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  1. Anthonym2

    Boat hit 200 degrees engine temp

    Thanks all
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    Boat hit 200 degrees engine temp

    I have a 2007 sea ray 185 sport IO , merc, alpha one drive. Engine alarm went off today at idle. I shut it on and off 3 times to see if it would quit so I could get it into the dock. Temp would start to rise so would quickly shut it down , temp hit about 180. The third time the alarm stopped...
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    Intake warning sound for one second

    Yes, that is my question. The intake alarm is what is going off, but only for a split second then stopped.
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    Intake warning sound for one second

    Hi everyone Recently, while running the boat pulling a tube, the intake warning came on for a split second and then stopped. It happened twice. The amount of time that it was on was so short that as soon as I started to lower the rpm's it was over so I kept running. Engine temp and oil...
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    Oxidation issues

    I used a restore product for the white oxidation on my boat and it worked really well. The color came back and looked great, however one day later the white is back again. Anyone have any suggestions why this happened? Do I need to seal it immediately following application with a wax? Is it...
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    To much play in steering?

    Hi All I've got about, what I estimate to be, a quarter turn on the steering wheel or maybe a little less play in my steering. It's been like this for about 2 years, my local shop says it's probably not worth the money for the age of the boat to try and fix it and suggested I ride it out until...
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    Almost stalling at idle

    Hi all Ive noticed latley that my boat seems to almost stall out while idle. It hasn't actually done it yet but was close today....have to give it a little gas. Also had a little trouble starting it toady which ive never had before since ive owned it. Any suggestions? Can i simply adjust the...
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    How to fix a bent skeg

    Hi All I must of hit something because my skeg is slightly bent. Any recommendations on staightening this out? The local marina said to try adjusting the touqure tab to counter act.....and my friend said to wait until the end of the season. I would just ride it out but the left turns are a...
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    Adding swim platform on existing ladder

    Hello All I have an older 17 ft boat with a small ladder on the back. It's pretty tuff for me to get up and onto the boat, however for my wife who has knee issues and others, its pretty impossible. I think a small platform, just some place to sit your bottom down and turn around would make all...
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    First time bottom paint help

    Hello All I'm getting ready to put bottom paint on my fiberglass boat for the first time. I had it in a slip (fresh water) all last year and experienced some bubbling and what looks like faint flaking after i pressure washed in the fall. I'm pretty handy and ive watched a couple how to...
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    Bottom paint, antifouling suggestions and help

    Hello All Last fall i noticed tiny bubbling and sometimes flaking on by boat after i took it out of the water. (in lake all season, first time left in water in 35 yrs). After research and asking some folks its looks like its the paint blistering or surface osmosis..see pictures. its hard and...
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    New Boat Owner Winterization, Maintenance, and repair

    Hi All I just took my boat out of the water after being in the lake all year. I cleaned and are taking to get winterized next week. I have 3 questions. 1 I used slimy grimy to get the stain off....which worked. There were however some spots where "bubbling " looks like it occurred. When...
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    Boat cover snap button repair

    HI All I have an older fiberglass and plywood hull (1980) baretta boat. It never saw much use before I bought this season. A couple of the buttons came loose now that I have been putting the cover on and off this season. could someone let me know the best way for repair? They are all on...
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    Troubleshooting No power at ignition - Please Help

    Hello All, I had my boat out (1980 Beretta, 140 Mercruiser I/O) over the weekend, when It suddenly shut off while running. Somehow I think the bilge pump and blower switches got turned on and were running for about 20 mintues or so before everything shut down. I now have no power at ignition...
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    Troubleshooting engine that won't start-mixed 87/89 octane?

    Hi All, I started by boat today (1980 Baretta 140 hr I/O Mercruiser), and noticed it was running a little rough at idle. I decided not to take the family out and went back later. It had trouble starting, and I had to give it some gas to get it to run....once I did it ran rough again at idle...
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    Drive up beach and fiberglass boat

    Hi all This is my first year with a boat and I have a question about a beach on the lake I live at. There is a sand beach (freshwater inland lake)which is called "boaters beach "where you are allowed to drive your boat up onto the beach. Is this ok for an i/o fiberglass boat? I trimed it all...
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    I/O trim tilt up or down when docked ?

    Hi All, Just took my boat out for the first time today and docked it at my slip where it will sit for the season. I'm new to boating. Does it matter if I leave the drive unit tilted down or up when docked? It's an I/O Thanks in advance!
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    Opinions on old baretta boat im looking at tomorrow

    Hi All, I'm taking a look at this older boat tomorrow. Anyone know anything about Baretta boats? http://cleveland.craigslist.org/boa/5576035281.html I'm a first time buyer and have read through the "sticky note" checklist and will try to follow as best as I can. Here is what I know - this is...
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    First time boat buyer-please help

    Hello I am a first time potential boat owner and I know absolutely nothing about owning, maintaining, or fixing boats. I just moved into a house in ohio on a small lake that allows boats up to 21 feet. I'm looking for a small, open bow, 17-19 foot i/o or outboard. My price range is 4 or 5 k at...
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