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  1. beason

    which fuel sender do i need?

    I have a 99 sea ray 180, and the gauge seems to be stuck on F. I took the wires off the sender, cleaned up the metal, and checked connections, and nothing. I can make the gauge move by removing the wire, so i think the sender is stuck. I asked the local dealer, and they want $81 and its on...
  2. beason

    hard to start, and dieseling. timing or something else?

    merc 3.0l in a 99 sea ray. starting: will not start from neutral position. i have to press the throttle only button and move the throttle just to the first notch. most times it will start up from there. others it starts but chugs and dies. I have to give it even more throttle to "clear the...
  3. beason

    How do i adjust the trim guage senders?

    99 sea ray with merc 3.0l I/O and alpha II outdrive. The trim used to be close, but has progressivly gotten farther and farther off. Now it only moves the last 1/4 or so of the gauge. I am pretty sure the sensors are new(ish) and have been replaced within the last 2 years. How do i adjust them?
  4. beason

    how long can i run the radio?

    I know this has probably been asked at least a few times, but i could not find anything with a search. We like to go out, anchor out, and float around. When doing so, the SO always wishes we could run the radio, but im afraid it will run the battery to low and we will not be able to get it...
  5. beason

    Anyone boat the galveson bay area? i have some questions.

    I have been boating in the clear lake/taylor lake area for the last 2 years. I have only went out into the bay two times and those tow times we didnt venture out very far. I would like to make the trip out to redfish island, but i am unsure as to if i have enough boat to do it. I currently own...
  6. beason

    Question about reinstalling in hull transducer.

    I noticed on the last outing that my depth finder was reading 0.0 and blinking. I got out there today to check it out. I pulled the transducer off the mount, it was dry inside and it was kind of dirty, so i cleaned it up and tested it in a bucket. It read, although it seemed to be a little off...
  7. beason

    so.. what the heck am i doing wrong?

    so i bought this flag pole for my boat http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019M5EWW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 I get it in, and have to wait a few days for the rain to let up, so i can try it. I take it out sunday and it just wont fit!! i have stern socket with the brand name "perco" on it. It...
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    a few questions about 3.0l merc after first run of the year.

    I did a little work on the engine, and boat in prep for this year. new plugs, starter, prop, and bilge float were completed by me. Bellows, impeller, gimbals, and shift cable were all done by a reputable shop. I went from a 21p prop to a 19p prop. I started it here on the muffs before we left...
  9. beason

    Finally!!

    Boat is fixed!! ended up having to take it to a shop to do the bellows, gimbal, and impeller. Maybe next time ill be in a better position to tackle it myself. I replaced the starter and bilge pump float switch though, so i got a little blood, sweat, and tears into it. Spend the holiday...
  10. beason

    help identifing this boat

    My buddy is looking to get a boat. His son found this one for sale on the north side of town, and sent him this Picture. He has asked me for advice on the boat, but i dont even know what it is. I got the basics, check floor for soft spots, check hull, and engine. It looks to be an I/O so...
  11. beason

    new starter, want to protect.

    So i got a new starter for my 99 sea ray with merc 3.0l. I was wondering if there was anything i could spray inside it while i have it off to help protect from rust, and corrosion. something like WD-40 but that will last longer. Thanks for your time.
  12. beason

    99 sea ray won't turn over.

    99 sea ray with 3lt merc. Battery charged over night, got ready to start for the first time this year and all I get is a loud click, and the voltage gauge dives. Any way to test out the starter without removing it? It started fine last year. Anything else to check? Thanks in advance. Update...
  13. beason

    easy way to clean out water passages?

    when i did the winterization of my boat, i noticed there was a decent amount of rust and buildup inside the water passages. Is there anything i can flush the cooling system with to help clear that out? something like CLR? i will be changing the water impeller soon, and would like to do this...
  14. beason

    ordered the parts. want to make sure i got everything.

    i have a 99 sea ray 180 with the merc 3.0l and alpha one gen 2 combo. I have a torn shift cable boot that has to be replaced, so while i have it apart, i want to do all they other stuff. so here is the plan all bellows shift cable gimbal impeller i will have to replace the lower oil with the...
  15. beason

    trying to find a boat from my childhood.

    Im only 30 so it wasnt that long ago, but i suspect the boat was pretty old when i saw it at about 15. It was a friend of the families, and have never seen another like it since. It was a small 1 or two seater boat with an outboard. It looked something like these but on a smaller scale...
  16. beason

    news says "big freeze" is coming.

    So i live on the south coast just outside of Houston TX. A "big freeze" for us is 28deg for a few hours. BUT i dont want to take any chances. I understand that my engine (99 3.0l Merc) has 5 removable plugs that i take out to drain all the water left in the block. the problem is, my boat is at...
  17. beason

    Took some old wake boards and built myself a bench.

    It came out better then expected considering this was my first attempt at building a bench. I plan to paint the base white with a "distressed" look.
  18. beason

    Shopping list for winter repairs. need advice.

    I have a 99 sea ray 180 with the merc 3.0l and alpha outdrive. I am pretty sure it is the gen 2. I have a busted shift bellows, and will be replacing this. I will replace all the other bellows, along with the gimbal bearing, and water impeller. The boat is 12 years old and i dont know when they...
  19. beason

    question about sta-bil and winterizing...

    i have a 99 searay with a 3.0l merc. I live in southern Texas, so im not all that concerned with freezing. (i will drain the block if they forecast freezing temps, but its not likely.) My biggest concern is with the fuel, and specifically with the carbs. I have the tank full, and treated with...
  20. beason

    Auto bilge pump float not working. Where do i start?

    1999 sea ray 180 with merc 3.0 and alpha 1. I was looking for a leak, and put some water in the rear of the bilge area. I noticed that the float switch never turned on the bilge pump. I checked the movement of the float, and it moved freely. Where do i start troubleshooting? Is it worth...
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