I'm looking for advice on how to remove the multi-colored stickers and labels from the frame of my 1987 EZ-loader trailer. I took it to a shop to have it sand blasted and they said it could be done but the cost would be exorbitant because of the time and materials required.
Is there some sort...
I'm planning to replace the old AM/FM cassette player and speakers in my 1987 Sea Ray Sorrento 24. I'd like to hear from those of you who've done an upgrade like this. One of my main concerns is the quality of the speakers and the power output required. My 22 year old son wants me to buy the...
I noticed the oil in my power trim reservoir (1987 Sea Ray Sorrento S24, 5.7L, Alpha One) was milky. It's obviously taking on water somewhere in the system. I've pumped the reservoir out twice and soaked up as much of the milky oil as I could from the reservoir and within a week to 10 days...
My 1987 Sea Ray Sorrento 24's windshield on the starboard side is loose and 2 of the self-tapping screws that hold it in place are exposed (see picture). I'm getting a small amount of water in the cuddy. The windshield moves every time someone puts their hand on it. I'm looking for advice on...
My 87 Sea Ray Sorrento has water accumulating in the battery compartment (see photo). The compartment appears to be about 3 inches deep and right now there's about 1 inch of water sitting there. The batteries are on the starboard side next to the engine. There's a scupper drain (self bailing...
The steering wheel on my 87 Sea Ray Sorrento S24 is loose. By that I meean when you grab it it has an excessive amount of play. In short it's wobbly. The steering works fine its just obvious that the steering wheel is not tight and I'm sure it wasn't built that way.
It may be an easy fix but...
My "new to me" 1987 Sea Ray Sorrento S24 has a 12V lighter/ auxiliary power outlet that isn't working. Yesterday I plugged in my 12 Volt vacuum and it didn't turn on. I had a look at the back side and the positive wire is missing and it's not obvious as to where it is. I didn't notice...
Today I went to start my engine and it wouldn't turn over. I hear a clicking sound coming from the engine compartment. I'm starting with the throttle only button engaged and the shifter about one quarter forward. I played with the shifter a couple of times put it back in neutral and then...
1987 Mercuiser 3.0L 4 cylinder 130 HP Alpha 1 drive
Had the boat out tonight for a test run. Works great at the high end but it idles in the 300-400 rpm range and sounds like it wants to stall while in neutral. I have the shop engine manual and it's supposed to idle in the 650-700 rpm range...
Re: 1987 3.0L Mercruiser Alternator Belt Always Comes Loose
Ok so I'm glad I didn't bet money with Don. Rusty pulley it is. Thank you! Now for some more newb questions. I'm trying to remove the belts following the procedure Don gave me 2 years ago. I've removed the spacer block. Check...
Sorry if this is an old topic but I couldn't find a thread that deals specifically with a chronic problem I have with my alternator belt coming loose about every 8-10 hours of run time. I check it every time I go out or on occasion I'll hear it squeal when the engine starts so I tighten it. A...
I'm relatively new to boating. I've owned a 1987 Seville 17BR for the past 3 summers with a painted bottom. This year I noticed a few blisters at the water line where there is no paint.
I just picked up a new to me 1987 Sorrento S24 with no bottom paint. This boat has always been trailered. I...
The boat is a 1987 Sea Ray Sorrento 24 5.7L 260 HP, new aplha one drive with 14 hrs of run time. Engine compression was checked and all checked out fine between 145 and 150 PSI.
I'm looking for some advice on what to do prior to starting my boat this spring. Is there a thread someone can...
I'm relatively new to boating so sorry for the newb question. I've owned a 1987 17' Sea Ray bowride for the past 3 summers. If has a bilge pump in the engine compartment and a drain plug on the transom.
I just upgraded to a 1987 Sorrento S24. It has 2 bilge pumps. One in the engine...
