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  1. SkiGuy1980

    Question regarding wood used in new Sea Ray

    My cousin is looking at a new 2018 Sea Ray 210 SPX (I think those are the letters ;) ). He's also considering the 190. They are decent looking boats but it's clear there is some wood wrapped in glass used in the construction. Is this the standard for Sea Ray entry level models and is there a...
  2. SkiGuy1980

    Uncoupled trailer at 60 MPH...

    Today was a first for me... I was on 65 in Nashville and traffic was moving along even though it was a bit busy. This guy in a large Toyota truck passed me pulling an empty jet ski or dolly trailer (forgive me... I didn't initially pay him much attention). Anyway... he pulls back in front of me...
  3. SkiGuy1980

    Hour meter running fast

    I've noticed the hour meter is incrementing a tenth every 2 minutes on this new boat (350 mag merc). Does anyone know where it picks up that signal? Obviously need to get corrected before my 20 hour boat has 60... and so on.
  4. SkiGuy1980

    Prop recommendation to correct tendency to cavitate

    My 2016 Crownline 21SS has a tendency to cavitate during slight turns when running at top speeds. Unlike my previous boats the cavitation doesn't greatly improve with throttle/trim adjustments once it starts. I've had to come off plane and take off again. Kind of wondered if the max trim setting...
  5. SkiGuy1980

    What are the symptoms of a cracked block on a 350 Mag

    I took the boat out for the first time this season. It was a harsh winter and I've worried about the winterization since fall (first time with this new boat). As soon as I started it I raised the lid to look for issues... and there is water pouring out behind the front mount port side... and a...
  6. SkiGuy1980

    Trim question on 2005 Chaparral 196

    I just test drove one of the cleanest used boats I've ever stepped aboard. It's a well-appointed 2005 Chaparral 196 SSI with the 4.3L Merc. Even though it's a bit shorter than I wanted I loved almost everything about the boat. The only concern was that the bow would start to bob or porpoise if...
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