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    Engine Temp guage

    After replacing the manifolds and risers this winter my temp guage is no longer working. Any suggestions other than to replace the temp sensor and temp sender?? It's 97 merc 5.7l. Thanks
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    New Risers and Manifolds

    I replaced the risers, spacers and manifolds on my 97 5.7L merc but now the temp gauge isn't working. I took off and cleaned both connections to the thermastat housing but that didn't help. No fuses are blown. Did I accidentally disconnect something while doing the work? Any suggestion would be...
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    Risers/Manifolds

    Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of aluminum vs cast iron risers and manifolds? And which ones are less expensive? Thanks
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    Replacing Risers

    Hey guys,<br />I have a 1997 24' Sundancer 5.7L(2 barrel). I'm trying to replace the risers but unlike the pic in the attached link, my risers have studs not bolts. The studs won't allow me to remove the risers, they just hit the back of the floor when I slide them up the studs. Any suggestions...
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    Boat Storage

    I am currently looking for a place to put my boat this winter(I know, nothing like waiting till the last minute). I have a 24' searay that will be on a trailer and it will be winterized and shrinkwapped prior to storage. The boat is in Glen Cove, NY but can be brought pretty much anywhere on...
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    Replacing exhaust

    Boat US is having a sale this weekend and I want to replace the manifold/risers on my 97 Sundancer 5.7L motor. As they are original and the boat runs in salt water I think it's definitely time to change them!! Can anyone tell what exactly needs to be replaced? Are manifolds and risers the same...
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    Please help settle a bet

    A friend of a friend said he lost one of his props because the 'pin fell out'. His boat is a 2003 34' Sundancer. Is this possible? My alpha I gen II just has a bolt(and a lock washer for the removable hub). I have a case of beer riding on this one. Thanks for any help.
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    5.7l horsepower?

    Can anyone tell what the horsepower is on a 1997 5.7L mercruiser motor? The boat is a 1997 searay sundancer 240. The reason I ask is I/m barely getting 30 knots on a 14.25 x 15 ss prop at 4600 rpm's and I think it should be able to go faster(one person in boat, full tank of gas). How bad is it...
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    What am I doing wrong?

    I have a 97 Sundancer 24' 5.7L with 350 hours. I think that motor has approx. 220 horsepower. My problem is I have yet to get the boat over 30 knots(clocked off the gps). I tried a 14.25 x 17 stainless prop that only gave me 4400 rpms at WOT, exchanged that for a 14.25 x 15 ss prop which now...
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    Windowless air conditioners

    Has anyone tried using a windowless a/c unit on their boat? I have a 24' Searay Sundancer and was thinking about getting one to use while the boat is docked at the marina. Can I use a 7000 btu unit or smaller? Thanks
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    Getting ready for a new season

    Before I start just wanted to say a big thanks to this forum for be able to learn a ton of stuff. This will be my first time putting my boat back into the water(winterized it last year with the help of everyone here), just wanted to know if there was some kind of checklist to get the boat ready...
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    SeaRay prop pitch

    I purchased a 97 SeaRay Sundancer(5.7, Alpha 1/Gen II) last year and the max speed was about 25-30mph at 4400 rpm. The current prop is a 19 pitch. Does anyone know what the original specs were for this boat regarding the prop and mph?? The motor has about 325 hours on it and runs well. I'm...
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