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    building my own anchor pulpit

    been keeping an eye out for an anchor pulpit cheap but thought maybe i would build my own? i figured 2 pieces of 3/4" ply glued together and shaped. if i am going to gel coat it do i need to fiberglass it too or just waterproof then gel coat over that? no windlass. just figured i would build...
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    merc 260 engine oil?

    so what oil should i be using? the merc manual suggests straight weight but if straight weight isn't available the 20W-40 would work. but it doesn't specify which straight weight? 40 SAE? 1986 sundancer 250 merc 260 I/O
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    merc outdrive gasket

    bought a new outdrive gasket set today. looked it up and it seemed that it was merc #27-94996Q2 so i bought one. the guy at the shop told me he thought my 1986 aplha 1 gen 1 needed the older style that had 2 holes on each side. the one i thought it was had 3 on one side and 2 on the other. the...
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    anchor chain

    another question...i am looking to add some chain to my anchor this spring. i have a 1986 sundancer 250 with a manual fluke anchor and about 150' of rope. we sometimes have a little trouble getting the anchor to hold so thought maybe i would add a little chain to see if that helps. any ideas on...
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    merc oil change

    quick question...my boat is in storage so i can't go out to check but does my 1986 sea ray sundancer merc 260 have a drain plug on the oil pan and is it accessible? or do i need to buy an extractor? it will be on the trailer in my driveway when i change it. my thoughts are if there is a drain...
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    Well bought the Admiral a new vehicle

    So we bought a 2006 Jeep Commander brand new in...wait for it...2006 :facepalm:. couldn't resist...lol. so the wife absolutely loved that vehicle but i have been bugging her for the last few years to upgrade. finally she started looking a few months ago and we made the decision to do it. She had...
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    impeller replacement?

    so my impeller was replaced 6/15 when i bought my boat. it was replaced by a merc shop so i assume they used merc products. i have the outdrive off already. should i replace the impeller? it runs fine and temps stay under 160. i was told to replace it every 2 years? EDIT: forgot, its a 1986...
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    Co-worker passed away last night

    Well we work remotely so I have never met him in person. I work 4 10's and am off Fridays. Logged in this morning to see an email from him (sent to myself and the other team lead) from early Friday morning saying he had been having severe chest pains and was going to try to get to the doctor...
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    new alternator?

    hello folks. looking to replace my alternator but not sure which one i need. i emailed the place i was going to buy from and asked them but they said they would need numbers and measurements. i am looking to buy from DB Electrical if that helps. i guess they sell rebuilt ones for about $60 and a...
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    repainting outdrive

    planning to repaint my outdrive this winter as the paint is peeling. there is a yellow finish under the black paint. not sure if this is original, or primer, or what? it looks in pretty good shape so will try to save it but just curious as to what it might be? i can post a pic tomorrow if needed
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    selling items on iboats

    i have never looked until tonight but realize i don't see a classified section? i only ask because i am selling an item that a few on here might be interested in but don't know where to post it and don't want to break
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    merc hoses

    just drained my engine for winter layup and want to replace the circulating pump hose off the front of the engine. the # on it is 32-87108. i have found the Sierra replacement but would prefer to stick with the mercruiser parts. where can i find them? did a Google search but nothing came up...
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    outdrive removal

    looking to repaint my alpha one gen 1 this off season. impeller and bellows were replaced the middle of last year and temps are normally around 155*. thought about pulling the drive before storing the boat underground and keep the outdrive in the garage. my concern is how hard is it to remove? i...
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    fixing/replacing trailer lighting

    have a few lights out on my trailer and my 7 pin plug was cracked so its time to fix it all. my trailer is about 28' long end to end and the typical 8' or so wide. currently it has the rear tail/brake/turn signal lights (1 on each side rear). and has 4 marker lights along each side (2 in front...
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    batteries?

    so this winter i want to replace my starting battery. i have been having an issue recently. boat is a 1986 sundancer 250. i use a used automotive battery for my starting/running battery. it is a duralast 78-DL 700 CCA with 875 cranking amps at 32* and reserve capacity of 120. when i bought the...
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    1980's sundancer 250 stringer layout

    anyone on here ever done a sundancer 250 (1986 to be specific) stringer and transom replacement? i have no indication that mine has any issues but trying to get my list of winter projects lined up. i plan to inspect it very closely and fix/replace anything that needs done. i resealed all thru...
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    onboard charger

    1986 sundancer 250. did not come with a on-board charger. i have been using an auto-zone schumaker charger that has a maintenance mode. my boat does not have the AC panel with the switches. i just plug in my shore power and my 110 works. i plan to install an on-board charger but unsure of any...
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    mother selling camper. scam buyer?

    hello all. here is the deal. my mother and step-father bought a brand new 2012 5th wheel camper a few years ago. they hardly ever use it so decided to sell it. she received an email today from a guy that says he is in the military and can't make phone calls but wants to buy it for his cousin at...
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    which type battery?

    hey guys (and gals)...1986 sundancer 250 with merc 260. i have 2 batteries with an isolator. last year i bought a new deep cycle marine battery that i use for lights, radios, etc. the other battery is a regular car battery and i use that for starting and running. i think that battery may be on...
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    timing very retarded 260 merc

    boat was running pretty good so never really had much reason to check anything but rebuilt the carb and today finally threw a timing light on it. it was at about 4* ATDC. book calls for 8 BTDC. i have a thunderbolt IV ignition so i'm pretty sure i did it correctly. from what i have seen there is...
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