Thank you Scott! I completely agree with your procedure. Sounds like you have the 3 point drain system. I have the 5 but same procedure. I am happy to use less AF! The stuff is expensive! I do buy the good AF. I have found West Marine to have the best prices on it. I did a mid-season outdrive...
Hi all - I am planning to winterize my engine differently than I have in years' past. Previously, I would run the engine on muffs. It works but I just don't like that procedure. This year I am planning to follow the below procedure. Can you please chime in if there is anything I missed? I...
Thank you alldodge! Noted on the restricted hole to the front. That is how the one I removed was installed as well. I am always careful to take pics before I remove things I will need to re-install (learned that the hard way haha!! :)). Thanks again!
Hi all - I had to remove my exhaust risers to replace my exhaust flappers/shutters as I had one side fail, which I found upon removal of my outdrive for a routine inspection. I went to the marina by the lake and they showed me a diagram that said I could use either the restricted gasket or...
Sorry boat is a 2016 Sea Ray 19SPX with 4.3TKS. I did pull the 5 drain plugs prior to running AF. Since the horn doesn’t have power, that would rule out the lanyard switch correct? I see a lot of folks having issues with that when I search but I don’t think that’s my problem. Thank you for...
I went to winterize my boat last weekend and ran out of antifreeze before I could come up to temp. Went down again this weekend and found my key in the ignition (not sure what position it was in) and a drained battery. No worries, I have a backup battery. I know my backup battery was charged...
Hi all - I am hearing a "wobbling" noise on my Mercruiser 4.3TKS Alpha One Gen II sterndrive. This is on a 2016 Sea Ray 19SPX boat.
Please see attached YouTube link to hear the noise. This noise stays the same whether I'm in neutral, idle speed and is there but less noticeable when cruising...
Hi all - i winderized my boat yesterday with one of those 5 gal diy jugs that connects to the earmuffs. I was struggling to get a good flow of antifreeze out of that thing (yes, the vent cap was open). You don’t get much pressure with this thing either unless you can find a way to keep it up...
Hi all - first time posting on here and hope i am doing it right.
I hit a log which broke off a piece of one of the wings above the prop. There is no water getting in and gear lube still looks good. It’s only aesthetic (see photo) but I’m wondering what repair options I have. Not looking to buy...
