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    91 four winns 285 express cruiser question

    Do have couple of OMC mechanics on hand and do understand the concerns. Two quick questions in that I'm experiencing a small leak at the stern after putting the boat in the water, could be around the transom mount but hard to see. Any suggestions where to start looking? The other question is...
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    A plumbing problem

    Seem's to be holding, came out bit too easily, always wonder about 30 year old specially when it's hidden from view, figured it might need little help. Thanks for your reply.
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    A plumbing problem

    Removed by faucet due to having to replace a broken nut. The line with the red tape is securely attached and looks like it may have had little help with a slight touch of a glue compound. I was checking the other with a slight pull and twist and came right out. Understanding this has city...
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    285 Kitchen Sink Faucet

    Thanks, sorry for the confusion. This boat has on the Stbd side, what they call a Black tank for the sewage and on the Port side a Grey tank, with emptying points labeled "Waste". I just purchased the boat and the seller said it all sinks etc. went to the Grey tank. As mention in op, the sinks...
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    285 Kitchen Sink Faucet

    Found the parts in local hardware surplus store, thanks for the suggestion. This 285 is very new to me and the manual I received with covers all models from 235 to 355 or larger and gets confusing so I need to ask a question. The pump out collection area at the bottom of the steps I notice a...
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    285 Kitchen Sink Faucet

    The nut that holds the faucet broke and having trouble finding a replacement. Its 1-1/4 inch 14 tpi plastic nut. There is no mention of the manufacture on the faucet Any help would be appreciated finding a replacement. Many thanks
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    91 four winns 285 express cruiser question

    Great info, thanks Lou.
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    91 four winns 285 express cruiser question

    Thanks for that Lou, good info but have made a deal but at least I know where to get advice.
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    91 four winns 285 express cruiser question

    https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1991-four-winns-285-express-8019403/
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    91 four winns 285 express cruiser question

    I have looked at a few and haven't seen carpet covered wood decking, would have just walked off the boat...
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    91 four winns 285 express cruiser question

    Thanks for that. Here is the exact text in the dealer add: 1991 Four Winns 285 Express Very roomy and comfortable pocket cruiser. This Four Winns 285 Express has a relatively wide beam at 10'2". Some nice features are fold-away aft bench seat, air conditioning and a solid fiberglass bottom.
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    91 four winns 285 express cruiser question

    Hi all, was reading an add for this model and mentioned it having a solid fiberglass bottom. Is this referring to the hull and the stringers being solid?
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    Trying to find a part question..

    1993 Sea Ray SunSport 310. Had some work done over the winter and now the electric cylinder only opens the engine hatch a few feet. I haven't used the boat much this year and was told there is a part missing. The mechanic is no longer in business so I stuck with trying to find this part. The...
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    1994 15 hp Johnson Fuel Problem

    Any ideas where this, so called powder came from? Is this something to do with the un-leaded fuel we use now or the additives they put in it?
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    1994 15 hp Johnson Fuel Problem

    Thanks guys, both correct, started by pulling the gas pump apart and was in very good shape then removed the carb. In the bowl was a whitish residue and when it dried became a powder. The lower part of the body that sits in the gas had a rough finish and had obviously corroded and formed this...
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    1994 15 hp Johnson Fuel Problem

    Just got dingy out of storage, two new plugs, replaced gas, checked gas filter and drained chamber. Unable to get it to start. It's a clean unit and never a problem before but such is life. Checked spark and checking spark plug there in no sign of gas on the plug. Checked again the chamber for...
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    Coatings

    I have a tank with liquid in it with a right angled fill pipe. Last year purchased 1/16 stainless wire rope and added a small weight and coated it with chalk and with great pains was just able to tell the liquid height. The problem was it's hard to see the chalk and it didn't adhere well to the...
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    Thermostat Gasket question

    1988 30 Sea Ray with twin 5.7 L and removed a thermostat gasket that had a metal interior sandwiched by layers of regular gasket material. The only type that I can find is the regular impregnated paper type. Can anyone help to find where the metal type layer type gaskets are available. The...
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    Discolored Hull

    Purchased a 1993 inflatable hard bottom AB and has been left in the water for few seasons and the hull and outboard is badly stained. Have tried many detergents that don't touch the problem. Any suggestions please.
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    Best way to dip a gas tank

    My gas gauges have never worked and have now discovered by tying a small socket can drop it into the tank and can feel bottom. Difficult to tell the exact height and wonder if anyone can point me in the right direction as to the best type of twine and maybe a chalk that will easily show the...
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