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    Upgrading to a 19P Prop From a 17p to Bump Up My Crusing Speed at 3000 rpm???

    I wanted to get your guys? opinions on switching to a 19p from a 17p prop to get my cruising speed up closer to the 30mph mark while keeping my rpms at or below 3000. As well as opinions on going with a 4 or 5 fin 17p prop. Here?s what I have? .2000 Sea Ray 230 Overnighter. (Clamed dry weight...
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    LT Tires on a Trailer

    Anyone running a light truck tire on their trailers? If it's not good idea, why? I need to get a set some time this year and I want something that lasts because I spend a lot of time on the highway. I was think of getting a Load rang E tire, I've always used load range E tires on my trucks...
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    Engine Rebuild Parts Supplier?

    I need to rebuild my ole 1995 Evinrude 9.9 two stroke and I'm looking for a good quality rebuild kit. Can anyone recommend a good place to contact? -Also looking for a 93-05 Evinrude/Johnson 15hp carb. Thanks
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    What Parts Will I need? Volvo DP-C1 195 Tear Down

    Hello, I picked up another boat recently and finally got a chance to get it in the water today. The boat hadn?t been in the water since 07 and the driveshaft bellow looked a little dry. I figured I take her for a run first to pinpoint any other possible problems before I replaced the bellow and...
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    5.8FL/DP Service Manual Request.

    My father has decided to try to do some work on his boat while I'm away and I'd like him to have the service manual or parts breakdown catalogue. Can anyone provide me with a link to download these? I have tried using the VolvoPenta website but it tells me it can't be viewed outside the U.S...
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    Apha Gear Oil Leak?

    I have a gear oil leak in the lower part of the outdrive where the water intake is. Its a slow leak but its getting worse and worse. Is this a common problem and what parts will I need to fix it? Thanks!
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    Apha Gear Oil Leak?

    I have a gear oil leak in the lower part of the outdrive where the water intake is. Its a slow leak but its getting worse and worse. Is this a common problem and what parts will I need to fix it? Thanks!
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    Anyone Running a Throttle Body Spacer on There Merc Small Block TBI?

    Just curious if anyone is running a TBI spacer on there tbi Merc? I know this was a popular mod on the TBI pickup trucks for better fuel mileage and a few extra ponies.
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    Trying To Track Down Dash Trim, 2000 230 overnighter

    I'm trying to find the proper dash trim for my 230. The previous owner must have removed it and replaced it with ugly clear silicone. any help is appreciated! Here are a couple pics of the missing trim...
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    Prop Guru's Have A Look, Sea Ray, Alpha 1 with 350TBI. Best Speed Prop

    This is what I have? .2000 Sea Ray 230 Overnighter. (Clamed dry weight 4000 lbs) .Merc 260hp 350TBI .Alpha 1 with 1.47r ratio .Vengeance 48 16314 17P prop (stainless) With around 110 litres of fuel. Me and another passenger (400 pounds) At 48-49 mph on the speedo and 48.5on the gps I was...
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    Alpha Anode Kit. Two Pieces Left Over?

    I replaced the fresh water only anode kit on my Alpha last week before using my boat in salt water for the first time. I used a genuine Merc anode kit and have two pieces left over, a round anode that looks like it might go inside the prop and a rubber plug. Anyone know where they go? Here?s a...
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    Best Place to Buy Captains Call/Silent Choice Thru Hulls?

    Well I?ve decided to get a set of side exit thru hulls for the SeaRay. Just wondering where?s the best place to get a set? And which is the best brand name? Cheers, Alex
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    Changing to Closed Cooling, Merc 5.7, Input Please

    I've decided to go to closed cooling on my SeaRay 5.7L. My local Merc dealer wants $1500 for the kit. Other than the heat exchanger it looks like it could be easy to piece my own kit together for much less then $1500. What do you guys think?
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    Clarion Tape deck to CD Swap. Can I Reuse My Old Wired Remote?

    Hello, I'm going to swap out my cuddy mounted Clarion tape player in my 2000 Sea Ray 230 for a new Clarion CD/MP3 player. Thinking of getting a model M109 but I'd like to keep my dash mounted wired remote. Anyone know if this older remote will work with this new head unit? Or know a cd player it...
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    Does Anyone Know This Merc 5.7 Horsepower???

    Hello guys, Can anyone tell me what the horsepower of this engine is just by looking at the pic? I'm thinking of buying this boat and the owner say's he thinks it's a 280hp. its a 2000 Sea Ray 230 overnighter. heres a pic... Thanks!
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