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  1. muskyfins

    Bravo sea water pump R&R

    impeller replacement from this point was super easy. Although somehow we managed to swap 2 of the bolt locations and changed out a long bolt for a short one which created an interference and couldn't replace the pump in the mount. Took it back out, swapped bolts, all good. For anyone who...
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    Bravo sea water pump R&R

    A little follow up....... With the help of my 20 y.o. son who is much smaller than me, after a couple of hours, 2 red bulls, and a lot of bad words, we finally got the pump out. What a royal PITA
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    Bottom paint removal?

    I recently bought my first boat that will stay in the water all season. (May 1-Oct 1). My home waters spawn growth like an alien life form trying to take over the planet, so I am planning on bottom paint. The previous owner had bottom paint and what I believe to be barrier coat below that...
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    Forward Bilge/Gas Smell

    A little more details Below is a sketch of the cross section of my hull. The elevations are roughly to scale. (autocad) The forward bilge holds liquid, so there is no passage at the bottom if in fact the gas tank were leaking. Except possibly around the sides, but the liquid level would...
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    Bravo sea water pump R&R

    Does the entire pump have to come out? Or can just the housing be removed? Working on it tomorow. Engine serial 0F153718. 5.7 bravo 1. Fuel pump NOT mounted on water pump. As always thanks for any help.
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    Forward Bilge/Gas Smell

    I recently purchased a 1995 Rinker Fiesta Vee 265. It has a leaky fuel pump (which is about to be replaced this weekend). The gasoline smell in the cabin is very bad. I know there is a forward bilge pump under the stairs, but how big is the forward bilge? Is it connected to the main bilge...
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    If winterizing thw "wrong " way-thermostat in or out?

    Another view. More straight on. Actually, i shot video with my phone and moved all around and then took screenshots from the video of what i needed.
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    If winterizing thw "wrong " way-thermostat in or out?

    And finally, the stinking drain!!! Looks like it's in good condition which will facilitate removal. It is near the bottom of the pic. Brass. View is almost straight up toward sky.
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    If winterizing thw "wrong " way-thermostat in or out?

    In this photo, I was able to hold my camera very low and get several photos of the pump. I only attached one.
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    If winterizing thw "wrong " way-thermostat in or out?

    No Title Found it all!!! In the first pic above you can see where the middle belt is missing from the water circulation pump pulley. But the view is obstructed to the sea water pump. This tricked me into thinking the sea water pump was missing or had no belt.
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    If winterizing thw "wrong " way-thermostat in or out?

    Just picked up a new to me 1995 Rinker Fiesta Vee 265 with a 5.7 bravo 1. I have a short time table to get her winterized. When looking for drain plugs,....well, I couldn't find drain plugs on the manifolds. And the engine is pretty deep in the compartment, so although I was able to get my...
  12. muskyfins

    mercruiser engine specs

    I have a 5.7 mercruiser serial number 0F153718. Can someone give me the HP specs on it? Thought we had a thread on here for that but couldn't find it in search. Thanks in advance.
  13. muskyfins

    RESOLVED: Hard start/no start when warm

    Getting a late start to my boating season this year. Boat was winterized (fall) and summerized (2 weeks ago) per the adults only thread here on iboats. No problems at summerization, but yesterday, I started her on muffs in driveway. When cold, she started up with zero issues. Got up to temp...
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    Can't split gear case

    I have a "pre alpha". Can't remember exact MC/MR?. Functions exactly like an alpha. Anyway, I removed it to install impeller and removed all bolts but can't split the housing to get in there. Did i miss a step during disassembly? I'm put some serious effort into it which is usually how i...
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    Minocqua Boat Slip Needed...Any ideas???

    We're going to be up in Minocqua 8-30 to 9-3 and will be staying at a hotel without any direct lake access. We can put the boat in and out all the time but that's a huge PITA especially for fishing in the mornings and evenings. Plus I'll need some type of prop lock to avoid theft. Does anyone...
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    What do you pull your boat with?

    Re: What do you pull your boat with? Tow vehicle #1 (99% of the workload) Chevy 2500 Avalanche. 8.1 liter. 4.10 axles. Tow package, ram air and custome true dual exhaust. Current boat (20foot stingray) doesn't affect truck one bit. Even pulled a 36' car hauler with an F-250 plow truck and...
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    rpm range

    Re: rpm range I guess I'm just venting, and I understand the actual calculations involved, but look around here on iBoats. You'll see plenty of guys discussing these rpm levels and speeds. steelspike has a point too. Combine some amount of inaccurate speedos with a dose of denial and 48 on...
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    rpm range

    I have been working on some prop improvements (in another thread) but I keep reading about guys running 5000+ rpms. I have 1993 stingray with a mid 70's 188/888 ford 5.0 and she is screeeeeaaaammming at 4200. What gives? Should I have replaced with a newer motor? The one I have can't have...
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    carpet vs slides

    So it's about time to redo my bunks with new carpet. What is the consensus on plastic slides vs carpet? Will it scratch the hull? Will plastic provide enought cushioning? I am in industrial plastic fabrication and can make my own full width bunk slides (which I know other places sell) for...
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    how hot is too hot?

    I have a 1993 stingray 606 zpx. 20 foot open bow with an older but impeccably maintained mercruiser 188/888. (5.0 ford not original to boat) I boat on the illinois chain o lakes where the river runs through several lakes so you can run wot through the lake but then have a bit of river (or...
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