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    Alpha One Gen 2 - Trim will only go a few inches down

    I have a 2001 Sea Ray 180 with an Alpha One Gen 2 drive. I have had it in storage for a few years and just got it out yesterday. Trim will go all the way up but only a few inches down. When going down, the pump seems to keep running but the drive stops after only a few inches. Where should...
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    Boat Very Hard to Steer to the Right Under Power

    1986 Bayliner 2560 with 5.7 Volvo Penta 260a, no power steering. When going slow I can turn wheel either way with almost zero effort. However, when I am under power, it is very hard to steer to the right (super easy to the left). Any suggestions for a fix, or is it just something I have to...
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    Volvo Penta 5.7 Temp Gauge Not Working

    Hi Everyone, 1986 Bayliner 2560 Volvo Penta 5.7 temp gauge not working. Pulled temp sender wire and grounded it Gauge spiked to max temp Replaced temp sender (Teflon tape on top 1/3 of threads) Gauge still doesn't work. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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    Spar Varnish or Urethane for Deck Rails and Trim?

    I am going to refinish the deck rails and trim on my 1989 Bayliner 2560. I think I have decided against teak oil because of how often you must reapply it. I am looking at either Rustoleum Marine Spar Varnish or Spar Urethane. Which would be better for my application? The boat is kept in a...
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    How to Remove Several Coats of Bottom Paint?

    I bought a 1989 Bayliner Trophy 2560 and need to repaint the bottom (in addition to a long list of other things). However, there are what looks like many coats of bottom paint on there from the previous owner. To make matters worse, it looks like he just hosed it off prior to repainting...
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    Does This Trailer Look Big Enough For The Boat?

    Thinking about buying this boat. Does the trailer look a little short for the boat? I have never had a boat/trailer combo where the bunks extend out behind the trailer.
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    1977 Uniflite 28

    I sold my 29' cruiser and would now like to get something a little better for fishing. I found a 1977 Uniflite 28 that I really like. It has an 11' beam, twin 305 crusaders with about 600 hours on them, and direct drive. Am I crazy for looking at something that old? I would think a 1977 open bow...
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    Dry Vinyl

    My seats and cushions look excellent and have no rips or cracking. However, they are very dry and stain very easily at the touch. They clean up pretty easily but as soon as you step on them or touch them it leaves a mark. Does anybody know of anything I can put on them from a conditioner to a...
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    Electric Winch

    Is there a reliable electric winch for around $300? My boat is only 20', but I always have trouble winching it the last foot unless I dunk the trailer too deep, then I have trouble lining it up on the bunks.
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    Finally Having My 7.4 Rebuilt

    It has been a long time, but I am finally going to rebuild the hydrolocked 7.4 gen VI in my 1998 Maxum SCR2700. Been dead for about 18 months now. Since the boat is in a slip and I have no trailer, I was going to be stuck using the local marina and paying $12,000. I have a new friend a couple...
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    Dry Joint and Closed Cooling on Gen VI 7.4

    Hi Everyone, I am finally getting around to repowering my Maxum with a remanufactured 7.4. The shop is recommending a Dry Joint exhaust manifold and closed cooling. They said this way I wouldn't have to worry about hydrolock caused by leaking manifolds or risers in the future. I get the...
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    How Much Is Reasonable For Toilet Installation

    Hi All, The local pump out service also does installations and repairs. They want $250 to install this toilet. Does that sound about right? 1998 Maxum 2700 SCR https://www.iboats.com/shop/johnson-...style-12v.html
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    Gimbal Bearing Alpha One Gen II

    Is OEM the way to go on gimbal bearings?
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    Bait Tank Placement in/on 18' bowrider

    Hi Everyone, I just bought a new to me bait tank and I'm debating on where to mount it on my Sea Ray 180. It is a little awkward on the swim platform, but that is where it will likely wind up. One of my fishing buddies thinks I should just put it inside the boat right in front of the engine...
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    3.0 Alternator Belt Replacement

    So this seems simple enough with this old post from Don. However, I have seen a few other posts and youtoube videos that say to jack the engine up slightly. These instructions don't mention that. Is it necessary? 2001 Sea Ray 180 3.0
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    Prepping deck for non-skid paint

    I am prepping my deck for Total Tread non-skid paint in my 2001 Sea Ray 180 BR. I removed the carpet and finally got rid of all the glue (the glue was a lot of work). I found what looks like a few sloppy repairs that were done by the manufacturer prior to them installing the original carpet...
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    2019 5.7 Hemi vs. 2018 3.5 Ecoboost

    So I have been hemming and hawing about getting rid of my 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 for a couple years (as several of you may have read here). I figured I would just keep it and fix it up to tow a little better -- 4.11 gears, spectre cold air intake, and Diablo Predator II tune. It turned out great...
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    Do Any of You Use a Pressure Washer to Clean your Boat?

    I am thinking of buying a pressure washer to make cleaning my boats easier. Do any of you use one? Do I need to worry about max PSI (too high) and are there any areas I should be careful with? Thanks
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    Repowering 1998 Maxum 2700 SCR -- Mercrusier 7.4

    Hi All, Some may remember a thread I had back in October when I had a slow turning 7.4 that would not start. I was away from the boat for about three weeks and when I returned, it was completely frozen. The local marina inspected and diagnosed as hyrolock. Time for new motor or rebuild. Since I...
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