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    Adding A/C vent into aft cabin

    Boat has 10000 BTU older a/c , 30 amp old style freon , Still working OK ( hope I don't jinx myself ) , On this boat manufacture installed single 8/8 vent , NO louvers , blows directly on me 10000 BTU is too much for a 28 footer , and cold down there , if memory is correct venting...
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    Raymarine 53 shot , New Ray costly verses other brands ?

    My Raymarine 53 is shot , Unit is 18 years old , Same model is still available , This way I can use flush mount but pricing for Raymarine verses a Uniden or other brand is triple Seldom off shore and if I am no more then 3 -5 miles , Majority of boating is ICW , inland , Uniden /...
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    Is this a new Regal Forum thru I BOATS?

    Greetings , Is this a new Regal Boat Forum thru I BOATS ? Not on any forum quite sometime and came across few topics that I have had too deal with on my 2860 . Thinking it would be helpful too others Responded too 2 this morning , Moderator came back indicating ONE HIT WONDERS ? From...
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    1997 Regal Commodore 292 - Fuel consumption inquiry

    I have a 2860 with twin volvo penta 4.3 gxi Owing 6 years I have done everything possible too conserve fuel GO slow cause I enjoy being on water never go fast, sail boats pass me , Throttle wide open FAST < SLOW < AT TIME OF FUEL FILL UP , YOU WILL CRY watching that meter A...
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    2002 Regal 2860 Commodore Listing Starboard

    I know this boat fairly well , Weight distribution I have a 2004 - 2860 - Regal Commodore = SAME SITUATION , leaning starboard , That few inches you described is apx 150 lbs twin 6 cylinder Volvo Penta engines on my Regal Same lay out , I posted same question years ago when I was on a...
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    How too test if PU coil is weak ?

    2004 = VP 4,3 GXI intermittent start issue , Thinking it was coil pack , changed engine started , Over few weeks had start no start , messing around with coil pack , swapping out again , ( spares ) starts , Other day no start again Came back too boat with spark tester , Had spark...
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    2nd ignition coil after failure after a 1/2 hr ? what would cause ?

    FOLLOW UP Down too boat yesterday , Purchased module as back up , Box store , chevy vortec . When engine stopped I was close too land , no danger , jumped into engine room , First thought, Problematic external fuel pump cells. ,Always hitting them and possibly one of the wires came...
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    2nd ignition coil after failure after a 1/2 hr ? what would cause ?

    Twin 4;3 GXI 2002 ignition module failure , 2nd time , within weeks Had a raw water pump failure spraying salt causing damage too many parts Salt sprayed was pushed up hitting alternator , alternator thru salt all over ECM , Throttle air sensor , , Coil pak , Alternator , Starter also...
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    Loosing water pressure ? Pump runs , shuts, then repeats over & over

    Since owing boat 2 years this on/off of the pump has plagued me. Low on the priority list I live with it, Now I want too correct . ​Boat is a 30 ft cruiser. I shut pump from control panel when done using water. Boat has a hot water tank not connected too engine . Gets hot off of dock side ...
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    BOAT CABIN STINKS ? MILDEW SMELL < HOW CAN I REMOVE SMELL ?

    Generally on this forum asking engine advice, This is a twist for me . MILDEW SMELL ​Boat was laid up months for new engines ​Boat on a trailer tilted up as high as possible, drain plug removed ​Kept outside Canvas cover from windshield over transom ​Entire bow from windshield forward was not...
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    Can I adjust shifter cable off throttle body ?

    push throttle speed is fine. upon return it slows up but still way too fast & unsafe ​Just had engine work and shop repair person mentioned cable shift cable way too long for my boat ., Saying too guy I don't know previous owner changed ​After months of waiting for boat I was anxious and...
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    what size flat head ? changing gear oil volvo penta duo

    I want too change my gear oil and not sure of flat head size or socket size. too remove so I can drop gear oil ? . . DO NOT WANT TOO STRIP ​Removed duo props ( have tool ) Removed plastic cover with the 3 screws . . I see the vent screw but did not attempt too open until I find right...
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    6 gallon hot water tank has surface rust bottom with 2 inch whole

    Seaward 6 gallon Hot water tank . original too boat from 2003 ​Hot water temp is good surface rust all over bottom . At corner , there is a whole apx 2 inches long 1/4 inch wide I have sheets of heavy duty aluminum, that will cover . Once whole is covered , painted , will the whole effect...
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    PUZZLED, Rotted wood is a front motor mount ?

    Owing 20 years , ​21 ft 1984 walk around cuddy cabin fisherman model sea ray . ​Comments at boat ramp, Never knew sea ray made a walk around. cuddy , nice boat . Original 4 cylinder 488 IO engine was done ​Covered boat protecting from weather &; rodents until I find another engine In the mean...
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    Can a Sea Fire model 200 be refilled ?

    Engines were being pulled on my Regal 2860 , ​Built in automatic Sea Fire System ​Mechanic moved extinguisher, dangling by wiring Looking at it and ​noticed it was out of date and empty Model is 200 . ​I have restaurant business that requires fire system in hood and extinguishers all...
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    How can I removed broken bolts from gimbal housing Alpha `1 ?

    Never removing gimbal housing from transom , should have been more attentive, too late damage is done. ​Alpha 1 has 8 bolts ​Days earlier I sprayed liquid wrench all around nuts . I did this multiple times hoping for easy removal of bolts ​Getting into job 6 nuts came off easy ​2 were tough and...
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    After boat is repaired what short cruise and marina would you recomend St Pete ??

    Regal Commodore 30 ft. is kept at a marina in Cape Canaveral . ​Bit large too tow all the time but when service is needed I have a 3 axle 14000 lb rated trailer that hauls like a dream ​Engines 4.3 are being rebuilt at a engine shop in ST PETE Florida . Once completed I am thinking lets stay few...
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    Best shop manual 4.3 2003 , electrical top of engine

    Had a bad situation with a one man shop holding my boat since Jan . Not doing the work as contracted. ​I now have a boxes of parts , new manifolds, risers, gaskets $ 3500 in parts ​I had enough with this guy, Became so bad cops were called so I can retrieve my property. Boat is a 30 ft...
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    Can I beef up Transom without pulling apart ?

    Owing 2 boats. One is a 30 foot luxury cabin cruiser Other is a 21 ft walk around sea ray Posting regarding 21 ft sea ray. Fisherman model, walk around , cuddy , nice fishing boat, styled like a whaler Mercruiser IO , alpha 1 Owing Sea Ray 15 years . Original engine crapped out. Having...
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    ALPHA 1 Gimbal Housing Advice

    1984 walk around cuddy cabin 21 ft ​Engine NG . ​Found a great used 3.7 with same mounts Noticed soft areas in transom ​​Removed Gimbal Housing from Transom . Inside wood were gimbal was mounted was also soft ​Never doing transom work seems like a tough job . Have too do before I install...
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