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  1. Dirty Dawg

    Trying to make sense of my Shift interrupter

    Hello all I have a 2000 Sea Ray 5.0L MCM Mercruiser with a carb and a Alpha one Gen II stern drive. Last year we had major work done due to a frozen starter requiring the engine removal to allow access for its removal. (thanks to you all for helping diagnose the issue) This year after...
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    Surge Brake assembly replacement comparison advise

    Hello all I have a 2007 Venture Drum surge brake trailer, that has pretty much rusted out the brake assemblies. So I am looking at replacing the assemblies and I have a few questions. The trailer is used in salt water, driven a very short distance about 5-10 times a year. So everything is bad...
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    Bottom paint redo advise

    Hello all I have a boat with a ablative type of bottom paint. Manufacturer unknown, the condition is fairly worn thru, (as it is designed to do) with the bottom fiberglass showing thru in many places. We also go some barnacles that have been removed but left the small embedded disk (the name...
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    Sleeping Mercruiser will not turn over any thoughts and suggestions

    Hello, I hope you all can give me some advise and direction on a problem that has occurred. You all were great when I first got the boat. I*have a 2000 Sea Ray 5.0L MCM Mercruiser with a carb and a Alpha one Gen II stern drive that has been dormant for two years. My home has been under...
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    Engine starting issues

    Hello all, been away for a while, no not prison, good tho see everyone is mostly still here. Need some help, ran into a problem today when I went to winterize the boat. Had some trouble starting the engine. Had to really push the throttle down, the engine would rev up heavily and stall in about...
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    2000 5.0L Mercruiser MCM drain plug count?

    Hello all, I have a 2000 5.0L Mercruiser MCM I/O engine in a Sea Ray 21ft bowrider. I always question myself during winterization as to how many blue drain plugs I should have/drain. The manual is confusing in that it covers a few engine set ups. I believe I should have five, one engine block...
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    Trailer winterization

    Is there anything good to spray into my drum brakes for their long winter sleep to help stop rust etc.? I would love to keep the trailer as healthy as possible. I would assume any grease like product would ruin the pads. Thanks Ike
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    1962 Chris Craft Holiday original configuration question

    Hello all, I know very Little about these boats so I may have multiple questions. I am considering looking at a 1962 20 ft Chris Craft Holiday. The owner says the motor is a Chrysler 413 and is "unsure" if it is original. Could it be correct? The pics show no Chris Craft badge. Most I have...
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    Brake locked up and maintenance question

    Hello all , been boating for two seasons with the similar routine. The boat goes in the water, salt, were it stays for anywhere from three days to two weeks. The other day, I went to hook up the trailer and one of the wheels was locked. It is a Venture tandem trailer with surge drum brakes. I...
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    Protecting a Transom boat decal???

    Hello all, I finally got around to naming my boat and adding a decal on the transom. I think it came out well. The problem is that because of it's location people tend to miss the transom step rubbing across the decal. The poor pouch lost his tail already!! Is there any way to protect it...
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    Internet info on Basic Sailing

    Hello all, I want to try to learn how to sail. I was able to pick up a 8ft sailing dinghy that I will also use as a tender as well. I have read a book or two, but I was hoping for some info or video on the net that may put some of this info together for me. Anything? I have searched and come...
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    Dinghy corner repair?

    Hello all, bought a nice 8 foot sailing dinghy that was made from a kit. I plan to learn how to sail on it. My question is that on the transom there is a corner ( right angles) that has some separation of the fiberglass from the wood/plywood fore probably from a drop. The material, fiberglass is...
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    Running an engine on muffs dangerous temperature

    Hello all, sorry to be long winded, but I need some help with my 2000 210 Sea Ray Sundeck with a 5.0L Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II. This is my second boating season. We got the boat into the water after a late start this year. The boat was winterized last year and recommissioned this season with...
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    Mercruiser Trim pump bracket replacement

    Hello all got a quick, hopefully, question. The original bracket on my 2000 Sea Ray Sundeck with a Mercruiser 5.0L engine for the trim pump rotted away to a messy rusty wreck, the pump itself is fine. I am not sure why they did not use a more rust resistant metal for the bracket to begin with...
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    Engine protector removal?

    Hello all, I remember reading this question a few weeks ago, but I cannot find it despite my search. Sorry to ask it again. I will be getting my IO ready for the summer. I had sprayed the engine with a engine protector last winter, can I leave it on and run it as is (added protection against...
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    Oil question time vs use??

    I have always had trouble getting this clarified. I know oil questions tend to end in some kind of argument, but here goes. Does oil have a limited shelf life? Does it degrade in a motor that is not being used over a period of time, say two years, or does it only degrade thru use? Thanks Ike :)
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    Stored battery's volt reading

    Ok I have a mental block when it comes to electronics, so be gently. My boat batteries are being stored and maintained on a 1.1 amp charger/trickle. What is the voltage that the batteries should have if everything is as it should, 12.75 volts? Just want to check and make sure all is good...
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    Boat covering and Tarp frame help!!

    Happy New Year all!!! Need some help/suggestions. We had some rain then cold temps and some snow up here in Long Island NY. My first boat, a ft Sea Ray bow rider has a semi custom cover on it and no matter how much I tighten it and how many poles I set up inside to increase the slope of the...
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    Need a source for a Sea Ray Table mount

    Hello all, Happy holidays to all of you and your family. Thank you all for the help this year with our first boat! Greatly appreciate all the wisdom and knowledge shared here. Need some help with my 2000 Sea Ray Sundeck. I am trying to find a Internet source for the Aluminum table mount bracket...
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    Power Inverter Install help!

    Hello all, I am thinking of installing a power inverter on my 2000 21 ft Sea Ray bowrider with dual batteries. I figure it would be nice to run an appliance, blender, a small TV and add some versatility to my boat. Location for install my be tricky in that it needs to be as close to the...
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