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  1. The Grayt 1

    Power Trim Help on 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 will go down but not up HELP!

    Thanks everyone!
  2. The Grayt 1

    Power Trim Help on 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 will go down but not up HELP!

    Anyoen got suggestions on where to find solenoids and trim limit switch replacements prior to me driving all the way out there? Want to have parts in hand and can return what I do not need? Direct links or model numbers would be great as well!
  3. The Grayt 1

    Power Trim Help on 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 will go down but not up HELP!

    Thanks, guys I have a few things to check for sure. I am not by the boat right now but where would the trailer switch be if I had one at all? Did not see anything on the throttle itself. Was not sure if anyone knows where it might live on a Sea Ray 176? Also what would you advise from a...
  4. The Grayt 1

    Power Trim Help on 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 will go down but not up HELP!

    If it were binding would it not at least make an electrical sound to raise? Makes me think it might be the trim limit switch? Also the tilt and trim gauge has never worked so not sure if that has anything to do with it.
  5. The Grayt 1

    Power Trim Help on 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 will go down but not up HELP!

    I bought this boat last year after sitting for a bit and did all the regular services to freshen her up before this year and she has ran great! Since I bought it through the power trim has been VERY slow going up since I got her. The other day I thought I would siphon the old fluid out of the...
  6. The Grayt 1

    Help troubleshooting trailer lights not working

    Look at the picture attached and it looks like the white ground wires 3 all connect tot he frame of the trailer behing the removable tongue. Am I suposed to have 3 wires for ground? Do I need to remove paint from the trailer for the ground to be good?
  7. The Grayt 1

    Help troubleshooting trailer lights not working

    I did find a test light and my tow vehicle is working Do I physichally have to hook the trailer to the ball? It has to be something with the trailer lights....
  8. The Grayt 1

    Help troubleshooting trailer lights not working

    It is a 2013 Toyota 4Runner and I do not have the ski with me
  9. The Grayt 1

    Help troubleshooting trailer lights not working

    It works I have towed with it before with our jet ski
  10. The Grayt 1

    Help troubleshooting trailer lights not working

    I have a 2003 Sea Ray 176 with the factory single axle trailer and the lights are not working, none of them. It looks like there are a couple white wires that ground to the trailer frame behind where the fold away tongue is. My first thought is a grounding problem and I am new to boats and...
  11. The Grayt 1

    Owners manual for an 03 Sea Ray 176 w 3.0 Mercruiser?

    On winterizing here in north Texas Dallas area, I drained the block and manifold by disconnecting the two quick drain hoses. I changed the oil and filter, and fogged the carb until it killed the motor. Also added stabilizer to the tank before I warmed the engine up on muffs. Anything else I need...
  12. The Grayt 1

    Owners manual for an 03 Sea Ray 176 w 3.0 Mercruiser?

    Bought the boat and it did not come with manuals, anybody know where I can download one for free? I just want to make sure I am doing several things right like winterizing and other services.
  13. The Grayt 1

    How to get out deep mildew stains from Vinyl seats or grab handles or steering wheel?

    Bught an 03 Sea Ray 176 as a project to fix up over the winter. I got it cleaned up pretty well but there is some deep staining on a few seats and the grab handles and steering wheel. I have tried a magic eraser, clr mold and mildew remover, bleach did the best but not all gone. Any tips on...
  14. The Grayt 1

    Slow Trim Up on 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2?

    How much oil do I need and will regular 10w30 motor oil work for my setup? Should I run syntheitc? When I run the drive up and down numerous times after refilling should I leave the fill cap off to get air out? Finally how full should the res be with the outdrive in the up or down position?
  15. The Grayt 1

    Slow Trim Up on 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2?

    Disconnct the lines from the outdrive or at the pump? Or would a hand vac pump in the resevoir work?
  16. The Grayt 1

    Slow Trim Up on 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2?

    is there any way to drain and refill the fluid easy?
  17. The Grayt 1

    Slow Trim Up on 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2?

    Hey guys just got the 03 Searay 176 boat and noticed the trim gauge does not seem to work right and the trim does work in the down position very quick bt it is very clow going back up but will go all the way up. The fluid seems to be okay but I have no clue if it is the right kind or not. How...
  18. The Grayt 1

    New 03 Sea Ray 176 owner, how to use quick drain block and mainfold handle to winterize?

    Hey guys I am new to this boat and it has a 3.0 mercruiser motor with the quick disconnect hoses and handle on the right side of the motor. I do not have a service manual but what is the proper way to use this handle to drain all the water from the engine for winterizing? Should I add coolant...
  19. The Grayt 1

    Considering buying this 92 Malibu ski boat. Need opinions please.

    We had a IO ski boat before and enjoyed it but we are looking to move more towards wakeboarding and performance. We found this boat and ae working out a deal on it now. What are the pros and cons to a direct drive ski boat? Is it more reliable? I know gas mileage will be worse. Does Malibu make...
  20. The Grayt 1

    Out of boats and getting into stand up jet skis. What would you buy for $2k & under?

    Out of boats and getting into stand up jet skis. What would you buy for $2k & under? I am about to purchase another standup ski. I have rode them for years, but have not rode one in 3 years now. I am trying to stay under $2k cash if possible. I found a clean 90 Superjet that is mostly stock...
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