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    Seawater pump on Mercruiser 8.1

    Serial number is 0M311734
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    Seawater pump on Mercruiser 8.1

    I saw the 'reman' one on ebay and was not even considering that one. I think I have more trust in a new product by an unknown than a rebuilt by an unknown. You don't know how they might have hacked it apart or slammed it together. Not to mention, even the paint looks like crap plus you have...
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    Seawater pump on Mercruiser 8.1

    My pump is leaking water everywhere and I need to replace it. The genuine Mercruiser parts are stupid-expensive at about $800. Has anyone used one from Ebay or Amazon? There are many available for about +/-$320. Am I crazy to consider this? The one's on Amazon don't have any reviews and the...
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    Doral 360 - Water Trapped in Hull

    I looked at purchasing a Doral 360 and had a survey done. During the survey we noticed standing water inside the hull. I'll try to explain the location. I'll ask my question first - should there not be a drain/hole in the bulkhead between the engine room and the forward area that would take...
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    Getting Excited - Another BIGGER Doral

    I got my first Doral about three years ago - a 1999 270 SC. It was a well taken care of fresh water boat that I brought from Lake Michigan down to Lake Lanier in Georgia. Today I feel fortunate to have found another fresh water northern boat to bring to the south. I was hoping for something...
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    Retrofit an electric head

    I want to upgrade my old Jabsco manual pump head to an electric model in my Doral 270SC. I have not yet decided what make or model but I am trying to figure out the wiring issues first. Should i pull the 12v power from the battery area in the engine compartment or the panel in the cabin...
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    Looking for 1990 Doral 300 Owners Manual (and any other info!)

    There are two very active Doral Owner Groups on Facebook. They also have all the owner's manuals in a very thorough "Files" section within one of the two groups. Ask me how I know....
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    Ocean Breeze AC feedback please.

    I am in the process of replacing my AC on my Doral 270SC. I have researched at length Dometic, Webasto, Marinaire, Ocean Breeze and Mermaid 6,000-10000 BTU self contained units. My research includes a cross referenced matrix including dimensions, warranty, BTU's, amperage draw, and of course...
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    Merc Vessel View Mobile

    Guess I need to drive to my boat and see what my serial number is....
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    Merc Vessel View Mobile

    I would really like the engine telemetry / info that Vessel View provides. I know there are also other bluetooth gateways. What I have not yet figured out is whether VV or any of these work with my '99 Doral 270 SC with a single 7.4 MPI. I don't want to switch out or add wired backbone. I...
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    Doral 270SC

    I have a 99 Doral 270SC that I got in October so I have not used it very much in the time I have had it. It has a 7.4L Mercruiser Bravo 3 and runs well. I tested a couple of others (same boat) and they ran a bit faster but for other reasons relating to their condition, I purchased the one I...
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    1999 Doral 270 - Dash Switches not working

    Believe it or not this came down to me being really stupid and not realizing what was different the two days I was there. I did not think about the fact that my shore power was plugged in the second day when everything was 'miraculously' working again (and my battery charger circuit was on)...
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    Doral 250se

    O.P. If you are on Facebook, there are 2 Doral owner forums. In one of them they have many of the original manuals which included the wiring diagams. I now have a 270 SC and those forums have been very helpful.
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    Small Cruiser Stereo Upgrade

    So my 'New to Me' Doral 270 SC has a single DIN head unit below with a wired round remote in the dash. There are a pair of speakers below and another pair outside. Lets leave the speakers out of this discussion for now. I would like multiple zone control which I have discovered certain brands...
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    1999 Doral 270 - Dash Switches not working

    Now it gets really weird. I went back today and everthing was fine. All I can figure is there is a loose ground or something on something somewhat centralized. I dont know what to do other than wait for it to happen again and be ready with meter and test light when it does. Thoughts?
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