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    Condensation in pontoons?

    I picked up a 1999 Crest pontoon. Backing the trailer up a friend heard some water moving around in the pontoons. The pontoons have 4 seperate chambers with plugs at the tops. I opened/broke each plastic plug and air rushed out. I was then able to siphon a few gallons of water out of each...
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    Plastic under seat vinyl ?

    I'm reupholstering the interior on a pontoon I picked up. So far a few of the seat cushions had plastic under the original vinyl, and some didn't have anything between the foam and vinyl. What's the consensus on plastic under the vinyl between the foam? Does the plastic trap after and...
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    Sewing machine suggestions

    I picked up a new to me pontoon boat today and the interior needs aome areas reupholstered. Can anyone reccomend a budget sewing machine that is capable of doing marine vinyl? I checked my local craigslist for a used industrial machine without much luck. I found one, Yamata CM500. It appears...
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    Chasing vibration

    2003 Sea Ray 182 4.3 Merc #0M369570 Alpha 1 Gen 2 #0M449015 Boat is new to me this year, bought from original owner with low hours. Previous owner said only fluid changes have been done along with winterzations, fresh water only. Recently noticed a vibration either in gear or neutral with RPM...
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    No shoe rule on boat ?

    Ever since I was a kid it was taught early on that you never wear shoes on a boat to limit scuff marks on upholstery and dirt from coming on to the boat. Granted my current boat is a small 19' open bow I had a friend come out and wore water shoes with black rubber soles. I told him he was the...
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    Warning alarm issues

    I realized my warning alarm buzzer has not been going off recently when the key is turned to the on position. I found that alarm has no ground when then key is on, power but no ground. I disconnected the two wires that go to the drive lubr resivoir sensor and jumped them together, alarm...
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    Quality brand towable

    I'm looking to get a new tube as my older O'brien has given up the ghost when the carrier shredded apart last trip. I'm looking for a flat two person tube. I'm Looking at several brands and looking for what has been the most durable for others. So far Connelly and O'brien seem to have nice stuff.
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    Where does this wire go ?

    I was checking things over before we go out on our next trip and found this black wire with a a ring terminal end not connected to anything. It's by the distributor cap and appears to come from the near by wore harness. Black makes me think it's a ground wire? I'm not sure it has ever been...
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    Won't return to idle 4.3

    2003 Sea Ray 182 Engine serial # 0M369570 This boat is newer to me and recently noticed the idle was a tad high at 800rpm. I turned it down on the idle speed screw on the carb (I later read it's suppose to be locked into base timing mode to adjust idle speed? Doesn't make sense to me). Boat...
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    Best adhesive to use for interior trim

    A interior rubber "U" style trim is coming off the edge of the fiberglass. Looking for the best adhesive to put in the groove and reinstall.
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    3.0L pinging/detonation sound

    I'm helping a friend with a 99 Searay 180 with a 3.0L Mercrusier. Here is some background on the situation: He bought the boat knowing it had not been used in two years, and had not been winterized since last used. The block had a few cracks on the left side and he has used JB Weld in the past...
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    Inconsistent idle 3.0L

    Ever since I've owned my current boat (98 Searay 180 with 3.0L) I have had an inconsistent idle issue. If I set the idle speed to 650-700rpm in forward gear idle it is good. After I run at higher RPM and slow down and put it in neutral it will hang around 900rpm, then drop to 800 rpm after 20 to...
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    Correct Spark Plug?

    I have a 3.0L merc (SN# 0L046463) that I currently have the MR43LTS plugs in it, which is whats listed on the spark arrestor. After reading some post I'm not sure if these are the right ones. I do believe that my motor is a 3.0 and not a 3.0LX. Can someone verify if I do have a LX and if the...
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    Time for new riser?

    Re: Time for new riser? I hit the manifold flange with a chisel lightly. I scraped the black carbon off and it's down to solid material. I will hit it again, but I have to go to work in a few. I pointed to a spot with the tip of a file that is maybe 1/64" or little more lower then the rest of...
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    Time for new riser?

    Re: Time for new riser? Here are the pics after I cleaned them up, I have never encountered gaskets so stubborn. The picture on the left is the riser, the right is the manifold. I think that the riser is thin in the area that Don pointed out. I think the manifold is good, or atleast I hope so.
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    Time for new riser?

    Well, I got around to pulling the riser and manifold off my 98 3.0L. I'm confident that no one else has ever had either the manifold or riser off the boat, the paint on the bolts looked that way. The riser had a lot of blockage at the ports, but they cleaned up decent, however the flange isn't...
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    Napa marine gaskets

    I am going to pull my manifold and riser this year on my 1998 3.0L Merc, and saw that Napa carries Sierra gaskets. I can get the entire manifold gasket kit for about $15.00. Anyone have any issues with the Sierra gaskets ? Should I just order the OEM ?
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    Leaf Spring length ?

    I need new springs for my Shoreland'r trailer single axle. I have not pulled a spring off yet, but have been trying to find replacements. They are the common 1 3/4 wide and current ones are 5 leaf units. The front eye is the standard eyelet and the rear is a c-hook(open slipper eye). From...
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    Lift boat from trailer for bunk repair

    Re: Lift boat from trailer for bunk repair I had an idea, not sure if it's only a "good" idea to me, but here it is. Seems to be easy and safe, not sure if that part of the hull is strong enough. Thought is to place a 2x6 about 4 ft long or so on area with red line, place a scissor jack at...
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    Lift boat from trailer for bunk repair

    I have a 1998 Searay 180 that is on a Shorelander trailer. I knew at the end of the season that the brackets on the bunk boards were getting thin, but now one of the brackets has pretty much gave out and the bunk board is sitting on top of the mount. I don't think it's a good idea for me to...
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