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    Ramp - Plank - for a boat dock - Suggestions?

    Guys, I'm looking for a ramp - plank that I can use on my dock and put behind my boat so i can work on it. Besides a wooden plank board from a hardware shop do you have any suggestions? Something thats light, portable, and be moved by one person?
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    Mercruiser 260 - how to get the water out (winterize engine)

    I've been doing a lot of reading and have my whole checklist of everything I need to do to winterize and am set except for making sure the water is out of the engine block I have the engine manual and thats not too clear too. My boat is on a lift, out of the water. I only found two drain...
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    Sundancer 260: How to do an Oil Change on a Mercuriser 260?

    I want to do as much DIY so I can learn more about my boat. I bought the Mercrusier SELOC book and it doesn't tell you a thing about an oil change. So I bought a hand oil pump, ran the engine and heated it up, let it cool for a few mins, and put the line in the dipstick hole and pumped oil...
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    Anyone know the equivalent STP or other brand oil and fuel filter?

    Hey Guys, anyone know of the equivalent STP or other brand oil and fuel filter? Mercruiser 260 basically a Chevy 350. It's a '84. Any help appreciated much.
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    SeaFoam or Lucas ? Quick Poll

    Just a quick poll if you guys think SeaFoam is better or Lucas? I thought lucas because it's newer but if you have an older motor SeaFoam because that formula is better suited for older motors. What are you thoughts?:cool:
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    Water pump filter - how to find and clean?

    Water stopped flowing through the faucet and I've been meaning to clean the water filter but can't find it. Bought a SELOC book for my engine and i figured it wouldn't have much in there for the filter and it did. I'm getting power to the water pump Water is in the fresh water tank (full...
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    How to do an Oil Change on a Mercuriser 260?

    I bought the Mercrusier SELOC book and it doesn't tell you how. I'm not really sure where the drain plug is and how to access it. Any DYI 'ers here know? I found the fuel and oil filter and replacing that is not a problem. Have already topped the oil off and it's time for a change but can't...
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    How to clean flame arrestor?

    Took the 'air filter' off and I thought it was an air filter but I guess it's called a flame arrestor. Low pollution on the water / river so they have a marine flame arrestor vs air filter i guess ( ? ) Either way, whats the best way to clean it? I read choke cleaner will help melt that sludge...
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    How does a convertible dinette turn into a bed for a SeaRay 260?

    I can't find this in the owner's manual or anywhere online. I tried and it won't budge .. hoping someone has an insight. Here is a picture: :p Had we known, this would have really come in handy .. my buddy slept outside hehe.
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    Do both batteries charge with the motor on?

    Will the alternator charge both batteries? I have a dial to switch between battery 1, battery 2, and both. Will it charge both if I have it on battery 2? Will shoreline charge both if I have it on 'off'? I'm a battery n00b with boats and having some, hopefully battery issues, and hope you can...
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    What Cranking amps do you recommed for a 260 Hp

    What type of Starter Battery - Cranking amps is good for a 5.7 L 260 Hp 350 ? What do you guys recommend?
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