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    Proper way to place engine compartment/bilge fans?

    Thanks - that works! I do open the engine bay hatch before every start - if only to open it 6 inches to allow for some fresh air.
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    Proper way to place engine compartment/bilge fans?

    1989 Sea Ray Pachanga 27 Sport Cruiser. Twin engine. Over time, the fans and vent hoses in the bilge need to be replaced. What is the preferred or the correct way to place new fans and vent hoses? Fresh air intake on one side (port side) and exhaust air on the other side (starboard)...
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    Merc 5.7 Keeps Shearing starter bolts

    Just a wild off the wall comment - but how fresh is the battery? Depending on the compression ratio, a high compression motor, if it cranking slow because of a low voltage, there could be a large amount of torque being applied to the starter and thus the mounts as the starter is trying to...
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    Sharing fresh water intake from one engine to a second engine

    you are right.
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    Sharing fresh water intake from one engine to a second engine

    I can't say I have heard of them. I usually stick with what has always worked for me on anything but I may take a look at that brand. I have a 88 Sea Ray with a 4.3l in it and I will be changing the impeller on it soon. Edit - just looked them up... the Run_Dry one is a little on the high...
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    Sharing fresh water intake from one engine to a second engine

    I use the OEM Mercury kits. I keep two on hand.
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    Sharing fresh water intake from one engine to a second engine

    Hopefully it is ok to insert three photos here as you asked. it's an 1989 Pachanga 27. Very original. Power is twin carbed 5.7Ls with Alpha outdrives. Have to overlook that my trim gauges do not work. I have so many hours in this boat I know where the tabs and trim is at without looking at...
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    Sharing fresh water intake from one engine to a second engine

    I agree with you. I get to thinking a lot of "What if I do this" stuff and away I go. I do it with extreme caution so I don't stress and hurt the motors and also don't hurt myself So I listened to the vast knowledge that is here on the forum and made the right choice. But I do agree...
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    Sharing fresh water intake from one engine to a second engine

    I posted an update. However - one update did not make it correctly and had to repeat it. My apologies for the messed up update.
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    Sharing fresh water intake from one engine to a second engine

    I do replace replace the impellers every 2 years - I have gone 3 years - the question for me was in an emergency - could the single impeller feed two motors. After some experimenting last night - the answer for me is no BUT you guys are absolutely correct. First line of maintenance is...
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    Sharing fresh water intake from one engine to a second engine

    Here's is an unique question, at least for me. I searched the forums, did not see this question in the forums. Boat - 1989 Sea Ray Pachanga, 27ft. Twin 5.7 Mercruisers. Alpha drives. about 750 hours on each motor. Exhaust through water lift mufflers through the hull, not through the props. The...
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    Want to make my 350’s louder

    water lift muffler.
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 vs SEI

    I have a 1989 27ft Sea Ray with twin 350s. I replaced one Mercruiser outdrive with a SEI outdrive 5 years ago. Still going well, and just a side by side comparison, The SEI has a noticeable gear whine. Other than that, performing the same as the Mercruiser outdrive. Definitely cost was my...
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    Glassmaster Cruiser HULL ID

    a couple of weeks ago - I posted about a Glassmaster cruiser I found in an used car lot. I did buy it. The general thought that it was a 1989 24 foot Heritage Cruiser. I was finally able to get the HULL ID number. It decodes to a 1998 Model - serial number 0001. GPCG0001G898 - photo of...
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    Glassmaster Heritage Info

    true. you are right.. lol ..except I don't like snakes and wasps. I did see a wasp nest close by, and this weekend it will be down in the 60s so I can take a chance then as they don't move very fast when it's in the 50s and 60s here. Going to be an adventure just getting it out of this place.
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    Glassmaster Heritage Info

    Yep - I just can't access the hull where the ID would be - as the back of the boat is jammed next to a building.
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    Glassmaster Heritage Info

    thanks - yes definitely a full rebuild and restoration.
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    Glassmaster Heritage Info

    I found this Glassmaster boat in the back of a used car lot. I believe it to be a late 1980's Glassmaster Heritage 24ft. Been sitting for at least 4 years. I made an offer on it, the owner accepted my offer. However, it will be about two weeks before I can move it. In the meantime, I...
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