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    Alpha 1 Trim Cylinder Anchor Pin Lube

    I removed the anchor pin from the aft end of the power trim cylinders so that I could move them while painting the drive. The pin was somewhat difficult to remove and I'd like to lube it before reinstalling it. Is this acceptable? The Mercrusier manual doesn't address it. if it's OK, what...
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    Boat Launch Ramp N. KY/Cincinnati

    I am planning to trailer my 21' Sea Ray cuddy from Louisville to northern Kentucky and launch for a cruise up to Augusta for an overnight at a B&B there. What are my launch options with overnight truck and trailer parking in the NKY or Cincinnati area?
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    V-P Duoprop Spare

    I have a Volvo-Penta Duoprop drive with stainless props. What are the options for carrying a spare prop system? Thankfully I've not needed one on the water, but I carry a complete spare prop (and associated parts) for the Alpha 1 on my Sea Ray cuddy and would like to do the same for the V-P.
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    Thunder over Louisville

    Re: Thunder over Louisville Here's a boat wrecker I saw this morning not too far from the Charlestown ramp:
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    Help Figuring Out 1984 Sea Ray SRV210 Electrical System

    The voltage delivered to the helm of this boat is at least one volt less than the 14.4 charge voltage delivered to the batteries. I posted a question about this issue earlier and received some good advice, but implementing that good advice is easier said than done. Here are the issues: 1)...
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    Installed a Commander 4000 in '84 Sea Ray Cuddy

    The throttle-only button on the original Commander shifter in my 1984 Sea Ray cuddy became increasingly difficult to actuate. The shifting and throttling functions worked fine. For those unfamiliar with old carbureted engines like the Merc 228R in my boat, the throttle-only feature is...
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    Low Voltage at Sea Ray Cuddy Helm

    Voltage delivered to the helm of my 1984 Sea Ray cuddy is just over 12 volts. The charge current measured at the battery is 14.2, thankfully, so no problem there. I've verified the low voltage several ways, so I know it's not a gauge anomaly. I want to fix this problem, but I'd like to get...
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    Long Term Support of Trailer w/ Stands

    I store a 21' boat on a tandem axle trailer in a metal barn at a farm property a long drive from my house. Neighbors keep an eye on things for us, but it doesn't take long to cut a hitch lock and tow away a boat. One additional anti-theft measure I'm considering is removing the wheels from one...
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    Towing Gas Mileage Cover On/Off

    I usually tow my boat with a cover on. Mileage most times is around 12mpg. Tonight, I towed 200 miles with it off and mileage was 10mpg. These numbers are taken from a trip computer that is always spot-on and the route is one I've done multiple times. Just curious, do others see such a...
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    Cruising the Monongahela

    Re: Cruising the Monongahela Here are a few pictures from the trip. The lower portions of the river have a lot of industry, but an interesting view anyway. The upper portions of the river have a lot of wooded banks. This Bald Eagle is carrying a fish he plucked from the river. The Point...
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    Trailer Brake Fluid Leak

    While towing my boat home tonight on its tandem-axle trailer with one-axle drum surge brakes, I noticed the brakes weren't working. I just finished a 1,000 mile tow from Louisville to western Maryland to Pittsburgh and back. I did not detect any brake problems until I was almost home tonight...
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    Cruising the Monongahela

    I'm going to cruise the entire 128 miles of the Monongahela River from Pittsburgh to Fairmont, WV in my 21' Sea Ray cuddy this weekend before the Army Corps of Engineers abandons the upper two locks next year. Any locals have "nice to know" information about this cruise? Where to stay over...
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    Boat Leans Left At Cruise Power - Here's a Fix

    I'm posting this mostly for the archives. My 1984 21' Sea Ray SRV210 cuddy leaned to the left at cruise power after I had my Mercruiser MR outdrive serviced. The MR outdrive is functionally the same as an Alpha 1. Before the outdrive service, the boat did not have this leaning tendency...
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    Removing Steering Wheel 1984 Sea Ray SRV210

    Re: Removing Steering Wheel 1984 Sea Ray SRV210 Here you go. This is the back side behind instrument panel. If this is going to open a can of worms, I'll just leave well enough alone. I am unable to find any documentation relating to this steering mechanism and I haven't before fooled with...
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    Removing Steering Wheel 1984 Sea Ray SRV210

    I didn't get any action in the General Boating section on this question: How do I remove the steering wheeling on my 1984 Sea Ray SRV210. I want to gain better access to an electrical panel behind it. The center of the wheel has the head of a bolt that passes all the way through the...
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    Pulling Steering Wheel- 1984 Sea Ray SRV210

    I want to access some electrical panels on my 1984 Sea Ray SRV210. To do that, I need to pull the steering wheel. In the center of the wheel, there is the head of a bolt that is accessed by removing a plastic plug. That bolt goes all the way through the instrument panel to the steering...
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    Replacing MR/Alpha 1 Hydraulic Manifold

    I had to replace the hydraulic manifold on my Mercruiser MR outdrive. The MR is functionally the same as an Alpha 1. There's not a lot of information in Merc Service Manual 6 about accomplishing this task, so I thought I post a few "nice to know" things about this job. First, where is this...
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    Stiff "Throttle Only" Button

    The "Throttle Only" button on the Commander shift lever in my 1984 Sea Ray SRV210 is stiff and hard to actuate. I've looked in the various maintenance documents I have and have not seen this addressed in the trouble-shooting matrixes. Is this a lubrication issue? If so, what lube should be used?
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    Drain Plug Issue

    The drain plug threads all the way into the drain in the transom of my 1984 Sea Ray. It does not tighten down as it used to. I am assuming the drain in the transom will have to be replaced. I want assure its done right because I'm aware that rotten transoms often get their start in this area...
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    Several Alpha 1 Questions

    1) To facilitate painting it over the winter, I had the Alpha 1 outdrive removed from my 1984 Sea Ray cuddy last fall. When the technician pulled it, we discovered some oil in the bellows. The shop recommended that the drive be resealed and I agreed. I haven't had the opportunity to use the...
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