1984 Searay Cuddy Cruiser with a 350 Mercruiser. I'm trying to get my boat running again after sitting idle for a couple years. I replaced the batteries but I could not get the starter to work. Kudos to AllDodge who correctly suspected it was corroded battery terminals, most likely the ground...
I have a 1984 Searay Cuddy Cruiser with a 350 Mercrusier V8 that has been stored for 2 or 3 years. I recently tried to get it running with no luck. I started with new batteries. Most.all of the console features work (wipers, lights, etc) and the trim switches work. But I can't get any activity...
I need to replace my shift commandeer and I'm having trouble finding a suitable replacement. Mine is a panel mount that has a trim switch and seperate trailer tilt button. I can't find a Mercruiser controller that has both the trim and trailer switches. I did find a Teleflex 1752P that appears...
I need to replace my shift commander (1984 Alpha One Drive) and most replacements require Gen II cables. There seem to be a few Gen I compatible controllers out there. Is it worth switching to the Gen II cables? Is the engine end on the Gen II cables the same as Gen I?
I have been having problems with my boat dying when I put it in gear. I removed the lower shift cable thinking that was the problem. The cable seems to be in very good shape and after I removed it from mounting bracket it slides very smoothly. I have a new one and will replace it anyway, but I...
The bracket and air fitting shown in the picture was attached to the top of my Alpha One sterndrive. It is clearly an air hose coupler, but its just a dead fitting, there is nothing connected to the back of it. Can anyone tell me what this was for?
Thanks
Mike
Hi, I’m new to the forum (and to boats) but you’ve already helped me with replacing the trim switches on my Alpha One sterndrive. Lot of work and a poor design IMO, but I digress…
I started having trouble with the engine dying when I shift into reverse and sometimes into forward. The general...
