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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-09-2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,789
Posted By stillcrazy26

I'm a regular on the Chap forum. So much to learn...

I'm a regular on the Chap forum. So much to learn from the guys that own them. Seems as though water leaks are a common thing. See them posted all the time. Strake repair finished
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-01-2014, 10:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 155,709
Posted By stillcrazy26

This is an old thread but just incase someone...

This is an old thread but just incase someone found it as I did, I wanted to make a comment.
I have owned many boats. I have also built many boats and I find the Chaparral sorely lacking in their...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-21-2013, 10:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,789
Posted By stillcrazy26

Well guys it's been a long trip from finding the...

Well guys it's been a long trip from finding the leak to coming up with a method to repair, it but it has been done now for a while. Thanks to West Systems Technical help and Boston Whaler for their...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-09-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,789
Posted By stillcrazy26

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u422/stillcraz...

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u422/stillcrazy36/Chaparral%20boat%20details/DSC01667Small_zpsecb9490f.jpg...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-09-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,789
Posted By stillcrazy26

[URL=http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/stillcrazy3...

[URL=http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/stillcrazy36/media/DSC01545Small_zps64108f9d.jpg.html]http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u422/stillcrazy36/DSC01545Small_zps64108f9d.jpg ("<a...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-02-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,789
Posted By stillcrazy26

Update to the repairs. I made several tools to...

Update to the repairs.
I made several tools to clear away the material on the inside of the strake. I left the wood filler (not the stringer) in and used it as backing for the glass that I would...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-29-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,789
Posted By stillcrazy26

I found the answer that satisfies the condition....

I found the answer that satisfies the condition. Boston Whaler gave a step by step procedure for repairing their boats. Since their boats are filled with foam, access to repair them from the inside...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-31-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,789
Posted By stillcrazy26

The failure was caused by normal use. No...

The failure was caused by normal use. No grounding or banging into something. The manufacturer will not get involved. So I am just looking for some ideas on repairing a spot that is backed by to the...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
05-19-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,464
Posted By stillcrazy26

https://www.dropbox.com/s/okk914nqfmebzui/Wet%20sp...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/okk914nqfmebzui/Wet%20spots%201546%20%28Small%29%20%282%29.JPG
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
05-19-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,464
Posted By stillcrazy26

https://www.dropbox.com/s/okk914nqfmebzui/Wet%20sp...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/okk914nqfmebzui/Wet%20spots%201546%20%28Small%29%20%282%29.JPGIs tis a DIY job ? Chaparral with only 109 hours and coming apart !
Strakes with no resin glass and voids....
Forum: Super Boat International
05-19-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,783
Posted By stillcrazy26

Livestream today says april 11-13

Livestream today says april 11-13
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-31-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,789
Posted By stillcrazy26

Second inspection of the hull revealed a...

Second inspection of the hull revealed a suspicious spot right on a forward lift bunk. Reposioned the bunks in front to get a better view and found a 6" damaged corner of the front strake. The gel...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-24-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,789
Posted By stillcrazy26

Apoligize, i got so mucked up with others...

Apoligize, i got so mucked up with others comments that i forgot that mine was a Gen ll. Yes the lower two bolts on the Gimbal no longer are the anode cap bolt with a seal. Mark it off !
Snuggled up...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-19-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,789
Posted By stillcrazy26

Forgot that this was a Gen two....the two lower...

Forgot that this was a Gen two....the two lower bolts are within the big seal. I guess too much time standing on my head for this one !
The Oversized hole was for the bonding bolt on the hull drain...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-14-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,792
Posted By stillcrazy26

Get youself a pad of paper and write down the...

Get youself a pad of paper and write down the length (part number) of each cable and where it goes botth on the motor and on the throttle/shift box. Even a Digital pic of the shift box wouldn't hurt....
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-13-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,789
Posted By stillcrazy26

6-8 Oz. per minute isn't much to perceive in a...

6-8 Oz. per minute isn't much to perceive in a bilge. I lloked up the history of Chaparral and they did move from a boat building start in Florida to Georgia. Loved the comment on their workers....
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-13-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,789
Posted By stillcrazy26

Again my thanks for getting in the "Ring" with...

Again my thanks for getting in the "Ring" with me. I have installed over 250-300 drive units in my time, both with and without the jig. Every thing from Alpha One to #5's along with Kama and...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-12-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,789
Posted By stillcrazy26

Thanks guys Yes, I have three "hot" spots to...

Thanks guys
Yes, I have three "hot" spots to check. The Trim hose connector plate seal under the Gimbal housing can be replaced relatively easy The other two are Exhaust "y" seal and the two lower...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-11-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,789
Posted By stillcrazy26

Illusive water leak

I got rid of the Donzi and bought a 2004 Chaparral Sunesta with a 5.0MPI Alpha ll. !00 hours stored dry. BUT it leaks water ! I have been on the Chaparral forum and find that this is a common...
Forum: General Q & A
03-11-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,905
Posted By stillcrazy26

I could write a book on it. Lawnmower carb eaten...

I could write a book on it. Lawnmower carb eaten up. Motorcycle carb etched and plugged low speed jets, "Matured" gas from boat that sat while engine was worked on became toast.
It etched the fuel...
Forum: Sutphen
02-16-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,064
Posted By stillcrazy26

Great looking boat and they kept the traditional...

Great looking boat and they kept the traditional Sutphen paint scheme !
Forum: Sutphen
01-31-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 22,458
Posted By stillcrazy26

Compliment you on the refit ! You took a good...

Compliment you on the refit ! You took a good thing and made it better. I was one of the "Old" riggers for Richie and he was a very conservative guy. He had his "Classic" Sutphen paint job and...
Forum: Swap Shop
01-11-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,025
Posted By stillcrazy26

DBA 900, I live in Cape Coral. Built all the...

DBA 900,
I live in Cape Coral. Built all the mid to late 80's Sutphens.
Forum: Swap Shop
01-11-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,025
Posted By stillcrazy26

Can be used with blocker plate or flow thru...

Can be used with blocker plate or flow thru gasket plate.
Forum: Swap Shop
01-11-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,025
Posted By stillcrazy26

Picture...

Picture http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u422/stillcrazy36/Ctraigslistaddraft_zps3aa7d24b.jpg
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