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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

10-09-2014, 09:34 AM

Replies: 30

Illusive water leak

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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: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-21-2013, 10:36 AM

Replies: 30

Illusive water leak

Views: 16,857

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

Illusive water leak

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Posted By stillcrazy26

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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

07-09-2013, 09:47 AM

Replies: 30

Illusive water leak

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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

07-02-2013, 10:08 AM

Replies: 30

Illusive water leak

Views: 16,857

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

Illusive water leak

Views: 16,857

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

Illusive water leak

Views: 16,857

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: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

03-31-2013, 01:48 PM

Replies: 30

Illusive water leak

Views: 16,857

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

Illusive water leak

Views: 16,857

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

Illusive water leak

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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

03-13-2013, 09:15 AM

Replies: 30

Illusive water leak

Views: 16,857

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

Illusive water leak

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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

Illusive water leak

Views: 16,857

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

Illusive water leak

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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...

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