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  1. Spivy30

    Best teak cleaner/oil to use

    I am redoing the teak on my 1985 sea ray 300 dancer, I have read so much online about teak cleaners and oils and I just want some opinions on what is the best cleaner and oil to use. The boat is in freshwater and kept inside in drystack so I am just looking for the best look. The teak was very...
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    1977 Sea Ray SRV 220 with 188hp merc

    I am looking at a very nice 1977 SRV220 cuddy with a 188hp mercruiser. The boat is in very nice shape and was always stored inside and basically needs nothing. The outdrive was rebuilt in 99' and the owner claims hes only used it 10 times since he bought it in 99'. The owner is a gentlemen who...
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    Possible loss of compression?

    I have a 1986 Bayliner 2150 Capri with a 5.7 and a Volvo Penta drive. When I first got the boat it was running great then after a few times out it started to miss and bog at higher rpms. I figured it needed a tune up so I put a new rotor, condensor, and new plugs. Its started a lot better but...
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    Motor cuts in and out

    I have a 1986 Bayliner 2150 with a 5.7 and a volvo penta drive, yesterday when I was on the lake the boat was running great and all of a sudden it was cut out for a few secs then go again then cut out and go etc every 20-30 seconds. First it was only doing this under full throttle but after...
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    What to look for when buy a boat with a volvo drive?

    I am looking at two boats with volvo drives: 1986 Bayliner 2150 with a 5.7 and what ever volvo drive came standard on those boats (sorry ive always had mercs so i'm not fimiliar with volvo models) and a 1989 Regal 200XL with a 4.3 and volvo duo prop. Both boats seem to have very little use and...
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    Painting seats with vinyl paint anyone done it?

    I am going to TRY painting my faded seats with vinyl paint anyone know any good brands to use and any good ways to apply it.
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    Bringing 1991 Rinker Fiesta Vee 250 back to life

    Just bought a 1991 Rinker Fiesta Vee 250 with a mercruiser 5.7 and a alpha one that has been in storage for three years. What do I need to replace/check to get this thing back to life? I would imagine you need to replace the impeller, new batteries, change the oil and grease, and maybe new plugs...
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    Exhaust cooling issues?

    Last night I was out on the lake on my boat a 1987 Sea Ray with a 3.0 mercruiser i/o which was running great until it kind of bogged and shut down. Of course I was in the middle of lake and it would not restart, finally after 15mins it restarted and was running fine for about 10 mins and then...
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    1987 Sea Ray with 3.0 Mercruiser pouring water out the back of the motor

    I have a 1987 Sea Ray that I just picked up from a family member the motor runs great but it is pouring warm water out of the back of the motor by the bellhousing. I'm thinking the block is cracked since the water is warm, unless there is any type of hose or seal in the back that could be...
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    Just bought a 1985 Sea Ray that needs lots of work

    I just purchased a 1985 Sea Ray Monaco 185 that needs a lot of work. The interior is in really good shape just needs a basic carpet cleaning but the outside is really oxidated and it has alge on the bottom. Someone suggested acid washing the boat any other suggestions? Also what are the best...
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    Found a nice inexpensive boat but it has a 3.7L

    I found a pretty nice 1985 Sea Ray 185 with a 3.7L 4cyl Ive always heard that the 3.7L were problems so i'm a little leary about the boat. The boat its self is in very good shape nice interior no soft spots in the floor no major scratches or dings in the hull. My question is are 3.7's really...
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    1973 850 Mercs any good?

    I am going to look at a 1973 Starcraft Superspot with a 1973 Merc 850 later this week and I was wondering if these motors are any good? The currant owner is the second owner and he purchased it in 1975. He said he changed the water pump every 2 years and always winterized it. The boat and motor...
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    Swaping a 91 Merc 5.0 for a pre 1987 Merc 5.7

    Ok everybody body I know I've kind of asked the question before but I didnt ask if the motor will work I just asked about the manifolds and I want a straight forward answer and what would needs to be swapped to the 5.7 , the casting numbers on the 5.7 are 3970010 and theres something like a vin...
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    Gel Coat is yellowed around seats and other vinyl

    I just boat a 91 Glastron that had been sitting for a few years in a barn uncovered. It was very dusty once I washed all the dirt off I noticed that the gel coat has a yellow tint around all the vinyl. The vinyl is in good shape just a little discolored...I dont know it is some kind of mold but...
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    Nothing happens when you turn the key...1978 Evinrude 55 Twin

    I was out fishing today and I was running around with the boat and everything was perfect so I stopped at one of my fishing spots and fished for 30 mins or so and when I turn the ignition key nothing happend thank god I had my 6hp on the back also. The battery was charged up all my lights...
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    Will a pre 1987 350 Block work with 91 5.0 manifolds

    I have been given a complete pre 1987 mercruiser 5.7 that is brand new still on the merc crate. I have a 91 5.0 alpha gen 1 with a cracked block and am wondering if this motor would work? I would understand if I had to tansfer some parts from the 5.0 to the 5.7 I basically just want to make...
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    Swaping 91 5.0 to a 5.7 should I go from 2bbl to a 4 bbl

    I have a 1991 1900 Glastron with Merc 5.0 with Alpha 1 with a cracked block. I am going with a reman long block, everyone is telling me to go with a 5.7 which makes sense but what should I do about the carb? I'm pretty sure my 5.0 has a 2bbl, should I go to a 4bbl i'm not really looking to build...
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    Swaping a 91 5.0 Merc to a Volvo 5.0 or OMC 5.7

    I recently bought a 91 Glastron with a Mercruiser 5.0 with a MR/Gen 1 Alpha, bad news is that it has a cracked block. In my other posts you guys may have read that I wanted to replace the motor with a long block or a used motor. Somebody suggestest that I find a used omc motor and put it in. So...
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    1991 Glastron with cracked block in Wisconsin

    I just purchased a 1991 Glastron 1900 with a 5.0 Merc and a Alpha 1 first gen, $300 for the whole package including the orginal trailer. Floors solid everywhere and the interior is all nice except for one seem pulling apart. Well the bad news is that the block is cracked. I've pulled car motors...
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    Mercrusier alpha 1 goes down fine but wont go up

    I have a 91' Glastron with a 5.0 V8 and Alpha drive, the drive goes down but will not go back up except for once. I checked the wires they seemed fine so is the pump bad?
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