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  1. jeepnsam

    1995 GM 305 Merc 5.0 v8 190 HP :(

    2 barrel merc carb only puts out 190 HP so i'm thinking about putting in a 4 barrel to get 220 HP. Anyone ever done a conversion? Is there a kit that can be purchased for the DIYer? then have a real marine shop dial it in with a lake test?? Thanks, Sam
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    DIY Flip Up Seat Cushion

    My 180 didn't come with the flip up seat cushion, but I would like to add one. Has anyone performed a DIY flip up seat cushion upgrade for better visibility?? Not purchasing a new set, but fabricating something decent. I looked online and didn't see a place to just purchase the cushion part. I...
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    Prop Release? Do IO's have one??

    I was reading a post on the Power Boat Forums about an accident at Lake Hava-zoo and the word "prop release" came up? I understand it's designed to allow the prop to free spin if the engine locks up or something bad happens. The free spin prop acts as a rudder and prevents the boat from...
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    Fin AND Trim Tabs ???? Should I not run both??

    The 18' 220 HP Sea Ray in my sig came with Fin attached to the out drive. Get's up on plane very easily so i'm happy with that. HOWEVER! the low speed zig-zag down a crowded channel has to end! LOL!! I've learned (just like Jeeping and Chess) to anticipate my route way in advance... so I zig...
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    Trailer Winch Size

    My 1996 Searay 180 dry weight is 2750 lbs.....then why would any trailer manufacturer but a Fulton T1401 (1400 lbs) winch to winch up a 2750 lbs boat. Heavy boat + small winch = lose of gear teeth. Now i'm in the market for a larger winch, but my mount in only 4" wide. Any suggestions???
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    Trailer Bunk Guide ons (what size?)

    So...decided to use mothers day to change out the trailer bunks at the local lake. Launching and Retrieving with the wife and 6 month old baby is NOT THE BUSINESS! I think adding the guide on's will make the process less stressful. QUESTION: Will the 2' (one post) bunk guide-on I see (1 left)...
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    Gas Tank Deck Cover Seal

    So i've decided to replace the old glue in carpet with Durabak 18 (UV) and snap in carpet. There is a large plank cover for the gas tank access forward of the I/O engine. I've cut a hole and installed a 4 inch deck plate to access the gas tank float. I do not was to permanently glass and seal...
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    Bad fuel sending unit???

    Gas Tank: Skyline Model: 47689-00 Gallons: 31 Measurements: 26" W x 42" L x 8" D So I filled the tank until gas came out of the vent line, make sure to let it settle then topped it off. Checked my gas gauge and it was pegged at 1/4. Ran the river for the day and gas gauge never went...
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    How heavy is your stern anchor

    My 12 lbs mushroom stern anchor was no match for the Colorado river wakes..so I was thinking of going to a 20 lb anchor. What do you think??? 20 or 30 lb
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    Water in bilge after WOT run

    OK so I spent 4 days at Park Moabi on the Colorado and for some reason the bilge pumps about 1-2 gallons (estimation) of water but ONLY after a 15-30 minute WOT run. * sat in the cove for hours and no water in the bilge * cruised at no wake speed and no water in the bilge * did a 15 to 30...
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    Bowrider Towing

    Doing my 1st long boat tow to the Colorado River in the morning. Do you recommend towing the boat with the walk through windshield open or shut???
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    Boat doesn't steer staight at no wake speed

    my boat doesn't steer straight at no wake speed but does over 20 mph. I was told that this is normal for deep v hull boats...then I read about the little tail on the zinc trim tab. My anode doesn't have this little fin. Is this the reason for the zig zagging at no wake speed???
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    First time out!! Yeah baby!!

    Purchased my 95 Searay at the end of May 2010, spent the last month fixing all that needed to be fixed. Took her out first time today WOOOHOOO!!! I LOVE BOATING!!! man-o-man. 5000 rpm only gave me 35 mph on plane, but then again it's propped for towing tubes and stuff and operating range is...
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    Single Axle to Tantum Axle

    Has anyone converted or added a second axle to a single axle boat trailer?
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    Trim Up Problem

    1995 Searay 180 5.0 Merc Alpha 1 Gen 2 Replaced the impeller pump, pull the boat out the garage, trimmed down, put the muffs on, fired her up and let her idle for 30 minutes or so. * used the trim up and trip down a few times while idling without any problems * shut her down, disconnected the...
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    Quad Oil Seal - Sierra 18-3147 ?????

    Water Pump Kit - Sierra 18-3147 Q1: Is the quad oil seal included in this kit? Q2: Doesn't it make sense to have the upper unit water tube seal and orings part of this water pump kit instead of ONLY having it as part of the upper unit seal kit??
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    Perfect Seal / Permatex Aviation #3 or Ultra RTV

    In the process of changing my Alpha 1 Gen 2 impeller for the 1st time. I noticed the pump housing has a raised lip and the previous owner has a nice gray bead of RTV between the housing and the gasket. This makes more sense to me than Perfect or Perm AV #3 which deploys a brush for application...
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    Side to Side out drive play

    My out drive has a little play,which seams too much to me. I've read this article: http://www.mercstuff.com/gimbalringwear.htm So it looks like I have a little play between the Gimbal Ring and the Swivel Shaft. The questions are: Q1: How much play is too much play in the "real use world"...
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    How much side to side play on Alpha I Gen II

    My out drive has a little play,which seams too much to me. I've read this article: http://www.mercstuff.com/gimbalringwear.htm So it looks like I have a little play between the Gimbal Ring and the Swivel Shaft. The questions are: Q1: How much play is too much play in the "real use world"...
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    Best Crank Case Oil

    Now that I have the spark plug mystery all sorted out..let's talk "best crank case oil" for Marine engines. (whole different ball game from car engines) 1995 Searay 180 Merc 5.0 Alpha I Gen II WOT = 4200 to 4600 rpm Temp Gage = 170 to 175 degrees San Diego, Nevada and Arizona boating in 95 to...
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