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    How To Remove Drain Plug From SeaRay

    Hello, I own a 1994 SeaRay 240 Overnighter and I have a question about removing the drain plug. While attempting to remove the drain plug from my boat last fall while in storage, the edges of the drain plug became so stripped that I was unable to remove it. To prevent the boat from filing...
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    Looking for a boat ramp or gangway jack with a wheel

    Hi, I am looking to purchase a jack for the ramp or gangway of my dock that has a wheel so that when the water gets low, I can jack the wheel down and push the dock out to deeper water. I don't think a tongue jack is quite what I'm looking for as these wheels are usually small (4") and the...
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    What does 'thru-transom OMC engines' refer to???

    Hi, I am currently trying to replace the entire steering system on my older pontoon boat which has a Johnson 90HP (from around 1983) outboard engine. After looking at one possible solution, it states that it will not work with "older engines with thru-transom OMC engines" - see specs below...
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    Looking for top mount trottle control for older Johnson outboard

    Hello, I need some advice regarding my 1983 (I think) Johnson 90HP outboard engine. I'm looking to replace the factory, side-mount throttle with a new top-mount throttle / binnacle. Does anyone have any suggestions to an inexpensive top-mount throttle control with cables that will work for an...
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    Looking for a gas can that automatically mixes oil and gas for 2-cycle engines??

    Hello, I have an older model (i.e. 2 stroke) 90 HP Johnson outboard and I'm wondering if there is type of gas or fuel container that has 2 separate reservoirs, one for the oil and one for gas that will automatically mix and regulate the mixture? Right now, I have a 10 gallon gas container for...
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    Battery issues on 1994 240 Overnighter

    Hello, I currently own a 1994 SeaRay 240 Overnighter with a 7.4L MerCruiser Bravo I Stern Drive that is having an issue with the batteries. My boat currently has 2 batteries (almost 2 years old) which are controlled by a dual battery switch. After using the boat the past few weekends, the boat...
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    How to safely move 'dry' dock back into water

    Hello I recently purchased a lake house with double slip boat dock that is currently 'dry docked', i.e. sitting on land (see attached picture). Does anyone have any recommendations on how to move the dock approximately 20' - 30' feet back into the water without damaging the dock? I have tried...
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    Replacement cuddy cabin windows

    Hello, I recently purchased a used 1994 Sea Ray Overnighter 240 Signature Series boat (cuddy cabin). All 4 of the cuddy cabin windows are cracked or broken. I would like to replace these windows (which are currently solid), with windows which can slide open to let fresh air into the cabin...
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