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  1. SDSeville

    Faux Teak Decking in 19' bowrider

    Hi Everyone, How do you think this would work and look in my 19' Sea Ray runabout? I tore out the carpet and below is smooth (and very slippery) gel coat. Thanks...
  2. SDSeville

    Faux Teak Decking in 19' runabout

    Hi Everyone, How do you think this would work and look in my 19' Sea Ray runabout. I tore out the carpet and below is smooth (and very slippery) gel coat. Thanks...
  3. SDSeville

    Faux Teak Decking in 19' Runabout

    Hi Everyone, How do you think this would work and look in my 19' Sea Ray runabout. I tore out the carpet and below is smooth (and very slippery) gel coat. Thanks...
  4. SDSeville

    Anyone Ever Park a 30' Boat On The Street in Front of House?

    Have any of you parked a fairly large boat on the street in front of your house temporarily? I need to repower my 30' Maxum cabin cruiser with 9.5' beam (which is usually in a slip) and I can't find anywhere around here to park it for a couple weeks while the motor is being rebuilt. The only...
  5. SDSeville

    Chinese Motor For Mariner 3?

    Have any of you used one of these cheap Chinese 2 stroke motors on your inflatable? Any thoughts? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boat-Engine...033.m2042#rwid Thanks
  6. SDSeville

    1998 Merc 7.4 MPI won't start

    Hi Everyone, I have a Merc 7.4 MPI (300 hours on it) in my 1998 Maxum 2700 SCR. I have had the boat about 16 months and keep it in a slip. I have only put about 15 hours on it in the 16 months. When not in use, I have started it every month and ran until it was at operating temp. The starter...
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    2001 Merc 3.0 Serial Number

    I found this plate just above the starter, but the number does not seem like a serial number. Does anyone know what this is and where else should I look? Thanks
  8. SDSeville

    Back on the lake! New to me Sea Ray 180

    So we sold our old Sea Ray BR last summer after we got our Maxum Cruiser. We really love the cruiser and plan to keep it, but the kids really miss water sports, so I started perusing Craigslist for end of summer deals. I got a really good deal on this 2001 Sea Ray 180 with 3.0. It was a little...
  9. SDSeville

    Does this trailer look like it will work for this boat?

    Hi Everyone, I am considering purchasing this 2001 Sea Ray 180. The trailer is not the original and looks long. Does it look like the boat is sitting on the right spot on the trailer?
  10. SDSeville

    How Do You Stop the Rust on Your Engine?

    My boat has been in a slip in saltwater for about 14 months and my engine is starting to rust in many places. How can I stop it or at least slow it down? Bruce recommended I use this when I flooded my old boat and got the engine wet -- http://www.amazon.com/Fluid-Film-Spr...rds=fluid+film and it...
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    Anchor ball to retrieve anchor on cruiser?

    I still haven't bought a windlass (having trouble prying $2500 out of my wallet) and I was wondering if an anchor ball system would work for my Maxum 2700SCR? I have tried climbing out on the bow and pulling it up by hand but that is a lot of work and gets pretty sketchy if the water is...
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    Hemi 5.7 or Diesel

    Hi Everyone, I am considering getting a new (to me) truck and am trying to decide on a gasser or diesel. Would a Ram 5.7 Hemi tow my Maxum 2700SCR? Dry weight is supposed to be 6500 lbs., but the trailer is a beast and must weigh at least another 2500 lbs. My current rig, GMC Sierra 4.8...
  13. SDSeville

    Does the Wicked Tuna Fleet Not Use Blowers?

    I was watching Wicked Tuna last night (recorded) and noticed that every time they get a bite (middle of the day or middle of the night) , they quickly run and start the engine(s) with no hesitation at all. They are either not using their blowers or they simply leave them on 24 hours a day. It...
  14. SDSeville

    Sea Doo Inflatable Dinghy/Tender

    I picked this up from my brother-in-law last weekend for pretty cheap. Have any of you ever heard of a Sea Doo Dinghy? I can't find any info online. It is the perfect size for us (approx 8') and will be used mostly as a tender and the occasional put around the harbor. The only concerns I...
  15. SDSeville

    Mariner 4 or Kolibri KM-260

    Hi Everyone, I am looking for an inexpensive inflatable to use as both a part-time dinghy/tender and for cruising and fishing in the harbor. I have narrowed my choices down to the Intex Mariner 4 and the Kolibri KM-260 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kolibri-KM-2...3D172103106480) It needs to hold 2...
  16. SDSeville

    Cheap Dinghy

    Hi Everyone, Would this cheap boat work as a dinghy? I would get a 1 to 2hp motor and use it 2 or 3 times a year when we go to at Catalina Island (from our mooring to the docks). https://www.walmart.com/ip/INTEX-Mar...t-Kit/44685830
  17. SDSeville

    DIY Dock Box

    Hi Everyone, I am going to make a triangle dock box to mount next to my slip, similar to this one -- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Taylor-Made-...-/131585776772 but hopefully at a fraction of the cost. My harbor requires them to be premade and of fiberglass, however I have seen many DIY boxes around...
  18. SDSeville

    Choosing a Windlass

    Hi Everyone. My Maxum 2700 SCR (30' LOA/7800 lbs) does not have a windlass. I have tried manually dropping and retrieving the anchor, but it is a little far to the pulpit (especially in rough water) for my liking. Can anyone recommend a windlass? Any thoughts on these...
  19. SDSeville

    How Do You Get Bird Crap Off Canvas?

    My Maxum 2700 has been in a slip at the harbor for a couple months now and I am convinced there are pterodactyls in the area. I am finding enormous piles of bird crap on my bimini (Sunbrella material) and a few other areas of my canvas. Some have baked quite a bit due to the fact that I could...
  20. SDSeville

    Sold My Project -- Sad to see her go

    We bought a new (to us) cabin cruiser about six weeks ago and decided to sell the 1986 Sea Ray to make up for a portion of the cost of the new boat. This was the first vehicle I have ever been sad to see go. Thanks to all of you here and in the engine repair section, she looked and ran...
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