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    1987 Sea Ray 197: Rebuild

    So after getting help from many of you on other threads... I decided to start this one to sort of chronicle the adventure of rebuilding this boat and also to make it easier for those who wish to help advise me along the way. I appreciate all of your help! Here is where I am as of present...
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    Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

    Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist. Here is my craigslist boat / project. Guy who sold it to us said "he had no idea" what it was like underneath the soft bow... YET, When we pulled the deck we found his invention of a 2x4 "frame" built to hold the bow deck from collapsing! Granted...
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    Hairline crack in transom gel coat question

    Re: Hairline crack in transom gel coat question Exploratory surgery (deck removal) is the only way to determine the extent of your damage. This is an excellent thread on a Sea Ray that is newer than your '86. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=510077 Thanks for the link I will be...
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    Alpha One reverse question

    Re: Alpha One reverse question So, I pulled my drive for the first time today. I noticed once it split from the bell housing a bit of water came out on the starboard side from the shift cable area. Here are some pics of both pieces. Note in the bellhousing where the sift cable comes through...
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    Hairline crack in transom gel coat question

    1986 Sea Ray 197 I/O is the boat. The pictures show a crack coming from the drain plug bung extending outboard about 11" toward the side. It's same crack on port & starboard side of drain plug. The port side has one a bit above that crack. Please advise if it's possibly a stress just in the gel...
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    Alpha One reverse question

    Hi all, I have been diagnosing why my engine dies when shifting firmly in to reverse while in the water. I have learned a lot by reading post on here and I understand that I probably need to replace the the lower cable due to its interaction with the interupt switch. I stumbled on to something I...
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    1986 Sea Ray 197 Steering help

    I am totally new to boat steering systems. My '86 Sea Ray 197 Monaco needs to get the steering wheel off of her so I can do some dash/helm repair (and maybe a spacer, my arms are 2-3 inches too short, lol). So, like a car I removed the center cap. I see where there are 3 bolts to botlt the...
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    1986 Sea Ray Gauge issues, electrical

    Hi All, Just finished rebuilding 4.3 Merc and installing in my 1986 19.5 ft Sea Ray. Engine runs great! But having some issues now that weren't there before. Fuel Gauge is pegged to the left ( below empty). Trim Gauge is pegged fully to the right. With key off, one of the lighted swith tips...
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