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    Alpha 1 Serial # question

    Hello everyone. 2nd owner of a 1986 Four Winns 170 Horizon. Before taking it out, trying to get some routine stuff done on the boat. I went to go and get hte serial # off the outdrive so I can order some parts. I found the serial # A360560 on the upper half and serial # A511493 onthe...
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    Shoreland'r and factory fill grease

    Hi everyone, I'm pretty sure that according to Shoreland'r, there is a calcium complex grease in my hubs (factory fill). First, is this accurate and what brand of grease from West Marine, Wal-Mart, etc. would be acceptable to use on my hubs. Thanks for any info. you can send my way.
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    Keel Guards

    Just wanted to know if anyone was or was not pleased with their Keel Guard. I put one on my 18 foot Searay this last weekend and it just doesn't look like I thought it would. I'm sure I did something wrong but it just doesn't appear to me that the tape is actually going to hold to the glass for...
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    Should I drain my 04' 3.0 after each time out?

    Just wanted to know if I would hurt or help anything by draining my 2004 3.0 using the quick drain hoses that are connected to the 3.0 to drain the engine for winterization, after each use. I use my boat probably 2 times a month during the summer. Thanks for any input.
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    Good places to launch Lake Erie/Sandusky Bay?

    Hello,<br /><br />I'm looking for some of my northern Lake Erie brethren to help me pick a location to launch my 18 footer from. I really don't have any interest in playing around in Lake Erie but Sandusky Bay does seem like a nice place to take the boat out and do a little learning. I've boated...
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    How should the bimini mountings be installed?

    I have a 04' Sea Ray 180 and had the bimini top installed by the dealer last season. The mounts where the legs of the bimini attach to the boat are screwed in, with whit small screws in my opinion. To me it seems like that's not much to hold those mounts to the fiberglass of the boat. Is it...
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    Just want to say hello.

    Hello everyone. Just wanted to say this manufacture specific forum sounds good and hope it gets off to a great start. I look forward to discussing all things Sea Ray with everyone interested.<br /><br />2004 180 Sport 3.0L<br />Central Ohio
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    Quick question on Quick disconnect hoses for 04' Mercruiser 3.0

    My 04' 3.0 has the two quick disconnet/drain hoses to empty out the engine of the coolant water. Do these two hoses effectively drain the block and manifold areas and if not what else do I have to drain and do I still need to place antifreeze in the engine after completely draining out the...
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    Blackstone labs and results of break-in oil

    I don't know if anyon is interested in my results on my oil analysis or not, but I'm kind of anal retentive when it comes to oil issues. I have been a motorcycle engine guy for quite a few years and I follow the mantra of quick, methodic break-in (The manual suggested break-in of 600 miles is...
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    WHat tool do I need to do this?

    I'm looking at installing a voltmeter into my fiberglass dash. What is the name of the tool that I need to drill the hole into the dash and is there any special things I need to do to prevent myself from screwing this up? Thanks for the help.
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    Drove full-time with part-time 4X4!!!

    OK, after having a crappy day at the lake yesterday and dragging my brand new skeg up the ramp, I get everything loaded up and pull away. My additional problem starts there. WHile pulling the boat out of the water, I switch my 1996 GMC Yukon into 4WD Hi. After I pull it out, I switch to 2WD...
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    Best way to keep outdrive to minimize stress?

    I've searched on how to store your outdrive while not using it and can't find anything specific. All I want to know is how everyone keeps their outdrives while the boat is parked on the trailer. The outdrive is an Alpha drive. I use trailering clips while enroute to the water and I leave them on...
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    Is there a place on the internet to cross reference oil filters?

    I'm looking to get an oil filter for my 04' 3.0 liter Mercruiser. I think the Fram PH30 will fit but I'm not sure. I'm not using the Fram, just want to cross-reference something to get me a Puralator, AC Delco, WIX, etc. If there is a website where I can do this, great, if not, does anyone know...
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    Transmission? Hopefully not a real stupid question

    Does my 04' 3.0L w/ Alpha drive have any type of transmission fluid to change or is the "transmission" the outdrive and the only fluid to change there would be the gear oil? Thanks for the response and don't flame too hard please, it's my first I/O.
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    Mercury Product Protection Plan

    I searched for this on here and could not locate any information. Does anyone have any experience or opinions on Mercury's extended warranty? My engine went into service the end of last month and I e-mailed Mercury and they advised that I have one year to purchase the extended warranty. I have a...
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