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Hello, I am looking at a Sea Ray...1987 19' Seville BR. The pic looks great, price is reasonable, but the drive from here to there is 300 miles.. so.. when I go look at it... and I won't be able to put it in the water.. I am taking a gizmo to hook a hose to it..
Planning to check outdrive oil...
I am considering a upgrade to a newer runabout or perhaps a cuddy. I use it in the Puget Sound, I have been shopping around a lot and read some posts.. but in your experiences (assuming multiple responses); Is there a model, engine/outdrive combo that should be avoided at all costs?
Any...
During my last outing I was running at cruise with some friends, all was well so I put a few more RPM's to her (1976 Bayliner 302/ 888 outdrive) and lost forward thrust, except at idle. I was loosing the Gimbal bearing too, so we got towed in and hauled it home. I didn't check reverse (it...