The Great Escape II

Which prop is stuck?

Todd, Just to let you know if you DO decide to replace that top cap you have to re-shim the gear housing. It is in the service manual if it has to be replaced and I'm letting you know from experience. Google it to see how.

Not necessarily on screwed in snaps, it's called crevice corrosion and happens a lot in the marine industry with stainless steel. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crevice_corrosion

Are they screw in snaps?

See attached install manual for the Totalscan Transducer I mentioned. This is on page 7 on mounting it direct step or jack plate mounting. It will not track bottom when it's out of the water like you mentioned but they do list it as a installation option like I stated. ftp://software.lowrance.com/Documents/TotalScan-Transducer_IM_EN_988-11051-003_w.pdf

Dimmer for the dash/helm lighting.

It also depends on what type of transducer. Some are skimming, some are in water and some are above water. What transducer do you have? We run Simrad with the Total Scan Transducer and our set up is skimming. Ours is adjusted so when you are on plane the transducer is SLIGHTLY below the water.

Our Signature does not have it

Also make sure you use a pressure regulator or you will blow your hoses. Most add on marine water connections have a built in regulator. Also make sure you turn it off from the spigot when not at the boat. We have salvaged many do to a fixture or plumbing failure when the water was left on. https://www.westmarine.com/buy/shurflo--flush-mount-water-regulator-inlet--183725

If you run Volvo they HIGHLY recommend a starting battery for their motors. Use a starting for the motor and deep cycle for the accessories.

Google it. https://www.greatlakesskipper.com/chaparral-boat-vinyl-carpet-ring-49-00093-grey-210-9998gr-single?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o5&scid=scplp7200491&sc_intid=7200491&gclid=CjwKCAjw8NfrBRA7EiwAfiVJpVD_vDVWzP-kjeiwWgDT9zPrnw6lCLtCKXiVaMDUnVJROso80Dp3vBoCR5oQAvD_BwE

Speedo tube came off.

This is a great starter kit for making your NMMA 2000 network. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BBFE98/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hatem, My boat doesn't have Smartcraft or Vessel View since it's a Volvo motor. So none of the functionality of that system was available for my Chaparral. One reason for this upgrade is the system can record CAN events so I can pull that info with a simple CAN viewer. Second, my motor and most of that vintage with Volvo had very limited info due to the technology at the time and not having NMMA 2000 capability. With Yacht Devices they came out with a solution to retrieve this data. https://www.yachtd.com/products/can_view.html Also if you have a Mercruiser this is cheaper then adding Smartcraft. https://www.yachtd.com/news/mercury_smartcraft.html

Yacht Device install on 2005 Volvo GXI-E went very easy. Received product yesterday, already have a NMMA 2000 set up for my electronics. Update to the device went as planned (1.32v) and the MPI configuration. Now I can see more engine data and have it on my Simrad GO 7 XSE. Here are some links of the product and pictures of the install. These are the two items I purchased. https://www.yachtd.com/products/engine_gateway.html https://www.yachtd.com/…/engine_gateway_nmea2000_certified.… Next I will customize the data on the Simrad. Here are some pictures. https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/_-hAzENJSxqH1sCahddwVQ.RG1J_EUWu_7HtvYpVs9NRg