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Full disclosure, I'm not a mechanic but... My old '09 trailblazer ran into a similar issue. It didn't go completely into "limp mode" like yours did but it did have to do with the ABS brakes and the stabilitrak system, from what I recall. It would drive ok and not lose power but when I...

Same with us on the upper part of the Ottawa river in eastern Ontario/western Quebec. Lots of "day" boaters and a few more houseboaters but not as many cruisers as previous years. Makes for nice quiet beaches, campfires and acoustic guitar jam sessions with good friends under the stars though.

Another new carpet option available is from this company: https://www.snapincarpet.com/ecommerce/Chaparral-270-Signature-05-.cfm?item_id=345&parent=652&navPanel= They also have the templates for Chaparral boats and offer other solutions as well as carpet.

This was done for the cockpit carpets which were already stiff on the back anyway so it made no difference. It had no effect on the carpet side and just helped to keep the underside together with a lot less debris falling off of it. The cabin carpets didn't need to be flex sealed because they...

Hurricane damage/flooding/repair is why I would never buy a boat out of the deep south like Florida or the Carolinas. Sure, the hull and cosmetic stuff can be repaired to a great degree but I'd think you'd have to at minimum, replace every bit of the electrical system because you would never be...

I know this is about new carpet options but I thought Id share an alternate way to prolong the life of your rubber-backed carpets. I've laid them out on a clean garage floor, hit both sides with a pressure washer, shampooed them, then let them dry. I then sprayed the back of with Flex Seal...

Yup. As a fellow Ontario Chaparral owner, I frequent both this site and the FB one. Both are extremely helpful. 👍

Unbelievable stupidity...and...don't create a problem for those behind you by plowing water!!

Here's another useful resource: https://www.animatedknots.com

I had a boating friend whose motto was: "If you don't know knots, then tie lots" lol! And if you saw his stern anchor line, you knew he meant what he said lol!

Glad you enjoyed your trips. :) Did you happen to check out Boldt Castle in the 1,000 islands while you were there? It's quite the place and the back story is fascinating too.

Always happy to share our little slice of heaven with others. :) It is reasonably wide. Typically a mile or more. Just depends on the location. It's navigable pretty much the entire route with a few exceptions for rapids and dams that can easily be trailered around. Just west of Ottawa I...

Your knowledge has been invaluable to many of in the past so, I for one, am thrilled to see that you've migrated to this site. Welcome aboard!!

The river is the border between the province of Ontario and Quebec. This pic was taken from the shore on the Quebec side just downstream of a town called Deep River that was established in the early 1940's to house the scientists who came from England and around the world to develop nuclear...

Night time on the beautiful Ottawa river. Just waiting to light the campfire and bust out the rum and guitars

2005 Signature 270 starboard trim pump is misbehaving and need to figure out where the positive wire goes to trouble shoot. Drive will not go up or down and I can hear clicking from the solenoids. I've pulled the pump and replaced (correctly) both the up and down trim solenoids (Down solenoid...

It's not difficult to eliminate the odours...just a bit time consuming. On my 2005 Signature 270 this is what has worked for me: Remove all of the strainers from each faucet and clean them as best as possible with an old toothbrush. Drain the water tank/system. Put about 175ml of ~5.25%...

In Ontario I'm pretty sure it is law for everyone to be off the boat while taking on fuel with nothing (including the blower) running. At miminum, that is the rule at our marina. Surely it is the same everywhere?

Sometimes boat builders employ a drain (channel) in the fiberglass that goes all the way down the keel from the bow through to the stern under the floor. It is designed to drain all the way to the bilge. If the there is no other drain fitting from that front anchor locker or bow area to...

The key (I've found) to backing any length of trailer is having good sight lines and crawling. No need to rush because if you do, chances are it will take at least twice as long lol! At our launch, the biggest problem is temporarily losing sight of where the trailer is pointing...