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With the new engine in my boat, I am just a bit over the rev range at WOT. I am looking at some options for the replacement props. I will have the current props re-worked as backups, but would really like some of the benefits of the added blade or two. Most online info is not very current, so...
I am replacing a 1997 Mercruiser 5.7 LX with a 4 Brl Weber driving a Bravo 3 with this:
http://www.mercurymarine.com/media/mercury/pdfs/repower/350_Gen_Crate_Engine_Information.pdf
It's a Mercruiser 5.7 GEN+ Crate engine with 325 HP at the crank (Bravo version). It has the Vortec heads and...
Re: 1997 Chaparral 2330 Bowrider - Minor Restore and Refit
For all of you who made it through the first post, good job.
The short version: Bought a 1997 Chaparral 2330 with a Mercruiser 5.7LX (carbureted) and Bravo 3 on a galvanized Shoreland?r trailer. The engine turned out to be junk (well...
About 5 years ago my family decided to get a boat?
So, besides a few posts to one of Jay?s - Friscoboater threads asking a question, I haven?t posted anything, but, I have been a serious lurker. I have read and learned so much from all of your threads and posts. From, the afore mentioned...
