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    Is there a trim sensor?

    I have a '90 Chaparral w/ 305 Mercruiser. It has a trim gauge that says down but you have to trim further to go all the way down, then the gauge jumps to up. I usually just gauge where im trimmed by ear. You hear it go under pressure when ur all the way down. But for some reason w/ this one it...
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    Engine dies when reverse

    Had my '90 Mercruiser 305 out 3x so far. First two no problems, but 3rd time when i went to reverse off trailer while putting in the water it would die everytime i hit reverse. I can go forward no problems. It will engage reverse gears no problem. But when I give it throttle in reverse, it just...
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    How to wire kill switch lanyard to ignition?

    I have a '90 sterndrive that i guess never had a safety kill switch. I purchased one from iboats (universal) and need to know how to wire it. It has 2 terminals to close Ignition (coil) and 2 to close magneto. Im guessing i just disconnect the 'ignition' (purple) wire and run it to one of the...
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    How to wire dual battery to charger?

    Searched and read a lot but still havnt found the info Im looking for. I have a dual battery setup w/ 1-2-Both swich. I have a single 12v/6amp charger/maintainer I want to use during off season shored. I just need to know where I hook up the battery charger/tender with this setup? Or should I...
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    drain plugs on 305 5.0L v8?

    im new to sterndrives but have checked out the winterization section of this board. purchased new '90 boat and had the shop rewinterize it for me until i learn. just got my seloc manual and it says to drain 6 plugs (3 on each side: 1 is manifold, one is block, one is at elbow), plus one petcock...
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    1990 Chaparral 2000 SL kill switch

    Just purchased a 1990 2000 SL and just noticed it doesnt have a kill switch. I've always seem them near the throttle but don't see where it ever would have been. Does anyone know where it was on this year boat? ...ignition maybe?
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    Is capacity plate not required on 20' or above?

    Just purchased 90 Chaparral 2000SL Aniversary Edition w/ 305 v8. It has no capacity tag. I was researching that on this board and saw where someone posted that it was only required to have one if your boat was under 20'. Is that true?
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    Which Boat? - 19 to 20 footer / v4 to v8 mercurycruiser stern drive

    sorry, another 'which boat' thread. hopefully my last thread 'before' i make a decision and purchase: Below are the boats I have narrowed it down to. Im looking for a runabout / ski boat for the family. I will always have atleast 4 ppl on board. I will usually have 6 ppl on board. I will...
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    Advantage of gen II over gen I - Mercury w/ Alpha Drive

    Didnt find what I was looking for using search. Im looking at used boats, both '90 and '92-94 models with Mercury sterndrives. Am I right to say the '90 is Gen I and the 92 and through 99 or so is Gen II? Im wondering if there is a big enough advantage in the Gen II to keep me from a good deal...
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    Corrosion on stern?

    Looking at a 1990 Chaparral 2000 SL w/ 405 V8. Everything seems great and garage kept however unlike others I have looked at this one seems to have white corrosion on stern? What is this and should I be concerned?
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    1991 Bryant

    Anyone have a 91 Bryant 18' with 3.0L? Looking at one that looks mint condition and they are asking $5,600. Is this price ok and what's the quality of this boat? Leaning towards a 91 Chaparral but the Bryant is priced better ...I think.
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    How much for a 1991 1800 SL?

    Currently looking at a 1991 Chaparral 1800 SL Limited with 3.0L. It looks almost perfect conidition. New to inboards and Chaparral. Im concerned about the price for its age. They want $7,500. What's your opinion?
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    91 Chaparral 1800 SL Limited 3.0

    Currently looking at buying a 91 Chaparral 1800 SL Limited with 3.0L. It looks like mint conidition and been garage kept. Everything seems perfect but concerned about the price for its age. They want $7,500. What's your opinion?
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