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    Sea Ray models question

    I have some questions about Sea Ray boats. I own a 1990 Sea Ray 200cc. I think it measures at 20 ft and 10 inches. I know before 200cc was made in 1990 Sea Ray made 21 Ft Seville. What was the biggest difference between the 2 models. I never seen on up close and personal. Are the boats pretty...
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    90 sport jet pump.

    Ok guys I am new to this jet thing. I wanted to drain the pump oil before the winter. I want to do this since I dont know how long it will take me to get the engine serviced. Anyway... I looked under the boat and did manage to see on plug/screw. I unscrewed that plug and nothing really came out...
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    1993 bayliner jazz drain plug?

    Hello, This boat has no drain plug? It looks like it all drains from the drive? Correct me if I am wrong but pressure of the water would sink the boat. Thanks,
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    90 hp sport jet help

    Hello guys, My buddy just got a super clean and solid 1993 Bayliner Jazz jet boat. Everything is looking tip top shape including the new cushions. Only problem is the engine. Guy he got it from said it overheated and end of story. Block looks decent just needs to be machined. Pistons are shot...
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    Is red pop safe to use?

    Hello, Last year I used the 5 gallon method with red pop -50F. This year went I went to westmarine tand he dude told me not to use red pop since it's not safe for the block??? I know they have 2 other rating like -70 and -100 and they are a lot more money. I didnt have a cracked block last...
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    Winterizing question

    So I winterized last year and my boat made it with no problems here in COLD Michigan. I service everything and fog the engine but I do use the 5 gallon bucket to flush the engine out. Here is what I do and you tell me why people say to stay away from using this method. I drain the cold block...
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    1990 4.3 Mercruiser Hp rating.

    I have a 1990 4.3 Merc. Top cover says 205HP 4.3 LX. I looked in my manual and service manual and all of the 205 HP 4.3's are the same serial # just like the 4.3 Merc LX models. Weird. I know I have a 4bb Rochester but most people say I cant have the 205 Hp because I have 1990 model or...
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    Temp gauge question.

    I have a 1990 4.3 Mercruiser. I dont know if my gauges are just getting old but here is what i got. My temp gauge reads normal. I mean once warmed up it will read 150F and I even checked it with a heat gun. Problem is when I turn the key off it wont reset. Before I would turn they key off and...
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    Alpha one Gen 1 raw water pump question.

    Hello, I have a 1990 Alpha one Gen 1 with raw water pump in the leg. I had this boat for 2 seasons. So last winter I bought all new parts for it. I didnt replace the pump this spring but did my thermostat. My boat ran 145F all of last summer. After replacing thermostat it ran about 150F? Kind of...
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    1990 4.3 merc bogs a little at WOT

    Anyway boats runs great and idles fine. My problem is WOT throttle. When I slowly add throttle it will run fine and I can trim it out. If I am running half throttle and punch it all the way it will pick up speed and then choke out at full throttle and drop few RPM. If I back the throttle off...
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    Alpha one prop.Help neede!

    Hello guys, I need help with a prop situation. I have a 1990 4.3 Mercruiser with a alpha one gen 1 drive. Boat is a sea ray 200cc so a 21ft cuddy. Anyway when I first got the boat it would run 40 mph with a 21p alluminum @ 4600 or so RPM WOT. This winter I upgraded to a Stiletto 21p stainless...
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    Merc cold start and Idle problem

    Well, I have a good topic here I think. There is a no good way really to start a cold boat or boat period. So My Merc runs like a top. Tap on wood. I service the hell out of it and everything is good. My 4bb Carb is original and last time it was rebuilt was like 4 years ago. I found a tag on...
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    4.3 mercruiser Right bank hot

    I have another topic. 1990 4.3 Merc V6. If looking at the engine from inside the boat. My buddy has one and it runs always warmer on the right bank. I told him that its because of the steering cooler being connected to the right bank. I know 4.3 have the main drive water impeller hose on right...
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