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    Chriscraft boat lists to starboard side

    Hello everyone, hope your season is off to a safe and worry free start. Here is my situation, curious to see if there is any advice or feedback. I have a 96 Chris Craft Concept cuddy, 23 foot. Has a 5.8 fuel injected VP with duo prop drive. Boat has a full fiberglass floors. Boat runs...
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    The hole to nowhere...

    1996 chris craft cuddy in the cuddy there is a hatch / compartment towards the bow of the boat (white cover in first pic). When I look inside the compartment, there is a hole at the very bottom. The hole has water in it. I figured it was stopped up and was meant to drain toward the bilge...
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    Can 2 batteries cause boat to list

    I have a 23 ft cuddy boat with a 5.8 engine. Swimming behind the boat today and boat definitely lists to Starboard side. Nodody else in the boat and no heavy gear on board. I'm pretty certain gas tank is in middle of boat. Boat also lists while underway, especially when it's just me in it...
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    Oil recommendation VP 5.8

    1996 VP 5.8 fuel injected engine.... Running by the store on the way home to pick up oil and other winterization items. Anyone know the viscosity I need to use for this motor? I have it written down somewhere at home but cant find my manual. I want to use synthetic oil. Also im in NC area...
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    Quick bilge pump question...cause i dont want to sink

    Original pump still works but the plastic outlet that connects to the hose broke so just going to replace with the highest gpm that will fit the outlet hose. I currently have an attwood 450 that is wired with an automatic switch (that is wired directly to the battery) My question - while...
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    Windlass - whats different about the pontoon version?

    Looking at adding a windlass as im getting closer to taking a splash each time i crawl up the cuddy to the bow anchor locker. Saw the link below and looked like a good option / price. But im curious about what the difference is in a pontoon windlass vs the others....is it due to mounting...
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    Dual Purpose Battery

    So I have a "dual purpose" battery that I bought from autozone. I took it out of the boat the other day to put a charge on it as it hasnt been used in a while. my charger has a setting for regular, deep cycle, and agm (i think). WHich setting would you all recommend for this type of battery...
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    Which cover would you buy?

    23 foot Chris Craft Cuddy (stored outside on a trailer) I have three choices for a new cover and wanted to see if anyone had any experiences with any of the following covers (2 are on iboats and they are having a good sale right now) #1. Westland Sharksin Supreme SEMI CUSTOM cover...
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    Does anyone use a camper enclosure as a cover?

    23 foot Cuddy thats currently gets stored on a trailer. I hate my current cover, its a little to big for the boat, is a pain to deal with by myself, and just plain looks bad... Was exploring a semi custom cover here on iboats vs having a snap in custom one made (very expensive). I currently...
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    Draining a 5.8 VP

    Been out of town all week and come back to learn the weather here in NC is going to be 34 for the low the next two nights. Dont want to chance anything in case it dips below 32, so want to drain the water from the block and manifolds and not fully winterize cause were back in the 70s next week...
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    WOT for 5.8fsi

    Does anyone know what the WOT range should be for a 1996 5.8 fuel injected motor (with VP Duoprop drive). Boat is a 23ft cuddy. Ive searched the forum but cant seem to find anything. Thanks...
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    Should I pull the trigger on this boat? **pics**

    Ok, I think Im ready to purchase this boat but unlike my last boat purchase (that went poorly for me) I think I've learned more about what I want in a boat and the process to go through - like asking for advice here... And thanks to those that have already chimed in on some of my other...
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    Brakes for a 23 foot trailer - need advice

    Looking at making an offer on a 23 foot boat weighs approx 4000lbs but I?m trying to figure out how much it will cost to add brakes to the trailer. Its currently on an EZ loader dual axel trailer. Owner says it has emergency drum brakes on it, I guess the type that lock if it became...
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    Is a 23 foot cuddy a waste of the space?

    In search mode in order to upgrade to a larger boat thats a bit sturdier to use on a larger lake. General uses will include cruising, sitting in a cove fishing, and pulling a tuber occasionally. Originally was looking for something in the 21-23 foot range, open bow. But, I came across a...
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    VP duo prop and 5.8 engine question

    looking at a 96 chris craft concept with cuddy cabin (23 foot). Was curious about the outdrive and the engine. Moto is a 5.8 fsi Volvo Penta paired with a VP duo prop drive. Im not sure what the fsi means...and i believe the advantage of duo propped drives is that it provides better hole shot...
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