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    New boat to me,omc cobra shifts hard!!

    Good morning all! Thank you ahead of time,have not been back to this site due to lack of boating:grumpy:But I now have a newer craft,so far happy with it overall!!:D Its a 1989 four wins 285 vista but looks more like a 315 vista way its laid out.. Anyways,its my first twin set up twin 351 with...
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    mercruiser 260 low vacuum

    Good morning everyone need some direction on this one.. 1980 Mercruiser 260 hp engine low vacuum at idle(10-12).. Vacuum gauge does fluctaute slightly (no quick flicker) between 9-13 at idle,steady throughout range off idle up.. Tune-up done,timing spec set a 8 btdc(was 17 btdc) compression all...
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    What to use to fill holes and drill!

    Good morning. I have a 1980 sea ray 245 da and the teak runners that go down each side of the hatch are loose.Someone previously installed larger screws so i cant do that. What filler do you suggest that i could drill after to resecure these to the boat?
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    more water then fuel!

    Hello all. Just wanted some opinions on this issue. 1980 sea ray 245 da with a mercruiser 260 single engine. Runs good ,starts good.Tried to get it up on plane,sputtered and died. Fuel to carb,fuel in float bowl,spark, everything there would not fire. Reassemble the carb top and it fired up and...
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    1980 sea ray 245 DA CABIN COVER

    Good morning everybody,wondering if anybody can help me out..I bought this boat last year and it has no cabin hatch cover.. I have been looking for some measurements or pictures or anything so i can make my own to no avail,you step down on the left hand side and the hatch cover appears as if it...
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    mercruiser gimble bearing noise?

    Hello all.. I have a 1980 sea ray 245 da and has worked well all summer. Took it for a quick drive and noticed a noise,growling from rear like a wheel bearing in a car,i suspect gimble bearing..Any other possiblities? Louder at high rpm and does change when turning. I have so far read a lot of...
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    Outboard size?

    Hello all. Just wondering..I have a 25 ft searay and am finishing the swim platform and thinking about a small outboard motor to mount to for emergencies(like when the big one gives up!).. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas on size or if they have a similar setup what size do you have? thanks
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    alcohol stove fuel

    Hello all. Just wondering if anyone else has a pressurized alcohol stove and if so what kind of fuel do you use? I am in canada and denatured alcohol is methal hydrate but it say on the container not for use in pressurized systems....I am wondering if someone is using anothing type or kind of fuel?
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    canadian boat insurance

    Hello all.. This is my first real boat (sea ray 245 da) and i know i am gonna need insurance.. Any ideas of where or how much? Anybody who is real happy or unhappy with their boat insurance?
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    Teak Wood?

    Hello all. I recently got a 1980 sea ray 245 DA craft and the swim platform looks horrible. I do believe it is teak. I have done lots of reading on posts and now have some ideas but i still have a question.. The platform looks like the stain or vanish has flaked off and it has a clear coating...
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    Winterizing/propane Question

    Hello all.. Want to thank eveyone in advance.. I just recently got a 1980 Sea Ray 245 and have done all that i know to winterize..When i went to winterize it i ran coolant through and had it spitting out the back but none came from the prop..I ran it for prob 3-5 min. Should i be...
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    Stringer Material?

    Hello all.. After talking to everyone i have decided to restring my 1974 fibreform boat.. I was reading threads and am a bit confused.. My boat from the hull to the floor board is may 3 ft high at the back... the stringer at the rear where the motor is bolted to is totally encased in fibreglass...
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    rotted stringer!!!foam? NEED ADVICE!

    Hello all.. I have a 24 ft fibreform boat (1974)with rotted stringers.. I never would have guess as bad as it is.. There is nothing left and at the front in the cuddy is the same way.. I have talked to many people and some say just leave them(i dont agree) some say just install new stringers...
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    trim/tilt question on omc stringer

    O.k eveyone has been really helpfull still trying to figure out my other thread on my "where is the hole for the wire question"under omc stringer help but another question. I have been reading that the front motor mounts should be a hydraulic ram to lift or lower the entire unit for trimming, my...
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    Omc Stringer Help!!!

    Hello all. New to this website it is really good! anyways i recently purchased a 1974 fibreform 24 ft with a 350 and omc outdrive..I have got a used complete outdrive to install on this boat (boat one was destroyed,never came with it) and have a issue.. I have my two wires in the wiring harness...
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