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    3.0 Mercruiser Riser to Manifold Leak - 1999 SeaRay BR180

    I have n issue on MY 99 BowRider Mercruiser 3.0. I had to replace my exhaust flapper last week and now that it's all put back together - leaks water. I have taken it apart and clean it to bare shiny metal - almost looks new and replaced the gasket. SeaRay says to install gasket dry so that was...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 - Aplha One - exhaust question

    I have a 99 SeaRay Bowrider 180 and went through changing impeller due to some overheating issues but got that resolved. After changing the impeller and btw engine is running 130-170 like it did before, when I ran the boat in the driveway with muffs there was hardly any water coming out the...
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    99 Bowrider 180 deck/seat cushions - beige

    Wanted - 1999 Bowrider 180 deck/seat cushions - beige Again I forgot to take down the rear cushions for my 1999 Bowrider and blew off in the lake last night but this time could not find either - they are the seat cushions that you can move and they complete the rear deck. Any assistance would...
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    99 Sea Ray BowRider 180 - Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha I - soot on stern

    I have a 99 Sea Ray BowRider 180 - Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha I and am the new owner of the boat. I notice that after running it there is always a black soot coating all over the stern. I assume this is some sort of exhaust residue but have a suspicion that this is an indication that the motor might...
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    99 Mercruiser 3.0 I/O SN OL318079 info

    I have a 99 Sea Ray Bow Rider180 with a 99 Mercruiser 3.0 I/O SN OL318079 and I need to change the oil and spark plugs. Anyone know capacity, weight for the oil and best replacement plugs/gap for the spark plugs? Getting a manual soon I hope - any leads on that would also be helpful :) Thanks...
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    99 Sea Ray BowRider 180 Bimini Top

    I recently purchased a 99 Sea Ray BowRider 180 and it has a Sunbrella bimini top but the frame is damaged - where is a good source for hardware as the canopy is in great shape. I have looked around but have not found any place to purchase the parts only that I need. I see parts on here but no...
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 skeg broken - which guard to buy?

    I have a Mercruiser Alpha 1 on a SeaRay Bowrider 180 and broke about an inch off the skeg on boat ramp. Leaning towards SKEGGARD or BLACKFIN - Any feedback on either? Thanks in advance !
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    97' Bass Tracker 40HP - 2 Stroke dies when running

    I almost have a perfectly running boat except for a new issue just arose. When jetting across the lake at "higher" speeds my Mercury 40HP just dies. Once I pull my face off of the fairing I can fire it right back up and continue my voyage. I do not know if this happens at WOT only as I have not...
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    Quicksilver 3000 Classic Remote Control Trim Switch

    I need to replace my trim switch on a Quicksilver 3000 Classic remote control and the exploded view that I have found doesn't clearly show how to get to the trim switch. Any help would GREATLY be appreciated.
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    Mercury QuickSilver 3000 Classic Trim Switch

    Anyone know of a good source for a trim swtich for a Mercury QuickSilver 3000 Classic remote? Thanks !
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    97' 40HP 2 Stroke Mercury blowing fuse

    I have a 1997 Mercury 40 2 stroke SN OE276775 that all of a sudden started blowing the 20 amp fuse on the top of the motor. This fuse controls the started and trim as far as I can tell. I can be cruising fine and using my trim and all of a sudden no more trim. The fuse only blows when I am...
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    Cracked - Carrier Assembly - 40HP Tracker Mercury

    I noticed yesterday that I had a crack on both sides of my 97' Mercury 40HP carrier assembly in from of the propeller. From what I see this is what holds all the seals and bearings around the propeller shaft ( PN 19291A 3 $136.25 ). I am not sure if this was something that happend over time or...
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    Bass Tracker '97 Pro 16 decking removal

    I am having to remove my decking in the hull area to repair some cracks in the hull and was looking for any insight or information that would help in this task - thanks in advance !!!
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    Bass Tracker 97' Pro 16 hull crack - Repost

    I purchased a 97 Pro 16 and saw a JB Weld repair of a missing rivet in the hull but now after about 40 hours on the lake I am really taking a lot of water in - enough water to keep the bilge pumping full time. Upon inspection I found that there is a rivet patch that is leaking, a rivet missing...
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    Bass Tracker 97' Pro 16 hull crack - Repost

    I purchased a 97 Pro 16 and saw a JB Weld repair of a missing rivet in the hull but now after about 40 hours on the lake I am really taking a lot of water in - enough water to keep the bilge pumping full time. Upon inspection I found that there is a rivet patch that is leaking, a rivet missing...
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    Bass Tracker 97' Pro 16 hull crack

    I purchased a 97 Pro 16 and saw a JB Weld repair of a missing rivet in the hull but now after about 40 hours on the lake I am really taking a lot of water in - enough water to keep the bilge pumping full time. Upon inspection I found that there is a rivet patch that is leaking, a rivet missing...
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    Mac's River Runner

    Anyone use or have used a Mac's River Runner prop protector? Are they worth the money? http://www.propsavers.com/index.htm http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=20945&hvarDept=200&hvarEvent=&hvarClassCode=2&hvarSubCode=7&hvarTarget=browse
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