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    Upgrading and need opinions/advice!

    Hi All, looking to upgrade this year and have my eye on two similar boats and would like the advise of the forum. Both are Chaparrals.....I'm impressed with the quality, fit and finish, and love the layout of these Sunesta's for my family. I'm going from a 1996 Chris Craft Concept 18' with...
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    What?s with these Volvo thermostats and housings?

    Noticed today that my temp was reading low after being fine all season long. Usually run between 150-170 and today was no different until about an hour in, temp wouldn?t go above 120. This happened to me two summers ago and I removed the tstat housing, replaced the tstat and cleaned out all the...
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    Fuel pump replacement...

    If one was to replace the fuel pump, is it a straightforward swap or is there anything else I should be aware of? Priming, etc? How does that work if turning the key doesn't energize the pump? I've read several posts that mention jumping the relay but I'm not clear on exactly how that is...
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    Fuel Pump

    Excuse if this is a dumb question.... would damage be done to the fuel pump if the fuel supply line from the pump that connects to the carb is disconnected and the motor is cranking? Should fuel come out of that line when it's cranking? Once the line is connected to the carb and the throttle...
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    Any reviews on Instabind?

    Looking to redo my snap in carpet and came across the instabind option which looks like a great option for binding the edges... Anyone have any experience with the stuff? . https://www.bondproducts.com/product-category/instabind-outdoor-marine-style/ TIA
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    Holley 4 Barrel Carb screw ID

    Can someone assist in identifying the screw noted with the ? on the attached photo? Thanks in advance
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    Bench Seat Vinyl Redo

    Started in on my winter project to redo the vinyl on the bench seat. Got everything apart and can't decide on what to line the rear of the back rest of the bench seat. It previously had carpet on it... Not sure I want to go back with that. It faces the engine compartment so I guess the...
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    3M 4200 failure

    Installed smart tabs last spring and used 4200 around the perimeter of the plate that goes on the transom and and its failed. I used plenty on the screws and in the holes so I'm not really worried about water intrusion where the transom was penetrated but this shouldn't fail like this should...
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    Leaving mooring buoys in lake over winter?

    Looking for some advise here. I live on a private lake and we have a small beach/swim area delineated by swim ropes and floats tied off from a floating dock/platform out about 100' from the shore. The swim ropes extend out parallel to shore from the swim dock about 50' to weights we installed...
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    Hit a rock today. Prop repair?

    Anyone have experience with these mail away prop repair services? Any to recommend? I'd go local but I don't have any prop shops in my area. Any recommendations? Messed up my stainless steel prop up pretty bad today at the ramp. Bummed.... TIA
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    Intermittent no crank/start condition

    Hoping for some insight here. Was out last weekend with the family and stopped to fuel up at the marina. Once done, I went to start the motor and nothing, no crank, or click. All gauges, lights, stereo, etc. worked fine. So i went back to the motor and check the battery connections on both...
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    Gazelle Canoe Restore

    Picked up a free canoe the other day and am considering refinishing/restoring but wanted your guys opinions on if its worth the effort. Interior is in good shape and most of the wood bracing, seats are in good shape except for the basket weave which is ripped. Exterior has significant cracking...
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    Help me wire an on/off switch for engine bay lights

    Before I fry something or myself, can someone help wire up a simple on/off switch for LED strip lights I'm installing in my engine bay? Want to wire to the on/off switch then to my battery switch. Here is a pic of the switch I'm using. And a pic of my battery switch Thanks in advance
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    Not warming up part 2

    Finally got out today on our shakedown cruise. Everything worked great and motor ran beautifully. But... Wouldn't warm up past bout 130ish. Didn't have my ir gun with me but after cruising for bout 20 mins at 3500 rpms I was able to put my fingers on the tstat housing without burning. I know it...
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    Trim/tilt ram seal failure?

    In the process of putting my outdrive back on the boat today (after re-finishing, etc) I was putting the trim/tilt pin in starting on the port side, got it through the outdrive and found that the starboard side ram was out a bit further and not lining up. Went to grab something in the garage and...
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    Volvo sx outdrive trim ram pin

    Guys, I'm in the market for a new trim ram pin part # 3853422 and found one on ebay. It was delivered and of course its not the right size. The pin i need to replace is 13-1/2" long and 3/4" in diameter with thread length of 1" on each end. The one i was sent is 12-7/8" long and .625...
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    Outdrive repaint and anti foul paint

    Hey guys, so current project is to repaint my outdrive. It's a 1996 Volvo SX-C1. Purchased the boat with some form of brushed on anti foul paint on the outdrive. Should I remove the anti foul completely and how is this best done or should I just sand it smooth the best I can and repaint. I've...
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    Prop shaft lower unit Anode

    Pulled out what was remaining of the old anode and need to get a new one and retainer clip which was snapped in half; although questioning if its even necessary? Anyone have any input on this. Looks like the retainer clip and anode are obsolete parts so wouldn't know where to get them anyway...
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    Prop shaft seal?

    Hey all, so weather finally warmed a bit so I rolled the Outdrive out from the corner of the garage to start sanding it down for my refinishing project and noticed an oil spot on the floor. Went to feel around for oil on the Outdrive and there's a bit coming out of the prop area. It wasn't...
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    Smart Tab install

    Got a set of smart tabs as a bday present from my wife... Yeah I know she's awesome! 😄. Anyway, looking at my transom area, I don't have a lot of room on the starboard side with the ladder there and I really don't want to move the ladder. Any suggestions on placement or ideas on the ladder...
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