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  1. tpenfield

    Bravo 3 Shifting Issue

    When you have the drive off, just make sure you are getting proper movement of the lower shift cable and that the fitting in the bell housing is tight.
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    My boat is being a boat . . .

    I got to run the boat some more to get the fuel burn while on plane. Last year it was around 1.15 - 1.20 mpg.
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    My boat is being a boat . . .

    After about 3 hours of cleaning while talking with a few old-timers at the town dock, I got the boat cleaned up so it is presentable. The seas were quite calm, so I took the boat out for a quick spin and back. Having indicators for the trim tabs really helps, as I set them to about 10˚ down...
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    Bravo 3 Shifting Issue

    I've taken my Bravo outdrives apart a couple of times. Once was to replace seals and some bearings, the other time was to fix a delayed shift. The shifting is done in the top part of the drive, so you can disassemble the upper and hopefully see what is wrong. Check the basics first, like...
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    8.1Gi milky oil and making oil

    Welcome to iBoats . . . I think I know why the PO changed the oil before selling the boat . . . If the engine has a full closed cooling system, it would be fairly easy to pressure test the block and find (hear) the leak. What inspections did you have done before buying the boat? What...
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    Buying my first fishing boat

    Welcome to iBoats . . . Yes, you need to up your budget to get something decent. See what $30K CND can get.
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    Vintage Mercury Cooling Issue

    I pulled the spark plugs, cleaned them up checked the wiring, etc. The engine WAS running on 1 cylinder, by the looks of the plugs, the bottom one was firing, not the top cylinder. Runs good now - at least for the time being 😀 I think I’ll get some new plugs for it.
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    Who here would buy a boat with 1400hours on a 454 mpi?

    2 years ago I sold my Formula 330 - twin 7.4L Mercruisers with 1,050 hours. It does effect selling price, and it may take a bit longer to sell, as boats of similar age with less hours are more attractive to buyers. If a seller is realistic about asking price vs. age vs. usage hours, then they...
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    New owner - 2003 Roamer 43

    Welcome to iBoats . . . If you haven't been able to find a manual or any info online, then it may not exist. Have you reached out to Chris-Craft for any info on the fuel system? Their customer service folks are helpful. (I've worked with Carlo and Leo on their service staff) Perhaps you...
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    Vintage Mercury Cooling Issue

    Thx (y) I'll be headed to the boat dock this AM with some tools in hand. I'm hoping it is something simple, like Spark plug fouling or a wire fray. To get to the points/coil I believe I need to pull the flywheel IIRC. :unsure:
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    1995 Chaparral 2550 SX Refit and Restoration

    Nice write-up. I've often considered Sea Ray as the 'Chevrolet' of boats. Chappy has always been on my short list of boats, but never owned one. I did take a look at a 327 SSX when I made my recent upgrade, but the boat had raw water cooled engines w/ CAT exhaust in the ocean . . . :cautious:
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    No power to my radio, cabin lights or refridgerator

    Yes, if the charger was connected AFTER the battery switch, the charger (when AC is available) would be putting 12+ volts to the DC circuitry. However, the switch would need to be on in order for the charger to be able to charge the batteries. It sounds like the wiring of your boat might be a...
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    Vintage Mercury Cooling Issue

    @racerone . . . I am thinking that the engine is running on one cylinder. Being a 1969 it is a points ignition system. Wondering how involved it would be to switch to the coils?
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    My boat is being a boat . . .

    It's launched . . . . . We departed for the ramp @ 10:45 am . . . There was somebody launching a small center console, but not much of a wait. The guy tied up his boat to the dock and drove his trailer home. So, we backed down the ramp, and this size of a boat tends to draw a crowd of...
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    No power to my radio, cabin lights or refridgerator

    Radio, cabin lights, navigation lights, etc. all run on DC. Your Shore power should have a charger that can replenish the batteries while on shore power. It looks like you have a refrigerator, range, cabin outlets that are AC powered. Often when a refrigerator has either AC or DC powered...
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    No power to my radio, cabin lights or refridgerator

    You posted the instrument panel. Is there an electrical panel in the cabin?
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    No power to my radio, cabin lights or refridgerator

    Post some pictures of your electrical panel (both the AC and the DC panels), as that will help with further responses.
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    1977 evenrude 85 hp ignition problem

    @Jeff85evenrude Welcome to iBoats. Please review the forum rules, particularly about posting to old threads. Closed.
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    Who here would buy a boat with 1400hours on a 454 mpi?

    I do salt water . . . closed cooling is a must IMO. Orca should have a full closed cooling kit for that engine. Put one on BEFORE the boat sees the salt. Flush the engine with oxalic acid as a prep to the closed cooling installation. If the compression checks out OK, then get your best price...
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    1995 Chaparral 2550 SX Refit and Restoration

    BTW - in you opinion, which boat was better built? The Searay 27 or the Chappy 25?
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