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    Oil Filter, alt brands

    That time of year again. My 5.0MPI takes 35-866340 oil filter. Last year I bought QuickSilver on Amazon for $10. This year it’s $20. And a lot of online sellers ((West Marine, Walmart, some Marine parts houses) are completely out of stock. Any reason I can’t use a decent filter from this list ...
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    Cap/Rotor aftermarket or OEM?

    Re: 5.0L MPI with crab cap Was thinking about maintenance. The Quicksilver cap/rotor kit online is $97. Premium automotive version from United Motor Products (brass contacts, nylon reinforced plastic) is $27. Do I need to pay the $70 “marine tax” or will the good auto version perform fine? Not...
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    Winter Antifreeze methods for 5.0MPI

    Topic has been sort of beat to death and I've done a lot of reading and searching here over the years. Even so, it's an important enough decision with VERY severe consequences that I have to ask for opinions. I know thousands of people do either of my outlined methods each year and that I'm...
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    Hose rub through on sea water pump pulley

    5.0mpi. Serial 0W320710. I believe hose is part # 865394 even though doesn’t look like exactly like parts diagrams. Hose looks like the one behind pulley in picture. Rubbed through on inner edge of sea water pump pulley. 1) What can cause this? Hose didn’t appear swollen. Lower clamp is Oetiker...
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    Electrical Issue Diagnosis Needed, Long Read

    '05 Sea Ray 5.0L MPI, B3. Boat is clean, wiring seems clean and untouched. I did replace ignition switch with Sierra brand in 2018 due to a very intermittent no crank issue. Don't believe I had any related issues last season. Below is my rundown as to what's recently been going on. Hoping to...
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    Anode install question

    2005 Bravo 3, using same Martry aluminum anode part numbers as past years. Big flat one towards the bow, the one fastened by 2 hex bolts.... I know it probably doesn’t matter but should I be concerned that it doesn’t lay flat? With the bolts in but loose it sort of sea-saws. Used a scotchbrite...
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    ATO vs ATC fuses in bilge

    Have a fuse holder in bilge that’s always hot for bilge pump. It’s factory installed blade fuse holder with the weatherpack-like gasket. Do I need to use an ATC to prevent a spark hazard? I ordered a 25 pk of ATC’s but received ATO’s and would like to use.
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    Trim Fault Alarm; Trim works

    Had my bellows professionally replaced along with the Trim Limit Switch & Trim Sender. First time I hit the trim switch I get a “Fault Trim” on my SmartCraft Screen. I can hear the trim pump and I can watch the SmartCraft digital and the analog trim gauge move in response to the trim switch...
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    Barnacle Repellent for running gear

    So I refinished my B3 drive, now wondering what diy product I can put on it to keep barnacles from latching on? I read that on bare metal, like my SS props, that high zinc containing cold zinc galvanizing spray in a rattle can helps but what about painted items like the outdrive, trim tabs...
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    Continuity Washer on drive mounting stud

    I’m refinishing my drive so I tried to remove the oddly shaped stainless washer that would go around a drive mounting stud. I went to remove the torx fastener that retains the washer to the drive and it snapped. I’m guessing this washer has something to do with continuity. Is this correct...
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    Refinishing Drive Paint

    Refinishing my B3 this winter. Want it to last. Read all I could. Almost done sanding by hand and with roloc discs for aluminum on a die grinder. There are some bare spots especially edges, corners, high spots, loose paint, etc. For prep I want to use the Alumiprep 33 & Alodine 1201 or...
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    Garmin to factory speedo

    2005 Searay Sundeck 240. Dash has Smartcraft layout (speedo left, multigauge center, tach w multimode display screen right). Have Garmin Chirp 40/50 Series which has a connection and cable for NEMA 0183 communication. Is there an easy way to connect the speedo to the NEMA cable from Garmin...
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    Dead until hit trim

    2005 Sea Ray, 5.0MPI B3 Get to slip, turn batteries from OFF to Both, turn on blower for a minute or four, turn the key to Start and silence. Also note dash is dead, no Smartcraft, no remote radio controller, no fire suppression led, etc. Horn works, blower still works, water pump for sprayer...
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    Oil Temp = 32F

    Forgive lack of search as I’m out on the water. 2005 5.0L MPI Getting check engine alert. Below about 750 rpm stalls. Going to Neutral stalls. If I feel it stalling, I can hit throttle and save it. Runs fine other than that. All vitals seem fine but oil temp reads 32 degree F on little...
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    5.0L MPI Bravo III Q’s

    First day out in my new to me ‘05 Searay 240SD. Ran great. Few Q’s: -what’s redline? Didn’t see in owners manual or on flame arrestor. -Cruising around 30mph seemed like I had to hold the steering wheel to left. Not noticeable or pronounced at slow speeds. Is this torque steer from props...
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    Anode bolt access hole plug

    I know some will think this a dumb question but is the plug that covers the access hole to get to the anode bolt important? Changed the anodes on my B3 yesterday and plug was missing.
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    Electronics winter storage

    Hi, I have a Garmin removable screen & a hand held rechargeable radio. Is it bad to store in an attached garage that could get below freezing (garage door could be left open or possible power failure or...?). Typically it?s cold but above freezing but no guarantees. Any real world risk for...
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    Why not use Aluminum anodes?

    Trying to figure out why everyone with a fiberglass hull doesn?t use aluminum anodes? According to my research: - they have more negative potential then zinc - can protect in salt, brackish, & fresh (important to me) - cheaper. So better, more flexible & cheaper.... what?s the catch? Why...
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    EZ Loader Adjustable trailers

    How do the ?adjustable? trailers from EZ Loader adjust? They have some with length listed as for a boat of length: ?23-25/27?. I?m looking at one tomorrow and don?t have a 26? boat but why don?t they list as 23-27?? I have a 24? and am worried the trailer is too long. I won?t have boat to...
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    Boats that been sitting

    Been shopping for my next boat..., Found a 2007 Cobalt 5.0L / Alpha1 in my area last used in 2009 or 2010 (2009 registration sticker & a sticker for winterization for 2010-2011). Get this.... the boat has less than 20 hours since new. Guy said he hardly used it. Claims the marina ran it out...
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