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I am considering bending the aluminum tubing to add more of a crown on the top / Only need an inch or so added to help drainage / reduce / eliminate puddling on top of the existing camper canvas . While a rolling tubing bender would seem to be the best way -- its not very cost effective and I...

Hi I have had a problem for some time that If i adjust so the shift interrupt to behave as expected coming out of forward Then when coming out of reverse I must give a really crisp shift and sometime go towards drive to get the sift interrupt to work. As I have tried various...

Hi We are pondering towing are 26 " cruiser over to the Alexandria bay area and renting a transient dock with power for 5 or 6 days in late July this year 2019. Any advice would be appreciated on 1-Places to Launch, dock & eat ( or to avoid ) 2-Things to do after we tour bolt...

You can see the hoses in this pic going to the risers -- You probably want to cut them to length after installing the manifolds if your using bulk hose in place of OEM hoses. The 2 hoses shown going in front of the valve covers wrap around and go into the manifolds at their lowest point...

I wanted to share these wood gantry plans --

I Pulled the Exhaust risers off the old tub for an inspection and they seem to be in great shape for their age 1983 -- freshwater use only. I found what seems to be a 3 piece gasket with a thin stainless steel spacer as the center section under the risers -- I was not finding this same part...

Hi Just curious Anyone ever used silicone dilluted with odorless mineral spirit to seal a threaded seam on a canvas boat canvas. Or know of a good option other than the spray on liquids which do not see to be working. Material is Top gun & its fairly new // pulled pretty tight...

Anyone know the details on the mechanical fuel pump check valve design on a 1983 5.7 Mercruiser / Alpha as in ---Metal to metal or metal on rubber etc Just wondering -- Should they be able prevent fuel from siphoning back to the tank over an extended period such as a few weeks ?

Gents I am trying to get me head around the 5.7 engine swap vs upgrade Pro's & Cons ( Does this seem about right ? ) Curious about fuel consumption or other related cost factors as well I must admit I really like the idea of a 383 and more power but the practical side...

Hi I am replacing valve cover gaskets on a 1983 Mercruiser SBC 350 // It seems the fill tube needs to be removed to get the cover up and past the nearby exhaust manifold. I tried removing 1 fill tube strap on the exhaust manifold and wiggling & pulling up from above with no luck...

The problem statement: On our Merc 260 ( 350 v8 with Quadrajet ) ) alpha 1 in a 1983 Searay SR260 I have had a lack of fuel issue at startup until the system builds pressure. This gets worse if the boat sits over 1 week and has been that way for some time now // However-- this season its...

He I am interested in making a mooring cover that will serve for towing as well for our 83 26 ft Searay cruiser . 2 questions Any suggestions for fabrics other than Sumbrella to consider ? I am thinking somethings that's tougher but less breathable with vents might worth considering...

Just wondering if anyone has seen this before. The Vessel= an 1983 Searay 260DA with a 260 Merc ( 350 - Alpha -1 ) The problem = The Trim Switch open up under load ( when on plane -consistently) // but works great otherwise (slower speeds etc ). Its been very repeatable and...

I am getting ready to finish the buffing and replace the pin striping I removed . Whats the best way to ensure good adhesion of the vinyl after buffing & waxing // Or should avoid the wax altogether. My process in the past has been 400 grit for heavy oxides orbital sander 600 grit with air...

Gents I have a 1983 Merc 260 Alpha one with what appears to be an oildyne pump -- ( Dipstick with flat head screw top used to check & fill reservoir. ) I inherited a problem from the previous owner in that the trim system does not have enough strength to raise the drive while the...