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    Non Euro Transom Rear Bench Seat

    Can someone please help me with the correct terminology and boat models that the following describes - On outboard boats before Euro transoms became popular, there is often a transom cutout for the outboard and small jump-seats on either side of the engine. Is there a name for this style...
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    Why Shouldn't I Get a Center Console?

    Can someone help me understand reasons I should NOT get a center console? I currently have a 1999 Sea Ray 180 OB and am thinking about replacing it with a used center console or dual console, 19-22 feet with an outboard (required because of where the boat is kept). No time right away though...
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    Dock Owners - Help With Securing Boat to Dock, Espically in Shallow Water

    Re: Dock Owners - Help With Securing Boat to Dock, Espically in Shallow Water Thanks for the suggestions. Hadn't thought about it that way before, but I guess it's not very different from tying off to a fixed pier with a smaller tide fluctuation. emoney- I like the idea of tying off to the...
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    Dock Owners - Help With Securing Boat to Dock, Espically in Shallow Water

    Hi All, After many years planning and getting permits, I?m finally ready to start construction on my dock. The configuration is just a typical fixed pier, aluminum ramp, and a float. The float will be in very shallow water, so the Army Corps of Engineers requires that it be supported a...
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    Tilt/Trim Pump Replacement Options

    Hi All, For my 1999 Sea Ray 180 O/B (115 Merc), I need to get a new tilt/trim pump. I had the entire unit to my mechanic for paint, and something got clogged and blew the side off of the pump. I'm not really surprised because I had the motor apart to prep the motor housing and something could...
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    Winter Cover Frame for a Small Bowrider - Any Ideas?

    Hi all, I?m thinking about building a frame (pvc, wood, something else?) to put on my boat to support a winter cover. The boat is a 1999 Sea Ray 180 bowrider with an outboard. I just purchased it this spring, so this will be my first winter with the boat. Previous owner used a canvas garage...
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    Cleaning Bad Gas & Water from Gas Tank

    So I've finally traced the problems (see thread here) that I was having with my new (to me) boat to there being something wrong with what was coming out of the gas tank (built-in). Not sure if it's water, old gas, or something else, but I'm draining the tank. If it matters to give an answer to...
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    Evinrude XD-50 in 1999 Merc 115

    Hi, A guy near me is offering to sell me 2 gallons of XD-50 2-stroke oil for ~$25. He got a new boat with a 4-stroke and doesn't need it anymore. I know this is a good deal and seems to be good oil, but is it good for my 1999 Merc 115? Am I better sticking with Mercury (Quicksilver) oil or...
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    Installing New VHF & Antenna on 18' Sea Ray - Where to Put Them?

    Hi, I recently bought a Standard Horizon GX1150 VHF radio and a Shakespeare 5206 antenna with a ratchet base for my 1999 Sea Ray 180 bowrider. I'm looking for some ideas about where to put them. I'd like to flush mount the radio just to the left of the steering wheel (shown in attachment)...
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    Updated After Testing - Help Needed With 115 Mercury - Runs Than Dies

    Hi All, **click for update post** My wife and I finally got out in our new boat for the first time yesterday (Sunday). It's a 1999 Sea Ray 180 with a Mercury 115 o/b. After going about 2/3 of a mile at idle speed down the river (whole river is a no-wake-zone) towards the Long Island Sound...
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    What do you pull your boat with?

    Re: What do you pull your boat with? Here's a picture from our first trip to the ramp with our new (to us) boat. The boat is a 1999 Sea Ray 180 o/b, towed by a 2003 Subaru WRX.
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    Using 4200 Sealant

    Just bought a small tube of 3M 4200 for a few screws I need to seal. I was going to keep it around to use as needed. Unfortunately, the back of the package says that the entire tube will cure within 48 hours even with the top on. Is this what really happens??? Thanks, Scott
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    Quick Question: What Fastener Sealant?

    When installing fasteners (stainless sheet metal screw) through my floor (fiberglass), what sealant should I use to keep water from getting through the hole? I've seen many references to make sure to use sealant, but haven't seen any mention of what to look for at the store. I'll be getting...
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    Storage Compartments - 1999 Sea Ray 180 O/B

    Hi All, With all the different storage compartments available, just wondering what you typically put where. I.E. - the 3 lockers up front, shelves along both sides, under back-to-backs (I have the standard layout), ski locker, under the rear bench, etc... It also looks like there's...
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    Question About Receiver

    I installed a hitch receiver on my car a few years ago, but only now have a need to use it. I just bought the drawbar, hitch ball, and pin. My problem is that the holes for the pin in the receiver don?t line up with hole in the drawbar. There is a small bit of metal on the inside of the...
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