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  1. SDSeville

    Dry Vinyl

    My seats and cushions look excellent and have no rips or cracking. However, they are very dry and stain very easily at the touch. They clean up pretty easily but as soon as you step on them or touch them it leaves a mark. Does anybody know of anything I can put on them from a conditioner to a...
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    Electric Winch

    Is there a reliable electric winch for around $300? My boat is only 20', but I always have trouble winching it the last foot unless I dunk the trailer too deep, then I have trouble lining it up on the bunks.
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    Finally Having My 7.4 Rebuilt

    It has been a long time, but I am finally going to rebuild the hydrolocked 7.4 gen VI in my 1998 Maxum SCR2700. Been dead for about 18 months now. Since the boat is in a slip and I have no trailer, I was going to be stuck using the local marina and paying $12,000. I have a new friend a couple...
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    Dry Joint and Closed Cooling on Gen VI 7.4

    Hi Everyone, I am finally getting around to repowering my Maxum with a remanufactured 7.4. The shop is recommending a Dry Joint exhaust manifold and closed cooling. They said this way I wouldn't have to worry about hydrolock caused by leaking manifolds or risers in the future. I get the...
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    How Much Is Reasonable For Toilet Installation

    Hi All, The local pump out service also does installations and repairs. They want $250 to install this toilet. Does that sound about right? 1998 Maxum 2700 SCR https://www.iboats.com/shop/johnson-...style-12v.html
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    Gimbal Bearing Alpha One Gen II

    Is OEM the way to go on gimbal bearings?
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    Bait Tank Placement in/on 18' bowrider

    Hi Everyone, I just bought a new to me bait tank and I'm debating on where to mount it on my Sea Ray 180. It is a little awkward on the swim platform, but that is where it will likely wind up. One of my fishing buddies thinks I should just put it inside the boat right in front of the engine...
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    3.0 Alternator Belt Replacement

    So this seems simple enough with this old post from Don. However, I have seen a few other posts and youtoube videos that say to jack the engine up slightly. These instructions don't mention that. Is it necessary? 2001 Sea Ray 180 3.0
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    Prepping deck for non-skid paint

    I am prepping my deck for Total Tread non-skid paint in my 2001 Sea Ray 180 BR. I removed the carpet and finally got rid of all the glue (the glue was a lot of work). I found what looks like a few sloppy repairs that were done by the manufacturer prior to them installing the original carpet...
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    2019 5.7 Hemi vs. 2018 3.5 Ecoboost

    So I have been hemming and hawing about getting rid of my 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 for a couple years (as several of you may have read here). I figured I would just keep it and fix it up to tow a little better -- 4.11 gears, spectre cold air intake, and Diablo Predator II tune. It turned out great...
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    Do Any of You Use a Pressure Washer to Clean your Boat?

    I am thinking of buying a pressure washer to make cleaning my boats easier. Do any of you use one? Do I need to worry about max PSI (too high) and are there any areas I should be careful with? Thanks
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    Repowering 1998 Maxum 2700 SCR -- Mercrusier 7.4

    Hi All, Some may remember a thread I had back in October when I had a slow turning 7.4 that would not start. I was away from the boat for about three weeks and when I returned, it was completely frozen. The local marina inspected and diagnosed as hyrolock. Time for new motor or rebuild. Since I...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
  18. 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
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    1998 Merc 7.4 MPI won't start

    Here is what the plugs look like. I am going to take the belt off and try to turn counter clockwise after 24 hours of PB Blaster in the cylinders. If it doesn't budge, I will begin the process of determining what to do with the motor -- Crate motor (not likely), but if so, which one. New or...
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    1998 Merc 7.4 MPI won't start

    OK, so I was finally able to stand on my head long enough to get a good look at the starter connections and.... So looks fine right?:eek: I didn't have my tools with me, so I will have to go down there in the next couple days and clean it up. I need to break down and buy an entire set...
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