Needing item #24 (plastic piece) in water pump assembly for a buddy of mine. Anyone know if there is any availability anywhere. No luck with initial search. Part # 697706-1
Thanks in advance for any and all input.
2006 5.0 MPI Mercruiser.
Alarm sounding at over 2500 RPM when in neutral. All fluid levels are OK and temperature and oil pressure are normal.
Is this a thing that happens in neutral ???
Not ventured further than the dock at this point until further invetigation.
Just got a Chaparral 215 SSI (2006) Loving the boat but never had the MPI before on a boat. Advice on the best grade of fuel to use would be appreciated. Ethanol free ?? octane rating ??? any information is helpful. Thanks in advance.
Just closed on our first Chaparral. it's a 2006 model 215SSI with 170 hours on it. 5 litre Mercruiser with fuel injection and an Alpha outdrive. Unfortunately after just getting it we have to winterise and wait for spring again !!!! Oh Well !!!!
Just got back from China again. Have a quick Monday to Friday trip to our Mexico plant 11th to 15th July. Going to go get the boat out of winter storage next week and hopefully on the water on 9th July. Late start again due to the business travels but will see what we can get out of the...
been around on this forum for many years but notice that since this current forum board has been in place I have terrible issues actually posting or even browsing. All other forums I use are no issue. Tried on all our home equipment and same thing. Tried from other locations and same. Once again...
So much travelling this year I just got home 36 hours ago. My resolution next year is to spend more time out here. I have neglected to over the last months. Anyway. Wishing everyone a Great Christmas season and a wonderful New Year.
Ken and Family.
Looks like a heavy calcium build up on the underside. Any tips other than the regular hull cleaner ??? That stuff is shifting nothing. Tried some toilet bowl cleaner as well with minimal results.
Thanks for any and all advice.
Mrs Ken and I are heading out on a 5 day cruise tomorrow to the Bahamas and back. We have not been on a cruise ship since we were in our early 20's. Should be an eye opener for us I think.
Back early next week.
We got 6 inches of rain in 4 hours last Friday evening at the campground. This uncovered boat with no bilge pump didn't make it unfortunately. Boat was unregistered with the marina and the owner not traceable.
Will see if anyone came looking for it this weekend.
Friend of mine has a mid 80's 19ft Bayliner Capri. His bilge pump failed a while back and boat was filled over the gas tank with rain water while in the dock. Pulled boat out, drained water out and drained and cleaned gas tank in case of water intrusion in there. Boat running fine but there is...
However I will never forget her !!!!!! nor will the family that cut their skiing and tubing teeth behind her. :grumpy:
Sold this evening and towed away on the back of the new owners vehicle. Hope they have as much fun with her as we did :D
All went well. Fired up first time and no issues. Just got back from our long weekend away at the campground. Boat is in the dock waiting for Friday evening when we return. :D
