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    Seller said it came from factory that way ? Doubt it

    1995-24 ft 1995 Bahia WO cuddy , Seller says it has a Mercruiser 4.3 - 6 cylinder Volvo Penta duo prop drive questioning seller claims it came from factory that way ? Never heard of that Years ago when I was repowering my 30 footer shop had a deal on Mercrusier engines using my volvo...
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    Thoughts on a 2001 Yamaha 200 HP 2 stroke - GOOD ? BAD ? UGLY ?

    Not new too this site , boating long time , Every boat I owed power was IOs Mercruiser or Volvo Penta over the years many helpful responses from the moderators My last boat was a 30 footer with twin Volvo Penta IOs , SOLD in August - Think I made a decision , Downsizing Back too a...
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    FUTURE of TWIN Gas / diesel engines in boat , who can afford fill ups

    Took advantage of hot boat market , Sold our 30 ft gas guzzler 1 - 1/2 gallon fuel burn a mile , twin engine cabin cruiser. Figuring in a few months I will have my choice , Newbie owners will be eager too sell , never realizing the cost & work of yacht ownership . Retired couple ...
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    SOLD - My gas guzzler twin volvo penta cabin cruiser - NOW WHAT ? LOOKING

    SOLD BOAT LAST WEEK , Always owing some sort of boat , Last boat was a Laguna WA cuddy fishing , Retired older couple , Decided too purchased a 30 ft cabin cruiser 6 years ago 2004 Sea Ray Cruiser , Do cruising together , enjoying water together , boat had all the comforts of home ...
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    Checking freon level will auto gauges work on Marine Airrr ?

    Unit is 2002 Marine AIRRRRRR - 9000 BTU , I have 15 lbs of R 22 in a cylinder , Last season buddy ( mobile boat repair ) put a few ounces and it ran fine , This year same issue , He cussed up a storm saying what a Bitc__ getting too those fittings THis time around I am doing myself...
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    IS 427 A - freon sold in small cylinder like auto 134a replaces R 22

    Does anybody know if 427a is sold in smaller cylinders ? like 134 a freon for cars ? Its a replacment for R 22 , I need a little too top off , This year my little network of repair people are out of R 22 , Phased out , You can buy it but have too be a licensed tech its sold in 25 lb...
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    leaking bow hatch window

    Bowan hatch window , Last season I removed entire bowan hatch , ( top portion ) too fix leak cleaned frame , gasket good , no cracks , not brittle Re- Installed gasket , placed glass over on gasket , Only thing holding glass inplace is a a bead of silicone along the border of glass...
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    ideas other then aditional anchor ,

    Dont have a windlass on my 30 footer cruiser anchor is 18 lbs , getting too it is painful , Do it when I have too , climb up few steps thru window walking too anchor locker , avoiding this process I carried a light weiight ( never weighted ) possibly 10 lb circle anchor that I thru off of the...
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    No visible mold but there is a musky smell

    Open cabin door a musky odor hits U 28 ft cruiser Until recently a large home dehumidifier, water dumped into shower sump pump , then dumps over board , took up a lot of room, No change still had that musky smell when opening cabin door plus the heat from dehumidifier felt like it was 100 I...
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    Adding A/C vent into aft cabin

    Boat has 10000 BTU older a/c , 30 amp old style freon , Still working OK ( hope I don't jinx myself ) , On this boat manufacture installed single 8/8 vent , NO louvers , blows directly on me 10000 BTU is too much for a 28 footer , and cold down there , if memory is correct venting...
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    Raymarine 53 shot , New Ray costly verses other brands ?

    My Raymarine 53 is shot , Unit is 18 years old , Same model is still available , This way I can use flush mount but pricing for Raymarine verses a Uniden or other brand is triple Seldom off shore and if I am no more then 3 -5 miles , Majority of boating is ICW , inland , Uniden /...
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    Is this a new Regal Forum thru I BOATS?

    Greetings , Is this a new Regal Boat Forum thru I BOATS ? Not on any forum quite sometime and came across few topics that I have had too deal with on my 2860 . Thinking it would be helpful too others Responded too 2 this morning , Moderator came back indicating ONE HIT WONDERS ? From...
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    How too test if PU coil is weak ?

    2004 = VP 4,3 GXI intermittent start issue , Thinking it was coil pack , changed engine started , Over few weeks had start no start , messing around with coil pack , swapping out again , ( spares ) starts , Other day no start again Came back too boat with spark tester , Had spark...
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    2nd ignition coil after failure after a 1/2 hr ? what would cause ?

    Twin 4;3 GXI 2002 ignition module failure , 2nd time , within weeks Had a raw water pump failure spraying salt causing damage too many parts Salt sprayed was pushed up hitting alternator , alternator thru salt all over ECM , Throttle air sensor , , Coil pak , Alternator , Starter also...
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    Loosing water pressure ? Pump runs , shuts, then repeats over & over

    Since owing boat 2 years this on/off of the pump has plagued me. Low on the priority list I live with it, Now I want too correct . ​Boat is a 30 ft cruiser. I shut pump from control panel when done using water. Boat has a hot water tank not connected too engine . Gets hot off of dock side ...
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    BOAT CABIN STINKS ? MILDEW SMELL < HOW CAN I REMOVE SMELL ?

    Generally on this forum asking engine advice, This is a twist for me . MILDEW SMELL ​Boat was laid up months for new engines ​Boat on a trailer tilted up as high as possible, drain plug removed ​Kept outside Canvas cover from windshield over transom ​Entire bow from windshield forward was not...
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    Can I adjust shifter cable off throttle body ?

    push throttle speed is fine. upon return it slows up but still way too fast & unsafe ​Just had engine work and shop repair person mentioned cable shift cable way too long for my boat ., Saying too guy I don't know previous owner changed ​After months of waiting for boat I was anxious and...
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    what size flat head ? changing gear oil volvo penta duo

    I want too change my gear oil and not sure of flat head size or socket size. too remove so I can drop gear oil ? . . DO NOT WANT TOO STRIP ​Removed duo props ( have tool ) Removed plastic cover with the 3 screws . . I see the vent screw but did not attempt too open until I find right...
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    6 gallon hot water tank has surface rust bottom with 2 inch whole

    Seaward 6 gallon Hot water tank . original too boat from 2003 ​Hot water temp is good surface rust all over bottom . At corner , there is a whole apx 2 inches long 1/4 inch wide I have sheets of heavy duty aluminum, that will cover . Once whole is covered , painted , will the whole effect...
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    PUZZLED, Rotted wood is a front motor mount ?

    Owing 20 years , ​21 ft 1984 walk around cuddy cabin fisherman model sea ray . ​Comments at boat ramp, Never knew sea ray made a walk around. cuddy , nice boat . Original 4 cylinder 488 IO engine was done ​Covered boat protecting from weather &; rodents until I find another engine In the mean...
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