Recent content by WJL24

  1. W

    24' Sunesta in 20' slip??

    I located a dock at an inland lake marina that has a 20' slip or dock available. It's in calm water. Anyone see any real issue with docking a 24' boat in 20' dock? It's a deck boat so we can enter and exit the boat from front. I would be second from shore so not a lot of boats would have to pass...
  2. W

    Prop choice for Chaparral deckboat

    I bought a 2004 Chaparral Sunesta 236 deckboat with a 5.0 fuel injected Merc. When boat was clean and I put in the lake with just me, I got 45 mph with 4600-4700 WOT with the new 4 blade Michigan Wheel Vortex 14 1/2 x 18. . Now that it's been in the water over a month and has scum on it I am...
  3. W

    Chaparral Sunesta 236 with Merc 5.0 MPI underpowered?

    I'm shopping for used boat. Drove a 2004 Chaparral Sunesta with 5.0 Merc and it seemed underpowered. Is that to much boat for that engine with a standard Alpha One outdrive? Topped out around 37 with 5 people. boat is stored on a lift so the hull is clean. I slalom ski and the holeshot seemed...
  4. W

    looking at buying 2006 Chaparral 220 SSI

    I know most of the things to look for since I've been boating for many years. Just looking for opinions on hours. Is 396 a lot of hours. Boat is in excellent condition, dry docked. It has the Merc 350 HP with Bravo 3. I'm also not familiar with the Bravo 3. How is the reliability on those?
  5. W

    Looking for used boat. I/O recomendations. Four Winns 214 Funship

    I recently sold my Stingray SBV205. Had 5.7 OMC Cobra. Looking for used boat with fuel injection and walk thru transom. I saw a nice 2005 Four Winns Funship 214 but am leery about the Volvo 5.0 GXi/SX. Can any one shed on light on these? Are they reliable or should I keep looking for a...
  6. W

    Timing marks rusted away - 1986 OMC 5.7

    Just finished tune up and carb rebuild. Engine cranks slow at start up. Went to set timing and the timing marks are rusted away. Any suggestions??
  7. W

    Fuel pump pressure question

    I'm finally getting my boat ready to use and I noticed that the clear fuel filter almost runs out of fuel while idling for a long period of time. I disconnected the line (there was a hiss indicating pressure) but when I cranked the motor over it spurted gas but not steady. Is that normal? is...
See more
Top