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    Crack found in the block

    Well don't beat yourself up too bad, you're probably not the only one.. I wouldn't trust any of the parts left that have coolant passages. Find an old truck engine and convert it to marine...
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    Crack found in the block

    My guess is it wasn't winterized at all, cracks in the top of the block to me means it was full of water, I bet you find more cracks.in the valley as well...
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    Crack found in the block

    I'm afraid that motor is finished. It froze up..
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    When to change the steering cable

    Just a heads up, if you choose to replace the cable insure no electrical wires are tied to it..
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    Fasteners thru hull of thin hull fiberglass boat below waterline

    Chamfer the hole a bit inside and out, fill with epoxy filler and fair when dry. Then scuff up the inside a bit and epoxy your mounting block.
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    1996 SeaRay 215 Express Cruiser electrical issue

    just start cleaning the connections, I have a 95 SR and I found the buss bar terminals for ground wires needed it badly..It's a good pastime when you feel like tinkering...
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    Will my oil pan gasket leak or should I re-do it?

    Looks like the flange on the pan is bent now. You cannot over lap a gasket and expect it to seal. Trim the cork to fit and use a sealant at the joint.
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    What depth is safe for a stern drive 16ft to 18ft boat?

    I don't know anything about them but maybe a jet drive would serve better.
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    Be easy on me please. Total newbie.

    Something similar happened to me year before last. My neighbor sold his house, gave me his searay and moved back to England. Now he wants to come visit me so he can use his old boat! LOL
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    Bow Stopp Guidance

    Ok, don't look too bad... you have several mounting points on the forward cross brace for the c channel brackets like you currently have on the back. Once they are installed you run a bunk board far enough forward to catch at least half the boat and carry the boat above the fenders a couple of...
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    If you raise a rain barrel 10 feet high, and attach a garden hose what kind of pressure can you expect from gravity alone.

    The water is coming down my down spout pretty good at the moment!
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    Bow Stopp Guidance

    Build 3 saw horses, one for the motor and the other 2 to put the boat on so you can work on it and the trailer... Post a picture of the trailer alone..
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    I assume I need an engine alignment, vibration when drive is engaged

    All tools I've seen are quite long, around 30 in or so...
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    Bow Stopp Guidance

    I see what appears to be a partial bunk at the transom that should extend forward to support the hull. Take the boat off the trailer and you will see where the bunks should be.
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    Clear hose

    It was just an off the wall thought I had after seeing the topic come up. I appreciate the input and may give it a go..
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    Bow Stopp Guidance

    You need to get the boat off the frame and install some proper bunks first.
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    Clear hose

    Thanks for the tip. It could be a good help if I see the temp going up..
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    Clear hose

    Thanks for the reply! That's my thoughts as well but as I plan on replacing the hose soon I was curious if it could be done with some clear from the steering cooler to the thermostat and used as a early warning.
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    Clear hose

    I've often seen recommendations for a section of clear hose installed at the thermostat for the water intake to diagnose overheating. Can you leave it in the system permanently and if you can, what type or brand?
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    Bravo 3 Measurement Request

    Ok, I'm totally ignorant regarding the bravo 3, why do you block off the intake port?
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