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    Chunk of Cavitation Plate Broke Off

    I put my 1984 Sea Ray cuddy in the water for the first time this season. Enroute to the marina via the Ohio River (about 10 miles), a chunk of the cavitation plate of the MR-1 outdrive cracked and broke off. The section is about 10 inches long and the missing part starts at the "fin" anode at...
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    MR-1 Gear Oil Quantity Check

    As part of winter layup last fall, I changed the oil in my MR-1 outdrive. I'm getting the boat ready to go for this weekend and I checked the gear oil level by removing the vent screw at the top of the drive. When I turned the screw about one full turn, there was a brief noise that sounded...
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    Thunder Over Louisville 2014

    Anybody planning to be on the Ohio River for Thunder 2014? I'm planning to be there in my 21' Sea Ray cuddy at least for the Blue Angels. Whether I stay for the fireworks depends on the debris level and number of boats. I really don't like the mad rush of boats afterwards, plus I've got a...
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    Bottom Painting Issue

    I had the bottom of my 1984 Sea Ray cuddy repainted by a local shop with a good reputation. I went to check on it today and the boat was done and back on the trailer. To my surprise, I noticed rectangular unpainted patches where the boat bottom rested on hull supports while being painted. To...
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    Liquid Rollers Bunk Lubricant

    I have used silicone spray to lubricate the bunks on my boat trailers. While browsing the shelves in the boating section of a variety store near Kentucky Lake, I ran across "Liquid Rollers" by Marykate, a CRC brand. My Four Winns trailer was due for bunk lubricant so I decided to give it a...
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    Change in Shift Behavior After Drive Pull

    Drive: DP-S Duoprop Engine: 5.0 GXiB I had the drive pulled in the spring for routine service. Due to weather, schedule, etc., this weekend was the first opportunity I've had to use the boat. The shifting behavior is different than I remember it being from last season. Specifically, when...
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    Any iBoaters Near Nottingham in the UK?

    I have a 60-hour layover in Nottingham arriving early morning August 17 and departing early evening August 19. Any iBoaters near there interested in boating activities with a Yank? I can hire a car or hop a train. It may involve one other person depending on whether a colleague wants to join me.
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    Replacing '80s Sea Ray Portlights

    I got zero response in the Restoration section, so I'll give it a shot here. For better ventilation in the cuddy, I'd like to replace the portlights on my 1984 Sea Ray cuddy with screened models that open. Is this feasible? If so, what manufacturer and model? For reference of size and...
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    Replacing "Cat Eye" Sea Ray Portlights

    For better ventilation in the cuddy, I'd like to replace the portlights on my 1984 Sea Ray cuddy with screened models that open. Is this feasible? If so, what manufacturer and model? For reference of size and design, the portlight style is the one seen on most 1980s vintage Sea Ray cabin boats.
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    Bilge Drain Plug Assembly Replacement

    I'm replacing the garboard assembly that drains the bilge on my 1984 Sea Ray cuddy. The picture shows the surface area around the hole in the transom where the garboard assembly is inserted. The old assembly didn't leak, but the depression missing gelcoat at the 3-4 o'clock position bothers...
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    Alpha 1 Trim Cylinder Anchor Pin Lube

    I removed the anchor pin from the aft end of the power trim cylinders so that I could move them while painting the drive. The pin was somewhat difficult to remove and I'd like to lube it before reinstalling it. Is this acceptable? The Mercrusier manual doesn't address it. if it's OK, what...
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    Boat Launch Ramp N. KY/Cincinnati

    I am planning to trailer my 21' Sea Ray cuddy from Louisville to northern Kentucky and launch for a cruise up to Augusta for an overnight at a B&B there. What are my launch options with overnight truck and trailer parking in the NKY or Cincinnati area?
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    V-P Duoprop Spare

    I have a Volvo-Penta Duoprop drive with stainless props. What are the options for carrying a spare prop system? Thankfully I've not needed one on the water, but I carry a complete spare prop (and associated parts) for the Alpha 1 on my Sea Ray cuddy and would like to do the same for the V-P.
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    Thunder over Louisville

    Re: Thunder over Louisville Here's a boat wrecker I saw this morning not too far from the Charlestown ramp:
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    Help Figuring Out 1984 Sea Ray SRV210 Electrical System

    The voltage delivered to the helm of this boat is at least one volt less than the 14.4 charge voltage delivered to the batteries. I posted a question about this issue earlier and received some good advice, but implementing that good advice is easier said than done. Here are the issues: 1)...
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    Installed a Commander 4000 in '84 Sea Ray Cuddy

    The throttle-only button on the original Commander shifter in my 1984 Sea Ray cuddy became increasingly difficult to actuate. The shifting and throttling functions worked fine. For those unfamiliar with old carbureted engines like the Merc 228R in my boat, the throttle-only feature is...
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    Low Voltage at Sea Ray Cuddy Helm

    Voltage delivered to the helm of my 1984 Sea Ray cuddy is just over 12 volts. The charge current measured at the battery is 14.2, thankfully, so no problem there. I've verified the low voltage several ways, so I know it's not a gauge anomaly. I want to fix this problem, but I'd like to get...
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    Long Term Support of Trailer w/ Stands

    I store a 21' boat on a tandem axle trailer in a metal barn at a farm property a long drive from my house. Neighbors keep an eye on things for us, but it doesn't take long to cut a hitch lock and tow away a boat. One additional anti-theft measure I'm considering is removing the wheels from one...
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    Towing Gas Mileage Cover On/Off

    I usually tow my boat with a cover on. Mileage most times is around 12mpg. Tonight, I towed 200 miles with it off and mileage was 10mpg. These numbers are taken from a trip computer that is always spot-on and the route is one I've done multiple times. Just curious, do others see such a...
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    Cruising the Monongahela

    Re: Cruising the Monongahela Here are a few pictures from the trip. The lower portions of the river have a lot of industry, but an interesting view anyway. The upper portions of the river have a lot of wooded banks. This Bald Eagle is carrying a fish he plucked from the river. The Point...
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