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    Steering System Capacity

    1988 SeaRay 300 SD twin 350 alpha one. Does anyone know the fluid capacity of the power steering system on my boat? I replaced the power steering pump a while back and am trying to figure out if I have a leak somewhere or if I have not added enough fluid yet. I have put in 2 quarts so far. The...
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    Replacement of Power Steering Pump

    I have a 1988 Sea Ray 300 SD with twin 5.7L i/o. The power steering system has only 1 pump on the starboard engine which went bad. I have purchased a replacement pump which I'm sure will fit, but I have a couple of more questions. First, what kind of fluid should I be using? I believe they used...
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    5.7L Power Steering Pump

    I searched the forums and couldn't find anything on my problem so here goes. I have a 1988 Sea Ray 300 SD with twin 5.7L 4bbl 260 hp engines. The power steering pump fried and I've been looking for a new or rebuilt one. There are 2 brackets that the pump attaches to. The one in back is stamped...
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    Coil Wire

    I have a 1989 Sea Ray with a 350 chevy that has an old style ignition system with points. I need to replace the coil wire. Is there any difference in marine vs. automotive for the coil or spark plug wires? Is this something I can purchase separately or do I need to get a whole new wire set? My...
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    Gel Coat Blisters

    Are gel coat blisters on the bottom of a boat always visible to the eye? If not, how can they be detected? Thanks.
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    V berth air mattress

    Does anyone know if you can buy an air mattress that is made specifically to fit in a v berth? I use a regular rectangular one (double bed size)and it sure would be nice if I could find one that fits better. Thanks.
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    Winterization Question

    The post about winterizing using the anti freeze and muff method has made me curious. There are folks who posted in the other thread that the only truly safe method is to drain the entire system dry. Are there any of you who have used the anti freeze method that have suffered engine damage or...
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    Water Source

    In my 1989 Sea Ray 220 Sundancer, there is a hinged cover right under the entrance to the aft cabin. The hinged cover covers a sub channel that is about 4 inches wide, 5 inches deep, and 3 feet long. It has a bilge pump in it which wasn't working and has since been fixed. <br /><br />My question...
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    85-89 Sea Rays

    I am considering moving up to a 85-89 30ft Sea Ray Weekender. I really like the layout, and my reservations about inboards have been resolved. They seem like a good solid boat. <br /><br />I was talking to a person the other day who I consider fairly knowledgable about boats. He told me to stay...
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    I/O's vs Inboards

    I'm looking to move up to a cruiser in the 30 ft range with twins. I currently have a 24 ft with an I/O that I can pretty much service myself. I would really like to go to inboards in the 30 footer, but I am hesitant as I know very little about them. How do inboards compare, cost wise? Are they...
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    12v converter problem

    My 1989 Sea Ray 220 Sundancer has a problem with the 12v converter. When I plug in the 120 v shorepower and turn on the switch to the 12v converter, I hear a rather loud humming noise, which I assume is the converter, and the 12v lights in the cabin don't work. I want to check out the converter...
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    Removing Bottom Paint/Repainting

    I own a 1989 24' Sea Ray which I purchased a couple of years ago. The former owner had the boat in a well and the bottom was painted. I now rack store the boat and would like to improve the appearance of the bottom. The old paint looks like crap. What would be the pros and cons of re-painting...
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    Remote Oil Filter Installation

    I am thinking about installing a remote oil filter kit on my 89 Sea Ray 220 Sundancer 5.7L. How tough a job is it? Cost? I know it's got to make life easier. I'm getting too old (and fat)to be doing contortions in the bilge.
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    Used Boat Advice

    Sometime in the next year I am looking to move up to a used express cruiser in the 28-30 ft range from the mid 80's to the early 90's. <br /><br />My first question is about having a survey done. If the seller has a recent survey, would I be smart to have another one done for myself before I...
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    Trim Tabs

    I have a 1989 Sea Ray 220 Sundancer. It has factory installed trim tabs which to me seem rather small for the size of the boat (it's 23'8" overall with 8'6" beam). The tabs measure 8"x12". When I have more than 2 or 3 people on board, they just don't seem to allow enough adjustment. Is there a...
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    V-Berth

    Has anyone ever seen an air mattress made to fit a typical v-berth? I would like to know if anybody makes one.
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    Freeze Damage

    I own a 1989 Sea Ray 220 Sundancer with a 5.7 Mercruiser Aphpa 1. I live in soouthern Michigan. I did a really stupid thing and used RV anti freeze to winterize it instead of draining the cooling system. I used a 5 gallon bucket with a hose and muffs. Since reading some information about this...
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