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    Top Speed!!! 1996 Chapparal 1830SST

    Hey guys quick question here, I have a 1996 Chapparal 1830SST with the 4.3L Mercruiser & Alpha 1 Out drive. Currently the boat has a 19P alluminum prop on it, with 3 adults in the boat i can currently get a top speed of 42MPH. The maximum rpm range on the motor i believe is 4400-4800 i feel that...
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    mystery thru hull fitting

    Hey guys so i just bought a new to me 1996 Chaparral 1830 and it appears that there is a thru hull fitting on the port side bow about 6" above the water line, the fitting is for the cooler in the front of the bow. I have tried to remove the bow seating and there is just no way to get to it. The...
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    Buying a used boat

    Re: Buying a used boat Here are the pics guys, I took the boat out today and rode around for a couple of hours. Almost everything is perfect except for a growling noise when i turn the wheel all the way to either the left or right. I did notice it did it when the drive was in gear and out of...
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    Buying a used boat

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    Buying a used boat

    Hey guys I am in the process of searching for a new boat, I was in an accident last weekend pulling my boat home from the lake and unfortunately the insurance company decided the boat was a total loss. So now comes the fun part of finding a new boat. I have around $5000-$6000 to spend. I really...
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    Fuel delivery on merc 2.5

    I need some help again, I have a mercruiser 120 2.5 and I have been fighting a fuel issue since last season. The boat will run great until what seems like I get to a certain fuel level in the tank. I have checked the pickup line for leaks replaced all the fuel hoses checked the vent installed a...
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    Mercruiser 120 automatic choke line

    Hey guys I have a problem here I am trying to resolve , the choke tube on my 120 is stripped out on the male piece that comes out of the carb. I was on the lake yesterday running wide open when the boat started losing power and increasing and decreasing rpms. I heard a loud whistle and I believe...
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    Mercruiser 2.5 120 hp engine RPM ??????

    Okay guys quick question here, I currently have a mercruiser 2.5 120 Hp engine turning a 14.25 X 18 SS prop. I can currently get around 4500 RPM with this prop. The plate on the engine says that maximum rpm is 3900-4300, so i am assuming i need to go up in pitch on my prop.The problem i am...
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    Mercruiser 120hp 2.5 carb settings

    Hey guys I have a mercruiser 120 with the Rochester carb on it, could someone please tell me the correct carb needle settings. I am not to familiar with how to tune the carb. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
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    Fiberglass Repair under water line

    Hey guys, quick question here. I have a 1986 stingray svb 165ss and i had to patch a hole on the keel. I bought the Bondo fiberglass repair kit from walmart to do this. The question i have is will the fiberglass be waterproof without any kind of gelcoat or paint on it. the hole is about 1" long...
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    Mercruiser 2.5 120 Hp 153 CI. Fuel delivery issue

    Hey guys I need some opinions on a problem i am having with my Mercruiser 2.5 120 Hp. The problem i am having is, i can take the boat out and run it for 1 hour to 1 1/2 hour and it runs great then it will start sputtering and eventually stall. I have taken the tank out & cleaned it and also...
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