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  1. sptjet90Reflexx

    Video of my 2004 Sea Ray with 496 Mercruiser!.

    Added some GoPro mounts to my sea ray 240 select. Thought I would post a video with corsa off and on. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-JzG0m1fsE
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    my pontoon tried to sink..???

    So first time I had the whole family out, dad, mom, grandma, son, Wife and myself (as well as 2 dogs) on the 28' Party Hut. Dad was driving and we pulled into a cove and slowed to a stop.. then something crazy happened. The bow went UNDER WATER! And Kept going!?!? I moved everyone to the back...
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    Anyone near Toccoa, GA with a 28' pontoon trailer?

    I bought a 28' party hut in Dawsonville, GA and It has been almost a week I still have not been able to find a trailer to tow it back to Toccoa on. Does ANYONE have a trailer that will fit this barge? I am willing to pay.
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    identify this outboard

    I dont have a serial number yet as I have not picked up the boat. Can anyone identify this 115hp Mercury? I am curious as to the DC Amp output of the stator or alternator not sure which this is equipped with yet. Its on a 1988 Tracker Party Hut 28ft
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    new to me pontoon

    Just bought a 1988 28' Sun tracker Party Hut with a Mercury 115 outboard. My question is what should I expect with this combo? Am I under powered? What is the maximum safe HP rating for this boat? This will be my first pontoon. Thanks!
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    Looking for GA members.

    Looking for other members located in GA, more specifically lake hartwell. Just moved here and I am looking to meet some new friends.
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    first ride in new boat. List of issues

    Some of you may know I was looking at a 2004 Sea ray Select recently. I picked it up yesterday after they fixed the water not pumping and drive lube leaking issues. Put 2 brand new batteries in and hooked up muffs. Started boat on trailer no issues. Voltage showing 13.2v, oil pressure, and all...
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    trim tab questions

    2004 Sea Ray 240 Select - 496 Merc / Bravo I Previous issues with out-drive oil leaking and no water pumping have been repaired at the dealer before sale. See attached photos! The right trim plate is missing. According to the sea ray manual it is a 10x12 plate. I called a sea-ray dealer and...
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    trim sender replacement

    Today I decided to replace my trim senders.. I did not get very far. After removing the bell housing from the transom plate I disconnected the ujoint bellows from the bell housing and removed the screw holding the plate on for the sending wires. Plate was GLUED on it looks like.. I tried to...
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    bravo 1 gear oil bottle low

    drive = OM160907 engine = OW012076 2004 sea ray 496 MAG bravo I Do these bottles tend to get low? Its a new to me boat and I am curious where to look if I have a leak? Is it common for these to leak? I dont see anything in my bilge. Its low enough for the alarm to go off.
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    Another possible new boat

    2004 Sea Ray 240 Select Powered by Mercruiser 496 MG with Bravo one. Only has 142 hours. I can get her for 21,000 with trailer. I imagine this should do much better than the 5.0's I was looking at previously? Pros/Cons to this engine?
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    Clear Braided PVC Hose instead of black rubber hose

    Could you use the Clear Braided PVC Hose for the incoming water to the thermostat as a way to make sure water is flowing? or is that some sort of safety issue that requires black rubber?
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    damaged water tube

    Attached are the photos from the water tube I removed while replacing my upper of my alpha one gen 1. Both rubber grommets are torn or deformed. Also the plastic tube is clearly melted. What parts do I need to replace these?
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    mercarb replacement time

    So I was in the process of starting to rebuild my 89 3304-9565 mercarb and found that several components were rusted to the point of no return. Including the vacuum plunger and the screw used on the accelerator pump bracket. I read that the Edelbrock 1409 is popular however I have a 2 barrel...
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    2007 Crownline 23SS Questions

    I am looking to purchase a 2007 Crownline 23SS with only 63 hours. It looks like the 5.7L engine has a Carb on it? Or is this just old style throttle body injection? It also has a bravo 3 duo prop. I have heard pros and cons. Pros being faster plane, better steering and GpH. Cons being not as...
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    Replacing upper outdrive

    So upon removal of the top cover on my alpha one gen 1, 2 bolts snapped inside the case. For the price of paying a machine shop to remove them I already ordered a re-man top unit. I will reuse my lower unit as I already replaced the water pump and it has less than 5 hours on it. What specific...
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    05 bayliner 175 motor swap ( already have required parts I think)

    So you guys who have read my posts know I have a running 89 Regal with a 4.3L v6. I found a 2005 bayliner 175 with a cracked block for almost nothing. Now could I do a direct swap to the 05 with my 89 motor? Reason I am considering it is because this boat is much cheaper than replacing the...
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    overheating and bellows just replaced....

    I just had my bellows replaced. All of them. New water hose and everything.. Had a Mercruiser mechanic do it outside of shop at my place and he seamed to do a great job. Well I have had the boat out on the water probably 4 times since he did the job. Less than 2 months ago. While I was out...
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    89 4.3L Timing

    Got the new Michigan motors EST system installed and my boat started right up. (she died on me in the water and got fed up with fooling around with the no spark issues). For timing the guide says -4 BASE TIMING after she is warmed up with the base timing dongle hooked up to the + and...
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    EST Ignition 4.3

    Just ordered my new EST system and it should be here by Tuesday. Anyone have a copy of the instructions so I can get a quick look?
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