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    Bravoitis Repair Question

    So, thanks to the help on here I was able to find my overheat issue. It was Bravoitis. Ordered the Mercury kit and just got through doing it. Now here's my next issue, I believe. Where the hose comes int the bottom on the transom plate, well, that hole was pretty corroded and I removed a lot of...
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    Getting hot at WOT.

    I have a 2000 5.7 EFI w/B3 I/O. Here is what I have done and what is happening. The heads have been re-done, new Mercury exhaust manifolds and raisers, new Mercury impeller, I removed the heat exchanger and acid washed and clean out all the passages and a new Mercury t-stat Now what is...
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    Hunter Anchors

    I came across an anchor that was made by a small company in north Florida. They are no longer in business. Seems the old man closed shop. Anyways I can’t find anything on these anchors. I found 2 people commenting on other forums, one vague review and one pretty decent write up on the company...
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    5.7 Mercruiser flushing options

    Just got done replacing the exhaust manifolds, elbows and raw water pump. I currently have the Mercury flush kit that t’s into the main water pump hose. So I ran the engine and noticed that the starboard side manifold runs cool, 100* the port runs around 135-140*. By the way I have a closed...
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    Riser gasket question

    I have a 2000 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI TBI B3. I just noticed saltwater buildup on one of my risers, they are Barr but don't know the age. I also noticed that to the touch the leaking riser is hotter. Anyways, I will be replacing both sides. When I go to Boats.net for the riser gasket part number, it...
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    5.7 TBI possible fuel pump issue

    So, I was getting my boat ready for tomorrow and I go to crank it up. Its cranks just fine, no issues. But I started hearing a whine type noise coming from the fuel pump area. I placed my hands on the lines and I can feel the line has a small vibration, intone with the noise. I had a weird issue...
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    Yandina combiner and a battery charger

    My onboard 2 bank battery charger took a dump yesterday. I recently installed a Yandina combiner 100. I want to replace the charger and was wondering, Since I have the combiner should I just get a single bank charger or still get a 2 bank? I was thinking if having the combiner some how messed up...
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    Bravo 3 anodes and mercathode

    So, I recently did a outdrive shift cable change and replaced all the o-rings on the lower and upper units. At the same time I bought the Anode kit which was the 2 rams, front/rear lower anodes. I took it out yesterday for the first time with the new anode. When I came back, I was hosing down...
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    Another Bravo 3 shift issue

    New to me 2000 Pursuit 2460 w/Mercruiser 5.7 TBI Bravo 3. Had hard shift since I bought it 2 months ago. I removed lower unit and upper unit so I could replace all the seals since I didn't know the last time it was done. Ordered all the o-rings, new shift cable & bellow, anodes and Mercury Gear...
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    Lowrance Elite 12 ti2 issue

    I am a tad bit pissed off right now. Story. Bought brand new Lowrance. Took out of box. Why looking at it and flipping it all around I hear a clunk-clunk noise inside. Verify nothing on the outside or screen is loose. Call Lowrance. Get a case number and off for repair it goes under warranty. I...
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    Pursuit 2270 Kodiak

    I am looking to purchase a Pursuit 2270 Kodiak. I have tried looking for pics of this model boat and have come up with very few. Also the boat Im looking at has a bimmini top and I would like to see what one looks like with a half top. And what are the opinions out there on this boat. Thanks
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    Yamaha engine

    I am currentlly looking at a 1995 Pursuit. I have seen the boat in person yet but from the pic all I can tell is thats a yamaha and I see a V-X on top of the couling. Anyone can tell me something about this engine. Thanks
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    Pursuit-Grady White-Robalo

    I am looking to buy a used 22-25 WA. I am considering the 3 above boats. Any pros and cons would be appeciated. Also the ride in any of this are they wet or dry boat and the quality of the way theywhere built. Thanks
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    Installation of washdown pump

    I am about to install a washdown pump on my boat. My question is what size the water pick up should be. I know I have to install a valve inline of the water pick up but dont know what size to start with 1" -1 1/4- 1 1/2. After that I know I have to reduce to 3/4 to tie into the pump. Also what...
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    Charging problem

    I have a 93 johnson 225. Recently I replaced the stator, reg/rec., power pack, trigger base and magnets. I had to put a wire from the batt. to the purple wire on the rec.reg. because the tach and charging would come off and on. yesterday I went out on the boat and I was noticing that I was...
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    repowering question

    I have a 88 21' Answer CC. I dont know the exact weight but Im pretty sure its up past the 2000 since its old and this boats where made thick. Its and old Florida Marine Patrol boat. Anyways it now has a 93 225 johnson and it a gas guzzler. If anybody is fanilliar with miami i took it out to...
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    Charging and Timming questions

    I want to start off by thanking Rick on his advice about the location of the primmer buld it made all the diff. in the world. Ok, I have a 93 john. 225. I took it out to day to do some fishing while at the ramp I did the timming. This were the results, with the boat on the trailer and in the...
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    fuel problem

    I have a 93 john 225. I have replaced the fuel pump non-vro, carb fuel lines, water seperator filter, primer bulb, and fuel line going to the engine. When i have it hooked up on the muffs the primmer bulb gets soft. I did a search and found that reeves said the primmer bulb should be between the...
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    Faria temp. gauges

    I just bought 2 Faria temp. gauges to replace the other ones that I had. Question is is their a specific temp. sending unit that has to go with it or will the oem ones work. And also does anyone know the thread size for the temp. sensor. Thanks
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    Faria temp. gauges

    I just bought 2 Faria temp. gauges to replace the other ones that I had. Question is is their a specific temp. sending unit that has to go with it or will the oem ones work. And also does anyone know the thread size for the temp. sensor. Thanks
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