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    House Battery Bank with ACR

    Thanks for the reply, will do the load side, I also decided to go with one house battery in the stern to reduce the cable run length and we will see how the one house battery preforms.
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    House Battery Bank with ACR

    Also, I've read conflicting info on what side of the switch to wire the acr up to, drawing shows load side
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    House Battery Bank with ACR

    I'm looking into adding two house batteries to the forward section and have a few questions. The house battery will power two 400 Watt amplifier and typical house loads totalling about 90 amps. I would run 2/0 gauge from the transom mounted dual battery selector switch over a 20 ft run. There...
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    Bravo Shift Cable

    I'm replacing my lower shift cable as part of a transom rebuild and could use some help. The new shift cable is supposed to be the newer design, the bore through the bell housing had to be enlarged for this cable since this 91 bravo did not have the larger bore for thicker cable. The outdrive...
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    Rear Engine Mount

    Did the factory ever add round washers between "d" and "e" on the diagram? or any other reason for them to be there? I'm installing the engine (91 7.4 L with bravo 1)as part of my restoration and had these washers not shown in the diagram in a bag with the other hardware and don't remember if...
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    Transom Seal

    Just replaced the transom seal, would this be a redo?
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    1991 Searay 225 BR Transom and Stringer Evaluation

    I'm looking for some guidance on evaluating the condition of the transom and stringers. I have removed the engine for a steering swivel pin seal leak and now have good access to the transom for inspection. The keyhole area seems dry and solid. When I drilled exploratory holes into the lower...
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    Broken Brass Engine Block Fitting

    I didn't look through what was left inside the block with a flashlight but does the drilling only need to be done if the diameter of the fitting is smaller at the end. All that's left is the threaded section of the fitting that is the block. The section that has a coating on the threads in...
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    Broken Brass Engine Block Fitting

    The head of the brass petcock was rounded and I was unable to remove it from the fitting so I attempted to remove the brass fitting that is threaded into the block. This fitting broke off flush with the block. Motor is 1991 7.4L Any tips for removing the broken part from the block? Looks like...
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    Looking at 1998 SeeDoo GTX Ltd

    My family has a 1998 GTX Ltd at the lake with the 947 engine that isn't being used anymore so I have the option of bringing it cross country if I want it. It has not been winterized for a while if ever and is located in a cold winter climate. Last summer I was able to get it started, it sounded...
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    Sterndrive Advise

    I just removed the outdrive off my 7.4L Bravo 1, first time doing it so I could use some advise. I have water in the bilge which I thought was going to be from a leaking bellows, But after inspection,all bellows, ujoints, gimbal bearing are all in good shape. Can the leaking steering swivel...
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    Problems with Dealer on Used Boat Sale

    The transfer has been done. Need to get on the hull and get all the roller marks off now. The boat looks a lot smaller sitting much lower on this trailer. Hopefully I have a good set-up now.
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    Problems with Dealer on Used Boat Sale

    I had an independant survey company check the boat, and the dealer provided me with a 7 page "Seaworthy Inspection" which included the trailer. I told them there would be no sale without the check and they reluctantly did it. I knew the trailer needed some work and I was prepared to spend money...
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    Problems with Dealer on Used Boat Sale

    Last fall I purchased a 1991 SeaRay 225BR after having it surveyed and a Seaworthy test. The boat was deemed to be in very good shape. This well known SeaRay dealer was selling the boat/trailer as a package like most. The boat has a dry weight of 3900lbs and close to 5000 when it is fueled and...
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    Upgrading Audio System

    I'm looking at upgrading the audio system on a SeaRay 225 BR. I've never set up a system before so hopefully I can get some answers on doing this. Currently I have the following components: Kenwood KMR-D5558BT HU http://www.kenwood.com/ca/car/marine/kmr-d558bt/ (4)Infinity 612M speakers...
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