Recent content by Johnny_Utah_

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    Help please!!! Engine replacement!

    So the day that we all fear has arrived for me. Cracked block, must replace my Mercruiser 3.0L (for my 18ft 2001 Maxum SR). Boat is in excellent shape, so it is definitely worth replacing. I am done crying about it and it's time to get her back on the water. Few questions because I have...
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    Bypassing Trim Limit Switch-Is it okay to leave it like that?

    I hope you can answer this one Don :) I did what you said and cleaned and made sure Battery connections were fine, then replaced all fuses and Trim was still giving me issues. Then I read an older post on here about bypassing the Trim Limit Switch. So I pulled out the 2 connectors that go...
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    TRIM PROBLEMS-keeps shorting out-sparks off battery

    Ok this is probably a dumb question, but I am fairly new to boating, and I love this Forum since no one judges anyone on how much they know and it is simply boaters helping boateers, which is great. Anyways, my Trim down works, Trailer button up works, but the normal Trim up only works for a...
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    Desperately seeking full owners manual for 2000 Maxum 1800 sr 3.0 L Mercruiser

    Hi I just recently bought a 2000 Maxum 1800sr 3.0L Mercruiser I/O. The previous owner lost the owners manual, and I was wondering if anyone could help me track one down. I called US Marine (makers of Searay) since Maxum no longer exists, and they sent me what they said was a manual but it was...
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    power trim issues/boat won't start/2000 Maxum 1800sr

    Hello, I am new to the Forum but it looks to me like a great place where boaters help other boaters. Problem: I recently bought a 2000 Maxum 1800sr (3.0L Mercruiser) in great condition. Everything has been fine over the last few weeks, she runs great. Anyways the other day we went out in the...
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