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    Divider For Rear Storage Compartment on Chaparral 21SSI

    I've got a 2024 Chaparral 21SSI. There are 2 rear storage compartments under the large flip up cushion. These compartments are not separated from the engine. Does anyone know of a divider to keep the gear away from the engine compartment? Thanks.
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    2002 - 2013 Chaparral Boats Parts Guide Catalog

    Any idea why as of today the Chaparral website only shows 2013 as the newest model year for parts guides?
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    Need Advice on Towing Performance

    Hi there, boat experts. I am in need of some advice here. I am looking to slightly increase my boat’s performance towing a 3 person tube. A little background: I have a 2006 Ebbtide 18‘ I/O bowrider. It has a 3.0 L 4 cylinder MerCruiser with an Alpha One stern drive. I’ve owned this boat for...
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    2006 18' Ebbtie Bowrider Steering Hard to Turn

    It came equipped with a trim anode fin, however the replacement kit I've been getting have only been a flat round plate with no fin. Why? Note: the steering is hard to turn even at idle. I probably should have said that initially.
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    2006 18' Ebbtie Bowrider Steering Hard to Turn

    Hello everyone, I had my lower sterndrive replaced last August by a local boat repair shop (a more man band). They also replaced all of the seals and bellows while it was there. Between the ridiculous rain we've had in upstate NY, and me being a work-a-holic, I haven't put the boat into the...
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    Help With Gear Lube Monitor

    I need some advice on my Mercruiser gear lube monitor on my 3.0 sterndrive. I was changing the fluid, and I noticed some sludge on the bottom of the monitor (reservoir). I thought I would remove the bottom nut that secures the sensor to the bottom of the reservoir to clean it better. The nut...
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    What Amperage Fuse For Starter Post

    I've got a 2006 Mercury 3.0L Sterndrive. Like an genius I inadvertently crossed the positive and negative cables... first time in 10+ years. Anyway, I blew the square "lawyer fuse" as I've heard it called. It connects to the electrical post on the starter solenoid. I can't find the amperage...
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    Bilge pump switch question

    I have an Attwood bilge pump switch in the bottom of my hull. The switch turns on the pump when it raises due to water raising the float, however when I max out the switch at the highest level i can raise it, it turns off power to the pump. Should I replace this switch, or do they all do this...
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    Looking for dock bumper advice

    I have a small 18' bowrider at a dock in the Hudson River in upstate NY. There is a 4x4 post sticking up off of the dock close to the edge, and it's under 2' tall. I am looking for a bumper that will simply slide over the 4x4 post. The top of the post as well as the side of the post are...
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    Hull drain plug

    This may sound like a silly question, but my hull drain plug looks like it chould be connected to something on the inside of the hull so when it is removed it should hang there in place as to not lose it. I can't seem to figure out what the clip should clip to inside the bottom of the hull...
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    Radio cuts out when changing volume or pressing trim button.

    The title says it all. When I change the volume sometimes or move the trim up or down my radio cuts out for a bit. I thought it was my removeable faceplate on my Kenwood KDC-128, but then I checked the voltage at the radio harness. With the engine off I am getting 12.12 volts. Then I press...
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    I run out of gas when half full

    My boat runs out of fuel around 10 gallons, yet according to the manufacturer I have a 20 gallon tank! it has been doing this ever since I owned it, but I thought I had a 10 gallon tank. My gauge reads full when topped off. When I am close to the 10 gallon mark the gauge swings between full and...
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    Drive fluid leaking from water drain holes in outdrive

    I just pulled my boat out of storage from the winter. I had My Mercruiser Alpha One outdrive all the way down for the winter. I raised the outdrive to trailering position and drove it 5 miles. I noticed I had outdrive fluid leaking from all the water holes in the bottom of the outdrive: the...
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    LED Navigation Lights

    I am looking for a LED alternative to my incandescent navigation lights. On my bow I have a 31MM festoon 8 watt bulb behind a multi-color lens. In the rear I have a 906 bulb behind a clear lens. Does anone know of some good replacement LED bulbs to use in their place? I ordered some online...
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    Platinum Spark Plug Upgrade for Mercruiser 3.0

    The OEM spark plugs for my engine are AC-MR43LTS. I was having a problem in June of 2008 with low idle. It wouldn't stay running without me constantly giving it an extra little drink of fuel. So I replaced the spark plugs and problem solved. I wanted to use platinum. The only thing the parts...
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    What lube to use on swiveling seats

    I have 2 swiveling seats. The bases look aluminum and slide over a white plactic ring/hub. This hub then slides over an aluminum post that rises up from the floor. I can't seem to get the right product to lubricate this seat swivel function properly. Any recommendations? Pay no attention to...
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    Mercury in-pump fuel filter

    I just purchased an OEM style replacement filter for inside my fuel pump: Quicksilver part # 35-803897Q 1. 2 questions: 1. Does anyone know how many microns these OEM filters are rated for? 2. Any water seperating qualities to this filter? There's a yellow stick on label that calls it a...
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    Sacrificial Trim Anode Question

    I want to replace all of my sacrificial anodes on my stern drive. I use in fresh water only, so magnesium is what I'm shooting for. Why is it that original equipment above my prop is a trim tab with a little fin so I can feel steering changes when worn, yet most replacement kits have a flat...
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    Sacrificial Anode Evaluation

    Hi, Everywhere I read, I'm told to replace my sacrificial anodes on my Mercruiser Alpha One stern drive when they get 50% worn. Does this mean 50% of the surface area you can see is covered in corrosion? Or does this mean 50% of the thickness of these parts wears away? Mine are completely...
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    3.0 Mercury with TKS hard starting when sitting for over a week.

    Hi, I have a 2005 Ebbtide 180 with a Mercury 3.0 inboarb/outboard with a carb that has TKS (turn key system). After it sits for over a week it cranks excessively. If I dump some fuel into the carb directly it will start. I need assistance troubleshooting this problem. I removed the fuel...
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