fade after owning one. lol. We are more focused on an Outboard...
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    Can't figure out what to buy!

    The last few days I've been thinking outboard more. Do you have any experience with Hurricane? I'm not sure what to consider the quality level of them.
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    Can't figure out what to buy!

    We are in a unique situation and borderline need couples therapy. Past boats: 1997 Stingray 190- Kept it for 3 years. 1999 Wellcraft 20' Excalibur 5.7L, kept 10 years. 2014 Sea Ray Sundeck 220 5.0L MPI- sold it after only 9 months. My husband liked the Sundeck but both of us felt the extra 2'...
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    My winter cover solution

    I'm glad to hear you have been able to re-use yours so many times. I've yet to find anyone local who would keep that in mind when installing shrinkwrap. Maybe some day I'd try what you did.
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    Whats your system for dockside mooring covers

    For about 2 years I used a trailerable cover in the water. I had cleat cut-outs and support poles with snaps inside. I'd climb on the swim platform to pull the drawstring tight and tie off and then had one long strap I'd walk around the boat to secure the cover under the hull to the other side...
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    My winter cover solution

    Thought I'd share what I came up with for a winter cover here in NJ. My previous 20' boat I would purchase a 16x24' tarp and it fit well for covering fully. This would last about 3 or 4 years before needing replacement. The new 22' is near 24' with the extended platform and the nearest size...
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    New Boat blues

    I put both boats up last night, see which one gets action/ attention. Just frustrated with myself more than anything. Depression and stress don't help with enjoying much.
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    New Boat blues

    I'm familiar all too well with your situation. Sold our 2005 4Runner last year and it was entering the "rusty" zone. Had I sold it 2 years sooner I know I'd have gotten more. The Wellcraft while still great just was feeling really tired this spring, my partner and I felt it was "time" even...
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    New Boat blues

    I'm considering the 4 blade prop change. It may help the enjoyment factor. Lucky me- may be stuck with 2 boats... I've been told by a few friends that know what I paid that this was a "good deal" but I'm not sure. It should be easier to love a "new" boat.
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    New Boat blues

    I'm surprised in real life how much 0.7L makes a difference. Additional passengers really influence this boat where as the Wellcraft 5.7L was not bothered by a full load. Once it's moving the Sea Ray is quite nice, it cruises effortlessly at a higher speed than the Wellcraft cruise. Everyone...
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    New Boat blues

    It's not just the motor that I'm less than thrilled with. I did research plenty and without traveling 100's of miles or purchasing a salt water boat, this seemed like the best "deal" we could find. I know boat buying (unless brand new with unlimited funds) is a series of compromises. A 350...
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    New Boat blues

    I'll start this with saying I know I don't do well with change and usually very fiscally conservative when it comes to purchases. I work very hard and save my money. Some time back I posted I was shopping for a new boat... Well, I bought it about 1.5 months back and still processing and think...
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    Need prop help with new boat

    This may be a good thing to look at. Any way to verify if the Crab is failing before spending $100 on a replacement to realize it was OK? When going from a 3 blade to 4, what should I do with the pitch and size? For some reason I thought I had the Enertia prop which they come with standard. I...
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    Need prop help with new boat

    No, I didn't do a compression test. It has 230 hours on it. The design is such that reaching the rear sparkplugs is almost impossible IMO. I have no idea how I'll reach the starboard plugs if I ever do them and I'm not that big. Crab Caps? Could it really be faulty in a 2014 with such low...
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    Need prop help with new boat

    Update: Prop that came on the boat was an Ertia SS 14.5x17P. It matches what Sea Ray's parts catelog lists as the included prop with this drive combo. I replaced it with the Mirage from the Wellcraft that is 48-13700 19P. The 19P Is about 3/4" larger diameter and of cours, +2 on the Pitch...
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    Need prop help with new boat

    The website I found says it should have 14.50 x 17p. I'm pulling the boat out tomorrow to check closer. I'm also wondering if the plastic cone under is cracked- I have a spare one. Finally, I pulled the 19p SS Prop off my Wellcraft to try.
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