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    Localized blistering

    I had to leave my boat in the water for a month at the end of the year last year. When I finally pulled it, I found a section about 24" x 4" with blistering. It is hard to notice unless the light hits it just right or you run your hand over it. Feels like very small goosebumps. I tried to...
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    Alpha Vibrations

    2004 Chap 220ssi with Merc 350 MAG MPI and Alpha 1. I replaced the impeller over the winter and now I can feel an unusual vibration in reverse and idle. Then Saturday while running back in a storm I was getting slight vibration and noise running at 3500 rpm. I trimmed up and the vibration...
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    Bimini Top Boot issues

    Ok Guys and Gals, Bimini Top Question. Our original Bimini Top and boot was becoming worn out on our 2004 Chaparral 220SSI. We bit the bullet and had our local marine shop make us a custom new top and boot. First issues were Boot did not fit, they were missing strap holes on the Bimini, and...
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    2004 350 mag winterization issue

    Ran the boat yesterday, changed the engine oil on the water (went well). Then I pulled the boat out of the water and drained the LU oil. Oil took forever (hour or two) to drain out. I had the cap off the reservoir but still slow going. When I tried to add gear oil back to the reservoir, it...
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    Looking for some advice before tomorrow morning...

    Hey guys, thanks for sticking with me during all of this. It has been ridiculously helpful. Just got back in town yesterday and really looked at the trailer. Everything is welded up, so moving the axles is not an option without a major overhaul. If I move the post back, it would have to be...
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    Looking for some advice before tomorrow morning...

    I was lucky enough to have the wife snap a couple of pics of the bunks at the transom. Bad news is, it does not look like there is much room on the bunks for travel. If I want to move the post, I think I need to move the bunks as well.
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    Looking for some advice before tomorrow morning...

    I have pulled similar loads with my Tahoe (enclosed and flatbed trailers) and have seen both the ss end of the Tahoe riding low from too much tongue weight and the pendulum effect of having too much weight too far back. The amount my suspension sank seemed excessive right off the bat. I do...
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    Looking for some advice before tomorrow morning...

    Sorry to leave everyone hanging. I had a very long day with the seatrial and long drive home, which was made longer by my new 22' friend tagging along behind me. In the pic provided, what looks like cracks in the repair is just some surface scratches above repair and there is not blistering in...
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    Looking for some advice before tomorrow morning...

    Ok, so does anyone know what it takes to get it all blended in? Would I have to re-gel the whole boat? One guy offered to paint it with automotive paint for $1000 as a cheaper alternative to re-geling. I was hoping that those certain spots could be redone by someone with better expertise and...
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    Looking for some advice before tomorrow morning...

    OK, So I drove 7.5 hrs to southern Arkansas today to check out a used Chaparral. Upon inspection, most of the items that need some work are to be expected from a 12 year old boat: gas struts no longer holding up engine hatch, couple of small nicks in fiberglass, ect. The engine looks...
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    Boat selection: Narrowed down to two

    Hello again, This is about the third time I have posted about ?which boat to buy? in the last few months. It is probably obvious I am anxious to upgrade before the season starts. The other boats did not work out but I am very serious about sealing the deal this week and have it narrowed down...
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    Calling for help from all 21'-22' boat owners

    Calling on any owners of boats around the 22? size limit (bowriders). I am wondering what the actual size is on the title of different boat models. I recently found out that the 22? limit on my current lake means that it has to say 22? 0? or less on the title to qualify. I was under the...
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    Anybody familiar with Azure?

    I am looking for opinions on the brand AZURE. Have been looking at used Regal 2200s and Searay 220 Sundecks. An Azure 228 popped up that looks good but there are so few of them out there, I am a bit nervous on quality and dependability. I assume is it lower quality than Regal and Searay, but...
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    Boat for sale - Is saltwater a dealbreaker?

    I ended up not going with the last boat I was interested in due to some very good advice from you guys. I have another boat on my radar which is a boat that checks off everything we are looking for and is in our price range but I assume it has been run in saltwater its whole life. Being from...
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    Advice/question on boat for sale

    I am looking to upgrade to a 22' bowrider and have my eyes on a 03' Regal 2200. For my price range this boat checks off all our needs except a bow ladder and a head (the head is a luxury and hard to find on a bowrider in my price range). Anyway, I found one in North Carolina that looks decent...
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    Broke the carb body

    Rebuilt the carbs last night on my ?83 115 and when I went to bolt the last one (top) back on, I snapped one of the mounting ears off! Heartbreaking after all that work and Saturday is just a day away. I JB welded it back together and it has been sitting overnight. I do not like the idea of...
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    What is the fuel filter supposed to look like?

    I just replaced a switchbox and was on the water to troubleshoot what I thought was electrical issues (intermediate spark) when I noticed the inline, clear, fuel filter was almost empty. I would assume that the filter is an extension of the fuel line and should remain full. I also noticed that...
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    '83 115 water in gas and distribution block issues

    Was out on Sunday at full power and out of nowhere she (?83 Merc 1150 tower of Power) lost 75% of power and I could feel her surging like cylinders were firing at random. Able to limp back home but getting worse the whole time and barely running by the time I got to the ramp. Suspect water in...
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    Failed winch...almost lost the boat...(with pics)

    Every once in awhile it is good to hear a story like this to recalibrate your safety concerns, so I thought I would share. Also, while searching the forum, I noticed some debate on using bow eye safety chains and thought this may change some minds. Yesterday, when I got home from a 45 min...
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    Kansas City Lakes

    Driving from St. Louis and Staying with my brother in law next weekend in Kansas City, Mo. I am bringing my small ski boat and am trying to find a good lake close to launch for coving, skiing, ect. as close to KC as possible. Trying not to go all the way to Truman or southern Mo. At this...
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