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    Trailer Recommendations

    Have a Sea Ray 190 that I need to put a new trailer under. Current one is painted so the few times I've launced in salt water have wreaked havoc. Brakes are completely shot. Want to go to galvanized. Anyway, would like some experienced opinions/thoughts on trailer brands. Specifically-- EZ...
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    Tie Down Straps

    While I've only forgot the plug once (so far), had my first time of somehow forgetting the tie down straps. Had the trailer in the water yesterday morning and had started engine, but then it died. Couldn't immediately restart, so being thoughtfull had my driver pull me back out since there were...
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    Another Cooling system Question

    Have a 1997, 4.3L Mercruiser in a Sea Ray 190. Still fairly new to this I/O thing---<br />When running the engine on muffs, after it gets warmed up with thermostat open, etc., one side of the water coming out is fairly warm, the other cool. Also, one riser/manifold is pretty warm, the other...
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    Engine Cooling Question

    Still new to this I/O thing---------<br /><br />Have 1997, 4.3L Mercruiser in a Sea Ray 190, raw water system.<br /><br />After running on muffs and warming engine up at least until thermostat is open, ONE side of the<br />water return is pretty warm (haven't put a thermometer to it), the other...
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    Cooling Question

    Still just learning the ins and outs of this I/O thing---------<br /><br />4.3L Mercruiser (1997) Raw water system.<br />After running on muffs long enough for engine to warm up and thermostat open, one side has pretty warm water coming out and the other cool.<br />Should both sides be cool, or...
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    Outdrive oil usage??

    Had the outdrive lube changed (I know I could probably do myself, but its a time thing)before the season and have used the boat twice so far. I've added an ounce or so to the resevoir after each time. After an oil change, is this normal to have to add a little after levels settle after using...
  7. J

    Another Water in the Boat issue

    Have 1997 Sea Ray 190, getting water in bilge. After about 1 1/2 - 2 hrs can run bilge pump and get probably get couple gallons. No obvious cracks in bellows, just from looking. Put some sealant around the plug flange, but didn't change.<br />I know some will say ANY water is too much, but Is...
  8. J

    How much water is abnormal?

    Have a 1997 Sea Ray 190, 4.3L Merc, Alpha One outdrive. Got it on the lake for the first time this season last weekend (all the rain had docks underwater until now! :( )<br />I seem to be taking on water somewhere but can't figure out where. I realize it could just be wash up from the wake...
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    Check the Kill Switch when the engine won't start

    Just a funny story on myself, but a good lesson.<br />I went to do my monthly engine run, just to keep it lubed, etc., in the driveway with the water hose hooked up and couldn't get the thing started. It would sound like it was firing a little. Got some starter fluid, would fire a few times...
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    Alpha One drive - Changing oil

    Does anyone have any pictures or diagrams for where the drain plug is located. I can find the vent hole, but not the drain. (now you know how dangerous I am :confused: )<br />I'm going to have to get a shop manual for this thing, the owner's manuals are absolutely no help.
  11. J

    "Dieseling"

    I have a 1997 4.3L Mercruiser in a Sea Ray 190.<br />I just bot it last season, had only 30 hrs. on it and everything went pretty well last year in the water, only a power steering pulley coming loose from its shaft (a mere $200 bill from the shop to replace PS pump and belt :( ) Anyway, The...
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