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    My projects done, vhf, gps, etc

    well, I have finally finished my projects. I installed mid-ship cleats, vhf, gps, antenna on my chaparral 180 sse. I'm including some pictures in case others want to attempt all the installations. It took me about 15 hours to install all, but I'm very "particular." The radio is not yet...
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    Sounder - location ?

    Hello. I have a dilemma. I have been reading and reading and receiving contradictory information. I have a 2002 180ssi Chaparral. It has a volvo penta sx-m outdrive. I need to find the depth transducer. I was told that there is a puck in the bilge but there is none but I have a working...
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    Vhf Antenna installation

    Hi all. The more I read, the less I know :( Here is my next dilemma. I just purchased a Uniden oceanus dsc. I have a 2002 Chaparral 180sse. I'm trying to find a good mount for the antenna. Can any one suggest the right size of the antenna (so it's not too tall--looks good) and the right...
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    Boat cover

    Hello. Here is another one of my questions :) I have a 2002 180 sse. I have the top that attaches to the windscreen and stops half way through the boat. Does anyone know where I can pick up a cover that attaches to that cover and covers the remainder of the boat towards the engine ? I have...
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    glove compartment key

    Hello. This may sound like a silly question but I don't feel like breaking stuff on my boat. I have a 2002 180sse and I only got 1 key with the boat for the ignition. I know that that glove compartment has a key lock mechanism but my ignition key will not lock it. It goes in but it does not...
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    Engine make

    Hi All. I just purchased a 2002 chaparral with the volve out drive but the engine itself is: http://barrmarine.net/wordpress/30l-gm-base-marine-engine/ Does anyone know whether these are good engines? thanks
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    New Boat :)

    Hi Everyone. I have been reading a lot and have finally bought a 2002 Chaparral 180 sse with the volvo I/O 3L. Any opinions ? Here is the problem. The previous owner did not winterize the boat properly and he bought a new block: http://barrmarine.net/wordpress/30l-gm-base-marine-engine/...
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