I've got a 1985 Carver 3227 with electronic shifters installed on both helms -- I can start the engines from the flybridge helm when selecting the station button on the electronic shifter at flybridge (with ignition on at lower helm)...but can't shut off from flybridge.
I have always started...
I've got the parts, gaskets and necessary install kits to replace all nuts/bolts for the risers & elbows. I'm going to tackle the job tomorrow. Trying to get some decent instructions.
Main question is using gasket sealant or not. Most recommend to do so and to use Perfect Seal (although...
Out this weekend the wet exhaust hose off one of the elbows burst on port engine and all along the nearly 4 feet of hose was bubbled from from the heat.
The hose is different from the other 3 so not sure if it was replaced because of poor water flow on that side or is just the last to be...
1985 32 foot Carver with twin crusader 350's 4-barrel carbs
Boats been running great all summer with regular use. Took it out yesterday and can't get it to run over 3,000 rpm with both throttles wide open. At about 3/4 throttle (3,000 rpm) it's got no more. Both engines identical and wasn't a...
Looking at purchasing a 1985 Carver 3227 but want to confirm the hours!? Broker has no idea where the meters are. Only location i've found an hour meter is on the command bridge console but it's only a single meter. Is this meter for the life of the boat -- not the motors?
Where will i find...
I hope to soon be a proud owner of an '85 3227 convertible model. Well cared for boat. We're moving up from a Sea Ray Sundancer 260 so this is going to be a big step for us. A little intimidated but excited :)
Question #1:
- just had marina do a compression check on both Crusader 350's and...
i've never seen an outboard this hard to keep tuned carb clean enough to have it idle!
is everyone with this outboard having the same problems?
I have just fully disassembled the carb, cleaned, soaked and put back together to the exact same problem. Can't adjust idle to keep it idling at all...
I've been told my stalling problem when shifting into forward or reverse leaving the dock is from the lower shift cable. Most likely stretched? I don't understand how this will stall out the engine and it only happens if i let the boat warm up longer then 5 mins. If i don't let the boat warm...
i would like to install a fuel flow meter this season. Boats powered by single Mercruiser 5.7L EFI.
I don't want to spend a fortune
From some research it looks like the options are:
- Floscan 5500
- Lowrance LMF-200
- Northstar F210
I have an older Garmin Chartplotter that is not compatible...
Ooops! Thought i was topping up the outdrive oil reservoir (for my '97 Bravo II) but it was the power trim motor reservoir!!
So now the power trip motor is a mixture of ATF and Quicksilver high performance leg oil. Is that going to cause a problem with the power trim pump? If so is there a...
We have a boat moored and wondering what I should do for winter preparation. It doesn't go below freezing often. We would like to use periodically over the off-season as well.
It's a closed cooled system on merc 5.7L EFI but should i still drain raw water?
I will keep a heater in the cabin...
I've searched this and sounds like either RPM too low or lower shift cable? Not sure if this is my solution?
Eng. runs perfectly (97 5.7L Mercruiser, Bravo II just fully serviced/tuned). After warming up for 5-10 mins. before backing out of my slip engaging reverse stalls the boat every time...
We recently bought a 1980 Sea Ray Sundancer 260 (SRV260) which has been repowered with a 97 Mercruiser 5.7L and Bravo II drive. Boat has 100Gal tank and a comfortable cruising speed for us is around 25 mph.
What range can i expect from that 100gal tank and what are guys with this or similar...
I've got a new sea ray sundancer 260 with 1997 merc 5.7L efi and i'd like to find a pdf version of service manual. searched around and can't find anything. Anyone help?
One of the first things i need to do is figure out how to tighten the serpentine belt as it's squeaking a tiny bit... and...
