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  1. blackhawkpilot

    Recall on catalytic converter

    You may want to check that. I think (not 100% sure) it’s covered under a recall or service bulletin.
  2. blackhawkpilot

    Recall on catalytic converter

    The owners manual sure won’t help. That thing is SORRY!!
  3. blackhawkpilot

    Recall on catalytic converter

    Black ones are good. Those are the new style, so you’re good there. Also, find us on Facebook - Chaparral Vortex Boat Owners Group.
  4. blackhawkpilot

    Recall on catalytic converter

  5. blackhawkpilot

    Recall on catalytic converter

    If you have the grey ones, those are the old style. I just had mine changed out to the new ones under recall/warranty. I wasn’t aware of the replacement necessity, but my mechanic took one look under the hood and mentioned that BRP is replacing all old CC’s with the new style. I’m not aware of...
  6. blackhawkpilot

    Chaparral 243 Vortex - First Service

    If you have Facebook, find us at Chaparral Vortex Boat Owners Group. There was a guy that put a video no too long ago about changing the oil on a Vortex. VERY informative step by step.
  7. blackhawkpilot

    Bimini Run

    Love the boat. I have the twin 200’s which is plenty of power for us. The Bahamas are a bit of a stretch for us. I prefer to start with something close by and then expand my horizons later. The wife isn’t too thrilled about the Bimini run, but I’d probably put her on the ferry or plane and meet...
  8. blackhawkpilot

    Bimini Run

    Just curious. Has anyone seen a Vortex make the Bimini run yet? I’m very interested with my 223. It sounds like Bimini Sands is a bit iffy this year and I probably wouldn’t be ready for this summer, either. But next year is a definite possibility that I’m looking at. Anyone else? I’d go with the...
  9. blackhawkpilot

    Completed 2016 Chaparral Vortex 223 Panama City, FL $57,000

    2016 Chaparral 223 VRX Vortex jet boat with 48 hours. Aqua color that has been discontinued. Turns heads everywhere we go. You won't see any other aqua color with the white tower. VERY fast - I've had it up to 52 MPH with 9 people on board. Great for cruising the waterways, tubing, wake...
  10. blackhawkpilot

    Need a proper “delivery.” Teach us our boat!

    Same thing happened to us. Find our group on Facebook. Chaparral Vortex Boat Owners Group. Lots of us on there experiencing issues and having to resolve them within the group versus going to a dealer who knows nothing.
  11. blackhawkpilot

    Clicking sound after turning key on

    I had the clicking sound as well over the summer. It occurred at low speed and seemed to disappear as I turned the wheel. I took it to the dealer and they said it was the steering cable that was loose at the rear by the jets. Got it back and after a few minutes of operation, it happened again...
  12. blackhawkpilot

    2015 223 VRX with 50 hrs - pre buy

    Good choice of repaint design. I like that clean look. Congrats on the purchase. You’ll be very happy.
  13. blackhawkpilot

    243 VR Horse Power

    PM sent.
  14. blackhawkpilot

    (203 Vortext VRX) Depth Finder on standard dash cluster?

    @SaintJulio - find us on Facebook at "Chaparral Vortex Boat Owners Group". I have the touch screen, so I really don't know how to steer you in the right direction. Lots of good people on there and I'm sure someone there can help you out.
  15. blackhawkpilot

    Docking, is it really easier than Yamaha?

    I agree. The Chap is not as easy to dock as it looks in the video. Yeah, the "Dock Mode" helps, but it's still very challenging. We're getting there, but it's always a challenge for my wife to pull up to the dock to let me off. The Thrust Vectors help immensely.
  16. blackhawkpilot

    2018 Chaparral Vortex 2430 VRX Issues

    I had the same O2 sensor issue. I drove the boat until the part came in with no issues. It IS covered under warranty. Why can't they figure this out?
  17. blackhawkpilot

    Blue Angels - Pensacola - July 8, 2017

    Post pics/videos so I can see what I missed. Really wish we were going.
  18. blackhawkpilot

    Blue Angels - Pensacola - July 8, 2017

    @fireflymedic - I don't think we're going to make it. My buddy baled out on me last night and we've been down in PCB all this week. Heading home today. I recommend you hook up with one of the other guys that is going. @ToddW850 maybe?
  19. blackhawkpilot

    Navionics on Medallion

    Yeah, that would be nice to see, however I hardly ever use the GPS.
  20. blackhawkpilot

    Lake Martin AL

    Strong ones are a good way to end the day after you've dunked two phones in the water.
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