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    bottom paint ?

    on my 86 searay it was painted black on the bottom.it's in rough shape. It's not smooth anymore.I've been reading and that could be one of my problems why the boat takes so long to plane. Too much drag caused by the bottom paint. The boat will be used in saltwater and fresh water. Mainly...
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    Finaly got my boat to plane does this look right?

    it's a 86 searay 268 weekender almost 27 feet long. I noticed when the boat finally gets on plane i seem to have 2 high streams of water from either side of the boat.Also at times the stern feels like it's about ready to come around. Are previous boat was a 19 footer so i have nothing to compare...
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    looking for clear plastic for camper/bimini tops?

    The side window peices for my bimini top are clear but are discolored i would like to replace them.I found the zippers and my mom is able to sew heavy canvas and such but i need a place to buy the clear canvas.
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    Can a 91 transom outer plate,gimble ring and bellhousing be used for 86 alpha 1?

    On my 86 searay i noticed that my gimble ring has some play in the upper pin. I have 1991 boat with a 4 cylinder engine that i'm getting ready to scrape the outer transom plate,gimble ring and bellhousing are in great shape. Can i use those parts on the 86 with a v8 engine and still be able to...
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    how does prop diameter effect engine rpm?

    Trying to find out why a 15.25X15 3 blade prop gives me a max speed of 32 mph and 4100 wot while a 16X13 3 blade only gives me a max speed of 19 at 4500 wot
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    odd problem with a stall

    I have a 86 searay with a 5.7 liter 4bbl carb. Engine was recently rebuilt along with a complete tune up. The mechanical fuel pump was replaced with an electric one.When we pull the boat off the trailer she starts right up and stays running. We cruise for maybe 15 to 20 minutes to our fav...
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    bimini top zipper's were to buy?

    Anyone know where to get replacement zippers for a bimini top?
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    1500 rpm lose with new upper sterndrive unit

    just got a new upper unit for my 86 searay 268 weekender with a 260hp mercruiser 350 engine. Short story on the boat. I bought the boat from a private seller. the boat would hit 5000 rpm at wot with a 14.25X17 ss 3 blade prop.The boat would hit a top speed of 9 mph after trying many props found...
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    well this just sucks..lol

    i was having performance problems boat not getting up to speed.86 searay with a 5.7 liter and mercruiser sterndrive.Finally came down to the wrong ratio in the upper drive unit.So i ordered a new one with a 3 year no fault warranty.So this morning i go and install the upper drive unit only to...
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    what type of windless winch for a 27 foot boat?

    I have a 86 searay 268 weekender currently looking for windless anchor system for it.t the iboats store they have a few.Do i really need to spend 700 to 1000 bucks for one? Or will one of the Anchor Winch Deck Mate 25 be okay to use?
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    Loose upper gimbal bearing/bushing?

    I have a 1986 alpha 1 sterndrive. The upper bearing/bushing on the transom has some play in it.How do i repair this?
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    best way to install raw water pick up tube?

    Current boat has no thru hull fittings below the water line would like to keep it that way.So i was thinking of using 3/4 pvc water pipe.I was going to drill a hole thru the transom install the pipe with a 90 deg fitting seal the hole with 4200 then run a pipe from the 90 straight down secured...
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    small block v8 with a 1.98 ratio sterndrive??

    Here is the number off the sterndrive i was able to find it after scraping some paint off 0C383695 before that it's either 1.50R or 2.50R. Then i marked the prop and crankshaft i turned the crankshaft 2 full turns till the prop turned once.So by my calculations that's a 1.98 ratio sterndrive...
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    86 alpha sterndrive to a bravo 1 sterndrive?

    I might be able to get a brandnew bravo 1 sterndrive.If i decide to upgrade the sterndrive this winter what else would need to be changed over?
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    how to tell what drive ratio my alpha drive is?

    I have a 1986 mercruiser sterndrive.That is painted so i can't get any numbers off it.Is there a way to determine the drive ratio?
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    86 alpha 1 and water in sterndrive?

    What are the most likely causes? The sterndrive was rebuilt 1 year ago so i was told. Took the boat out twice this year.Went to drain the gear oil to install a remote resivor setup and i noticed that the gear oil looked like it was mixed with water and it appears to be a little low on fluid.
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    do they make a synthetic gear lube for an 86 alpha 1?

    Going to be replacing the drive oil in my drive and installing a remote resivor for the drive oil.Would like to replace with synthetic oil.
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    what prop size for a 86 searay 268 weekender?

    Current prop is a 14.7 X 17 3 blade ss.The engine is a 5.7 liter mercruiser rated at 260 hp.The boat currently won't plane.We had it out this past sunday with 4 adults and 3 kids.between 2000 to 3000 rpms it will move at 3 to just under 5 mph. At wot it will do 13 mph but she won't plane.
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    Finally got to launch the 86 searay on Sunday

    With the help of supernova we launched our new 86 searay 268 weekender.Slight fuel pump problem at the ramp but we got that worked out.She handled nicely.She ain't no speed demon.now i have to play with props. At 3000 rpm's were cruising at a whooping 4.1 mile per hour.She tops out at around 13...
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    remote res for oil for sterndrive alpha 1

    Looking at adding the remote sterdrive oil resivor setup for a 1986 alpha 1 sterndrive.Where can i get one at?
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