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  1. beason

    Hour meter not lighing up.

    2005 Chap 220ssi with volvo 5.0gxi. All the gauges work, with the exception of the hour meter. I am trying to sell the boat, and not knowing the hours is causing issues. Gauge, or sender? is there any other way to read it? Thanks in advance.
  2. beason

    Please help. Changed everything, still overheating!

    Sorry in advance for the wall of text. I want to make sure i give as much info as i can to get the best advice possible. Thanks if advance for reading. I took the boat out today after all the work i did, and it still overheated. Please help me figure out what else to check. volvo Penta 5.0GXI...
  3. beason

    HELP** in the middle of working on the boat, need and answer. PLEASE!

    I am working on my boat 2005 chap with Volvo Penta GXi 5.0L engine. I am replacing the circ pump, the impeller, idler pulley, and thermostat. Is the impeller housing supposed to spin separate from the crank pulley? see this pic. i seem to remember spinning it before to get better angle on...
  4. beason

    Overheating issues. symptoms, and proposed solution. please advise.

    2005 chap with Volvo Penta GXi 5.0L engine. The last outing we had, after a good while of no wake speed, i noticed my temp gauge creeping up to the 250 point. it never got that high, but it was hovering just below. I pulled up to the gas dock, and popped the cover, nothing seemed amiss, and...
  5. beason

    Question about engine idler pulley.

    at the end of last year, i shredded the drive belt on my volvo penta 5.0 gxi. During repair i noticed the idler pulley (not the tensioner) bearings were very rough. At the beginning of this season, (March) i replaced the entire thing with a new one. Just last weekend, i started hearing...
  6. beason

    interesting water leak

    2005 chap 220 ssi with volvo 5.0L GX-i ive been noticing a fair amount of water in the bilge on our recent outings. couple of gallons after a 4-5 hour trip. The water is still a bit cool, so there isnt any swim action taking place so its not being carried in on our suits and jackets. so i...
  7. beason

    please teach me about closed cooling systems

    I run 100% salt water, and i know its hard on the engine, even with regular flushings. I was under the influence that a closed system required hull modification for the heat exchanger, but have recently found this is not the case, so it looks like something i could install myself. I have a...
  8. beason

    transom plug wrench?

    ok so here is the deal. I trailer, so i remove the plug after each use and leave it out until the next outing. i currently use a cheapo crescent wrench to do the plug. My trailer has a flip up roller system, and the last roller is out past the plug a bit, causing issues when using a large...
  9. beason

    ideas for throwable storage.

    the last time i got a visit by the CG, they said my throwable had to be out and accessible. I had it just inside the helm storage door. Im afraid it will blow out, and i dont want the missus to have to hold it all the time. My last boat, i could slide it up in the gunwall storage, but this...
  10. beason

    Got the dreaded Volvo fuel pump whine. help!

    its intermittent now, but tried to strand me last outing. We stopped to eat, and when we went to leave, it didnt want to start. I finally got it started by easing it into reverse right as it tried to hit, essentially revving it up. the Volvo throttle doesnt have the button to shift to neutral...
  11. beason

    question about bilge auto float switch.

    i was de winterizing and getting my boat ready for the season this year, and one of the things i do is test the float switch. i lifted the float, and the pump started as it should, but when i lifted the float all the way until it stopped, the pump turned back off. it runs fine, at any position...
  12. beason

    Fising dash on chaparral 220 ssi. opinions wanted.

    I have a 05 220 ssi, and as some of you know, chaparral installed the woodgrain wrapped aluminum panels with steel screws, which causes corrosion to build under the "wood". Ive taken one panel off, and sanded it down to bare aluminum, with the plan to get it hydro dipped. Now, here is the...
  13. beason

    boat cover rip repair

    By boat came with a very nice snap in cover. it has a couple of small rips (3-4 inches) that i would like to patch. What is it made of? and any suggestions for patches? iron on? ive never done this.
  14. beason

    best spark plugs??

    Volvo penta 5.0GXi. the shop manual calls for 2X 3858996. When i google this, i get Champion RS12PYP. So i guess i need equivalent to those. Anyone have a suggestion for plugs?
  15. beason

    New to me Chapparal 2005 220 ssi. lots of questions.

    Sorry this is a long one. i bought this new to us rig late last season, and only got to take it out 2 times before i found a leaking lower unit prop shaft seal, and had to shop it. I am prepping for this year, and want it to be as flawless as possible. The PO told me quite a few things...
  16. beason

    Lower unit is leaking oil, cannot get the props off, need advice.

    2005 220 SSi 5.0L GXI-E Volvo Penta with DP-SM drive i smelled a strong odor last time i rinsed the boat out. It smelled like natural gas, but i couldn't find the source. skip a few days, and i go out to measure some stuff on the trailer, and turn off the fan. I see a puddle under the...
  17. beason

    Newest addition to the family.

    Over the weekend i picked up a 2005 Chaparral 220 SSI boat. Its in pretty good shape for an 8 year old boat, and needs some cosmetic work, and cleaning. The trailer is a different story. Its not the factory one, and although its a nice one, it just doesnt fit the vessel. It came with the snap...
  18. beason

    can anyone tell me more about this trailer?

    I am going to look at, and probably buy a new (to me ) boat this saturday, and the lady selling it told me the trailer is not a factory trailer. it is one that was bought recently. She had it in dry dock, and bought the trailer when she decided to sell the boat. the pic is to large to upload so...
  19. beason

    Going to look at a 2003 220 ssi tommorrow. What should i look for?

    I found this 220 after looking for weeks for a good upgrade boat. I currently have a 99 180 sea ray. I really like the layout, the storage options, and the extras of the chaparral line. Ive already confirmed it is not the composite outdrive, so im good there. aluminum (?) I beam tandem...
  20. beason

    what springs do i need?

    my spring pack is very rusted from salt water, and im looking to replace them. I have a couple of questions. Sea ray says my boat is 2100 lbs dry. 22 gal tank adds ~175lbs, plus oil, and misc stuff, im up to about 2300-2400lbs. are springs marked like tires? each side it added together? so id...
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