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    ENGINE SWAP, tapping transom with mallet heard a hollow sound mi

    ​I am a two boat owner . ​One is a 2004 pristine Regal Commodore 30 ft cruiser , expensive and my priority. ​Marina kept our water condo using few days a week. RETIRED . Boat is a cruiser not set for fishing ​MY TOPIC 1984 walk around cuddy cabin Sea Fisherman Model . Limited production ​Not...
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    twin 4.3 . Starbord was running, closed, starting moments later will not ?

    I am in Florida and use boat all the time. Recent months when engines are hot difficult starting. Have twin 4.3, When cold fires up first turn of key. Other times it fires up even when hot. ​Speaking with a tech a working engine is difficult too fix, Vapor lock we are thinking but engine room...
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    Considering too install a Windlass - Best for my needs also little room too work

    I own a 2003 Regal Commodore ​Model 2860 - 30 ft ​9000 lbs with fuel & water ​twin 4.3 GXI Volvo I.O. Was hoping Regal was pre - wired for windlass but don't think so . Exploring all areas I don't see any heavy duty except in engine room for batteries, starter, battery switch, generator . There...
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    KOHLER GENERATOR - HELP

    Never use generator except if I want too make coffee while at sea . Would fire it up every few weeks , just too keep things moving ​I use dockside all the time ​I am anal on keeping my Regal 28.60 pristine , oil changes , flushing engines . etc ​Recently when I fired up generator it shut off...
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    RE; need some thoughts on re powering a 4 cylinder mercruiser

    Time has come too re: power ​1984 ​Sea Ray - walk around ​Sea Ray known for cruiser type boats, my model is considered a limited production ​Talking with a Sea Ray salesman at local dealer he remembered my model . He said that was a great boat. ​He said it was made few years . Size was...
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    Difficult starting a warm 4.3 GXI Volvo engines

    Twin Volvo Penta ​4.3 GXI on a 2003 28.60 Regal ​Engines cold, first turn of key each engine starts fine ​Drive few miles fishing grounds . ​Close engines. Around 1/2 hr if I need too move engines are difficult starting. ​No rhyme or reason which engine will be difficult starting ​At times...
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    KOHLER MARINE GENERATOR dies after few minutes

    I don't have model number of generator , but it is a Kohler . ​Mfg install on my Regal 28.60 Commodore ​I always use dock side power. I fire up generator on occasion too keep moving parts moving. ​Last few times when I started it only operated few minutes, enough time too make coffee then...
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    Clog in port engine flush hose on a Volvo 2003 4.3 GXI

    Always flush my engines on the hard with ear muffs , no problem ​On the engines Volvo has a fitting too connect a garden hose and flush engines Starboard engine fine, water coming out of lower unit from garden hose fitting On port engine there is a clog that water will not travel thru...
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    4.3 GXI - harder starting when warmed ?????

    2003 4.3 GXI engines When cold fires up first turn of key, idles fine , From my marina too ocean is 2 miles of no wake,. Once out of no wake I open up 20 minutes until I reach fishing grounds. Close engines & drift if I want too start , always thinking too myself hope they start...
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    Gas is burping back at me while I fuel Regal 28.60 Commodore ??

    I own a 2003 Regal Commodore , twin gas 4.3 ​Owing over a year . Burping issues has plagued me on/off during this time . Fueling very slowly , seems too help but time has come too resolve this dangerous issue I am retired and use my boat 3 times a week, local waters . I top off...
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    TRIM & TILT stopped on port side also port side trim tab actuator needs replacing

    TRIM & TILT stopped on port side also port side trim tab actuator needs replacing Regal 2003 28.60 Commodore BENNETT Trim tabs ( don't know model ) actuator on port side Leaking power steering fluid when actuator control is pushed . ( tried tightening no help ) Never noticed before . Are...
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    Some thoughts I am Towing a 28.60 Regal Commodore , not fun

    Always having some sort of boat . ( still have ) a 21 ft walk around that I towed all over. ( needs engine work) When I was a young man I had a route driving professionally 30 plus years , straight & trailer trucks Last year wife & myself decided on a 28.60 Regal Commodore . A plus It...
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    KOHLER MARINE GENERATOR - 5A model

    I have a Regal Commodore , 2860 model with twin Volvo 4.3 engines Kohler 5.A generator mounted along side port engine . Seldom using generator, would start at times too keep parts moving. Other day it fired up, ran 5 minutes , sounded like it was starving for fuel, running ruff, Stalling...
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    Mercruiser engine runs 15 minutes , chokes, , dies ?

    Reaching out too fellow boaters that might give the some thoughts Engine is old, 1984 Mercruiser 4 cylinder work horse. Model is 488 Hours is less then 800 original Bit under powered but runs good, no smoke, does not burn oil , keeping it until it dies . Outdrive is Alpha 1 . When engine...
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    2003 Volvo Penta 4.3 GXI - Fuel Pump fuse burns out after a few minutes ???

    This past June I brought my newly purchased twin engine 2003 Regal 28.60 Commodore into a shop too evaluate fuel and other issues Fuel pumps were shot and this reputable shop replaced both fuel pump assemblies with new Volvo Penta fuel pumps Generally do my own work but this time around wanted...
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    Finding what 4.3 GXI I have also cleaning of almost new AC iridium spark plugs

    I have a 2003 Regal Commodore 28.60 model Twin 2003 Volvo Penta 4.3 GXI engines ( red vortec ) Duo props on each lower unit On top of each engine it has a plate that indicates timing, idle rpm , ignition timing , covers multiple GXI engines , 4.3 GXI 5.0 GXI 5.7 GI 5.7 GXI April purchase...
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    Synthetic Oil Verses Standard Oil ?

    I am about too give both engines Volvo Penta 2003 4.3 GXI basic service Boat recent purchase , old owner indicated he used synthetic oil ? On my mercruiser I never used synthetic oils How many qts of oil on these engines with filter assuming 5 qts ? I maintain engines, don't think...
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    Changing steering actuator on a Regal Commodore / twin 4.3 GXI engines

    Recent purchase. After changing, fuel pumps, shift cable, re- pitching of twin duo props, thought I was done for a while spending a lot of money ( except on fuel ) & marina fees. Power steering developed leak. Steering actuator piston leak. This boat is a challenge too work on. NO ROOM Twin...
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    Seems like lower unit was smoking & a film of oil behind lower unit while in water

    Seems like lower unit was smoking & a film of oil behind lower unit while in water Due too a steering cable and rebuilding helm have not used my boat in months. Yesterday I took it out for a short spin. Keeping it slow and close too dock in our local river here in Florida Steering was good and...
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    Power steering fluid leaking but were?? on my twin 2003 4.3 GXI

    Power steering leak just started but from were? All of a sudden steering felt harder then normal, opening hatch noticed fluid mixing with bilge water. Add 1/2 qt and started engine trying too locate. Prior too this event I checked fluid levels, washed down bilge . Everything was good, bilge was...
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