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  1. Tafflad

    Grew grand sport 198

    Anybody any experience or comments about this model boat ? Have never come across GREW, and there is a very good condition one for sale locally (2010 model) Be interested to know what the consensus is on handling, build quality etc. Is this at the Bayliner end of market or a step up from there ?
  2. Tafflad

    216 ssi or 226 sssi ?

    On a previous post it was suggested I look at 216 SSi rather than what I had been considering............ does this mean there is no real benefit gained by going to 226 SSi ? Looking for good water handling ... especially when choppy, I'm assuming the hulls are about the same in this respect...
  3. Tafflad

    Drive Q ...

    Putting this Q here in this sub-forum, as the drive sub forums are manufacturer specific ... I am looking to select optimum engine & drive mix for next boat. Which will be a 21/22' hull (Chaparral 216/226 current considerations) .... My use in in-shore salt water towed watersports ...
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    Help on Volvo or Mercrusier selection

    I'm looking at what powerplant to specify in my next boat. Currently Chaparral are the most serious consideration ... in 216/226 ssi range. They offer both Volvo and Mercruiser options; I have had several Mercrusiers, (V6) but never a Volvo. The options are 5.0 or 350 Mag Mercrusier or 5.0 or...
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    Rinker 226 XL

    I posted a few questions recently about what to change my Bowrider for .... and while the ideal choice would seem be a Chaparral 216 ssi, simply can't afford one new ... and none seem to be on market here, but still looking. I have found a 1 yr old Rinker 226 XL ... with 5.0L Volvo + sx drive...
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    Any experience of Chaparral 204 Xtreme ?

    On a separate thread http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=515225 I have been looking for a change of boat. A dealer is offering a reasonable incentive on a 'demonstrator' model of Chaparral 204 Xtreme. This 'ticks the boxes' in terms, or overall length, beam, configuration ... and is...
  7. Tafflad

    What options to consider for next Bowrider

    I have a great boat ... a Maxum 1800 SR3, which I improved with a wakeboard package (Tower, High Five prop, Smart Tabs) Now thinking about changing my boat for next year (probably something 12 months old)... and if the Maxum range was still going would probably have gone up a couple of sizes...
  8. Tafflad

    Metal Finishing

    Hope it's not off topic ... the 'technical forum' seems to be discussing drugs, guns and not much to do with boating. I use (with my boat) on salt water, a towed sports item .. a SkySki. http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx351/Tafflad/boats%20n%20things/SkySki.jpg The seat post ... is a...
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    Urgent Q on Drive Lube

    I have a 4.3L Mercruiser ... Drive Lube is quoted as "High Performance Lubricant 92-802854A1" This is a blue/green colour I have a few tubes of Quicksilver "Super Duty Gear Lubricant 92-13783A24" Which is a brown colour The tubes state "... for use in all Mercruiser Stern Drives" Is it...
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    Audible alarm Q

    I have a 4.3L Mercruiser (carb) 2007 with Alpha I drive It has low Hrs, runs well and has full servicing. This Q relates to Audible alarm .. i.e the buzzer than sounds when you turn on ignition, before engine starts. Went out for nights skiing .... it last 30 min or so, had the audible Alarm...
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    4.3 L audible alarm

    I have a 4.3L mercruiser (carb) model 0W617149 yr 2007 It has low Hrs and has full annual service ... and runs like a dream. When you put ignition key 'on' prior to starting the Audible Alarm sounds. Yesterday after evening skiing .. as we were slowly going back to dock ... the Audible...
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    Outdrive Q

    Starting to think about changing my boat ... currently have an 18' with 4.3L Looking at Cobalt 200 with 5.0L ............ they give as an option the Alpha or B3 drive. Never had a twin prop, is it worth thinking about the $2000 extra to get the B3 ........ use of the boat will be general...
  13. Tafflad

    PLease read if you boat in the UK

    For once - no jokes, no humour, it's deadly serious in fact. The Government has decided to close Swansea Coast Guard Centre. This is THE busiest station in Wales, and the 5th busiest in the whole of the UK .. it performs a life saving service for anybody in, on, below or near the water, or...
  14. Tafflad

    Help - posts dissapearing ?

    I have made a post 3 times in past 5 days ... each time .. it appears - and in fact even had a reply. However when I come back after 24 Hrs they are gone ? If I search under my username there are no new posts shown .... is there a moderator or similar culling posts ? It was in no way contencious...
  15. Tafflad

    Choice between Cobalt 200 and SeaRay 205

    Thinking of changing my current rig ... Maxum 1800SR3 Use is as a runabout for towed sports inshore. Not into competition just recreational. Only extras I use are a WakeTower and SmartTabs. The plus point about Maxum is that with jump seats at rear (rather than bench) it gives good floor area...
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    Cobalt 200 vs SeaRay 205 ? any views

    Thinking of changing my current rig ... Maxum 1800SR3 Use is as a runabout for towed sports inshore. Not into competition just recreational waterskiing, wake & knee board. Only extras I use are a WakeTower and SmartTabs. The plus point about the Maxum is that with jump seats at rear (rather...
  17. Tafflad

    Cobalt 200 vs Searay 205 Sport

    Thinking of changing my current rig ... Maxum 1800SR3 Use is runabout for towed sports inshore. Not into competition ski or wake, just recreational. Only extras I use are a WakeTower and SmartTabs. (fitted these after great advice here) The plus point about Maxum is that with jump seats at...
  18. Tafflad

    Trailer Brake Spares

    Just carried out pre-season service on my boat trailer and find that one of the brake shoe springs has snapped. (Starboard side ) This is the view of the brake back plate assembly: http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx351/Tafflad/Brakeassy.jpg This is the broken spring...
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    Winterize Q

    Normally I have my engine winterized & annual service at same time ... for a number of reasons (mainly snow related) it still isn't done. I had fully drained the block via the 5 blue plugs ... boat is on trailer also under cover in it's own boat shed. As this delay is on-going .... perhaps I...
  20. Tafflad

    New Cobalt Boat

    Had pics of the new Cobalt 200. Looks very interesting to me ... interior layout is excellent. Anybody have any data on this boat, any reviews out there ?? Here is a link to pics http://tinyurl.com/2bl26lk
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