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    SeaRay 200, Merc 5.0 MPI, Bravo III - lost neutral and reverse on last outing

    Looking for some input from the more experienced members out there... On my last outing, I lost nuetral and reverse; with shifter in neutral position I would troll forward. Shift to reverse and would drive forward. The only way I could stop was to kill the ignition. Also had trouble...
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    Rough ride at low/mid RPM - possible sign of drive problems?

    Hi all - we upgraded our boat last fall from an 18' bowrider with 4.3L, V6 MERC (Alpha 1?) to a 20' bowrider with a 350 MPI, dual SS prop, Bravo III MERC. The dealer had done some maintenance on the 20', including a new water pump, and advised us to lay low for the 1st 10 hours or so. We are...
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    For those familiar with Lake Travis and Lake Austin in Austin, TX...

    What do you recommend for an anchor for these two lakes? We just upgraded our bowrider from 18' to 21' and the new boat's locker is designed for a Danforth style anchor. I have no experience with this type; slip-ring or 'fixed' styles? how much/size chain should be used? typical length to...
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    Noticeably better performance?

    OK all, looking for more input... Looking a upgrading from an 18' Sea Ray bowrider with a 4.3L V6, 190HP MERC, to a 20' Sea Ray bowrider with a 350 MAG MPI and twin SS props. Am I going to have a much different driving experience with this motor/prop set-up? For both general cruising and...
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    Trouble towing with 2WD Tahoe...

    We have a 2WD Chevy Tahoe with a 4.8L V8, ltd slip rear differential and the tow package. Tow rating as equipped is 6,700 lbs. We have used it to tow our Sea Ray 18' bow rider (~3,000 lbs with fuel and gear) for many years with few problems. In fact, the only trouble we have really had was...
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    Advice on adding features to boat...

    I am looking for some advice about adding features to our boat. We have a 2001 Sea Ray 182, 4.3L V6 Merc, ~365 hours. 2nd owner, we purchased in 2005. Only used in fresh water (Lake Austin and Lake Travis in Austin, TX). Boat has been great for us; enough power for boarding/tubing, fairly...
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