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    Muffs

    I have never run on muffs before (1981 Sea Ray 5.7L, Alpha 1 Gen 1). This is my first boat ever and just bought it last year. I am doing a bunch of maintenance and de-winterizing soon and would like to run it at home. Is there a step-by-step checklist on running with muffs? I don't want to...
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    Thermostat

    I have a 1981 Sea Ray 260 with a Mercruiser 260 5.7L V8 and Alpha 1 Gen 1 (SEI) outdrive. The previous owner says the engine is a replacement crate engine. Last fall I winterized the engine and removed the thermostat cover and thermostat so I could fill with AF. I want to replace the...
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    Marine Terminal Kit

    I am going to redo the DC wiring on my 1981 Sea Ray 260. The current wiring is really sloppy and I am OCD about electrical wiring being neat and organized (and safe). There are two batteries and both have a bunch of ring terminals attached at the battery stud (6 on one, 4 on the other) with a...
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    Engine Room Camera

    This months Boat US magazine had an article on engine room camera installation. I like the idea of having one, so I want to install one. The article said to make sure the camera is Coast Guard approved for non-ignition of gas vapors. An internet search shows that most people just used a car...
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    Engine Hatch Cover

    Hello: I have a 81 Sea Ray 260 that we bought last year. It needs a new engine hatch cover and fuel tank cover. The covers are both part of the floor and get walked on (and wet). The current cover, which looks original, is basically plywood with a thin veneer on top which looks like teak. It...
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    Winterizing Drain Plugs

    I am going to winterize my MCM 260 Mercruiser for the first time. I see the two drains on the block (one on each side). The manifolds each have 3 small (1/8" NPT?) drain plugs at the bottom. There are also 2 or 3 large (3/4" NPT?) plugs in the middle of one of the manifolds. Do these have to...
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    Storing Boat at home

    I am thinking of storing my 1981 Sea Ray Sundancer 26' boat at home. It's in a slip on Lake Ontario now. I don't have a trailer, but I would have a boat mover with a hydraulic trailer take it to my house (10 miles away). I see how they are stored at the marina on a stack of wood on the keel...
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    Kill Switch?

    My 1981 Sea Ray 26' Sundancer doesn't have a kill switch with lanyard. Should I add one? Some net posts suggest that they are more important on smaller boats with lower sides. Steve
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    Safe-T-Alert SA-10XL?

    Has anyone bought the Safe-T-Alert SA-10XL fume, fire and flood detector? I searched the forum and didn't find anything http://www.iboats.com/Safe-T-Alert-Gas-Vapor-Alarm-Fume-Fire-Flood-Bilge-Water-Detector-Surface-Mount-Black/dm/view_id.1956430
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    Where did this come from?

    I was reattaching the outdrive (Alpha 1 Gen 1 SE106) to my 1981 Sea Ray. After pushing the drive shaft through the gimbal bearing, I went inside to see how it was lining up before pushing the splines into the coupler. I saw the splines just about to enter the coupler, with the following rubber...
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    Carburetor Port

    I just bought a 1981 Sea Ray with a Merc I/O with a GM 350 engine. The engine was replaced with a crate engine about 10 yrs ago according to the PO. I was going through everything before putting the boat in the water (replacing impeller, checking bellows, etc) and noticed the following on the...
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    Alignment tool

    After reading posts that emphasize the importance of checking engine alignment when the outdrive is iff, I have decided it's a good idea to buy an alignment tool. I checked online and they range from $18 to more than $100. Are the cheap ones generally good? Thanks Steve
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    Outdrive Dolly

    I just finished my outdrive dolly that I made from a modified Harbor Freight Motorcycle jack that was on sale this week for $69. The modification is to install a sliding outdrive holder on top of the jack pads. The slides are 220lb heavy duty drawer slides from Rockler ($20). This way I roll the...
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    A couple of quick questions

    I am wrapping up impeller replacement on my Alpha Gen 1 (for the first time for me). The O-ring that goes between the upper and lower drive for the gear oil passage, I am just going to put some grease on it to hold it in place while I reassemble the upper and lower. Is that OK? After filling...
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    Lower Unit

    Right now, my 1981 Sea Ray is sitting on blocks at the marina about 10 miles from home. I need to replace the impeller and gear lube. Is there any reason I can't just unbolt the lower drive unit from the upper and take it home to my workshop to replace the impeller, seals, etc. and then take...
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    Extending 22' Trailer to 26'

    Hi: I just bought a 26' Sea Ray 260 Sundancer with no trailer. Trailers for this size boat are real hard to get (used) around here. Here is a cheap trailer available (with junk boat on it) that is for a 22' boat: Do you think it's reasonably possible to extend this trailer for my boat...
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    Gas Fume Detector

    Hello all: I am about to buy my first boat (used). It will probably be a 1980s 24-27 foot stern drive. I am also a big believer in prevention for safety, so I want to buy a gasoline fume detector for the engine compartment. There are many varieties online and of course all claim to work...
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    1981 Sea Ray Sundancer

    Well, looks like the 1984 Express Cruiser from my previous thread has been sold. One of the boats I am looking at (have an appointment Wednesday to look at it) is a 1981 Sea Ray SRV 260 Sundancer. It looks to be in good shape from the pictures (don't know structurally of course) and well taken...
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    1984 Sea Ray Express Cruiser

    I went to look at a boat on the local CL, a 1984 Sea Ray V225 Express Cruiser for $3500. The upholstery is worn, but that's OK I can replace it myself. It includes a 2012 Tandem trailer with brand-new tires. It seems in pretty good shape for a 32 yr old boat, especially for the money. I...
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    1982 Sea Ray SRV 255 Amberjack

    Hello All: I am looking at a 1982 Sea Ray SRV 255 Amberjack on CL for $5500. It's about 200 miles away. I have been looking for a used boat that fits the budget (under $6K) and has the floorplan that we are looking for. We have a large family, so I am looking for a boat with a small cuddy...
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