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  1. StingrayMike

    Need to flush-boating in freshwater? and where to do it??

    Just moved to CO, now boating in freshwater only, vice salt. I tried to find any posts, but could not. Since now I am in freshwater, do I need to flush after every use? The 2nd part is where? I keep the boat stored at a storage facility with no access to water. I don't the room where I live to...
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    Will I need to winterize in Colorado Springs?

    20015 Stingray bowrider Yamaha F250 OB Most definitely will be making the move from Fl to Colorado Springs. Been out there a few times to check things out and look how the boating will be, Not Fl ocean, but still some good choices. Looking in the Colorado Springs / Manitou Springs areas...
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    Colorado boaters??

    Currently in South Florida but most likely moving to Colorado Springs area next year. The question I am asking is how is the overall boating community? Down here it seams like 80% of the boaters don't care about other boaters, navigation rules ,and general boat safety. I would assume most don't...
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    Do I need to replace steering hose?

    2015 Stingray with F250 Yamaha, uflex manual steering (no hyd pump) I noticed that the hose that connects to the right fitting ( if looking at it from the from) is crimped over alittle bit. Should I replace it? I do not have any issues steering,so I believe the integrity of the cable is good...
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    Yamaha F250 trim position not working properly on N2k network

    I just hooked up my Yamaha F250 to my N2k backbone to a Garmin. All engine data is correct, with the exception of the trim position. it is WAY OFF. ​The analog gauge is working fine. ​I did connect the 2 pink wires at the engine, before I did that, it was not displaying on the Garmin. ​I did not...
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    Factory installed voltage sensor relay?

    2015 stingray 234lr yamaha f250 dual batteries I have had the boat for a few months and I want to install a dock battery charger. I went to install it and was checking out the wiring and I am confused???? Both leads coming from the VSR are going to only 1 battery. Shouldnt a lead go to each...
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    will be upgrading to different style of boat. Biggest surprise you encountered?

    Currently have a 21' deck boat and will be getting a 26-28' cruiser. I know there will be big differences in the 2, but for anyone that made the leap, what some things that you didn't anticipate? I will be using the boat for overnight/ weekend trips, so generator is a must. my marina can...
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    wifi camera to monitor boat at dock

    I am looking to get a simple 1 camera wireless camera system to watch the boat, mainly during storms and high winds. I work with higher systems, but the monthly cost will eventually overcome the one time cost. what is anyone using or seen out there? thanks
  9. StingrayMike

    where to get helm gauge panel blank

    I am looking to flush mount a chart plotter into my helm panel and looking for a helm panel "blank". Just the panel without the holes cut in for the gauges. the finish is the gnarled wood grain, so would like to keep that theme going. Are there any companies out there that does this? I been...
  10. StingrayMike

    Could enginge alignment be that far off?

    VP 5.0 GXI-F w/SX-M 1.66 outdrive I had to pull the engine to replace the inner transom plate, so after I put the engine back in, I checked the alignment. The tool would go in, but was very difficult. There was defently spline marks on the top, and very little on the bottom. I adjusted the front...
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    Broken Transom mounting plate tab for steering cylinder.

    2006 Caravelle 218 LS Deck boat 5.0 GXI SX-M Outdrive Long story short was re-installing my steering cylinder after replacing an o-ring and the lower tab that hold the cylinder to the transom bracket broke. Don't know how, well I do, but never felt/had any warnings. So I think my options are: 1...
  12. StingrayMike

    Binding in steering or just air in lines

    Volvo Penta 5.0 gxi with sx-m outdrive, 2007 Caravelle, Had the boat for about 1yr. Last time out, the steering was jumpy and when turning sounds like there is air in the lines. Checked fluid in PS pump and was alittle low, added more and noise and jerky stayed the same. Figured it needed to be...
  13. StingrayMike

    Charging issue or what?

    Been trying to find a ground that has been draining my battery. Bought a seloc manual (thats a whole different story). been chasing my tail on this one. when running the engine, battery stays at 12.3 volts. voltmeter at helm displays 11.8 volts. over time, the voltmeter at the helm will drop...
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    Repair manual doesnt have exact model listed???

    Hello all, i have a 2007 caravelle with a 5.0 gxi-f. I have been having a ground issue, so I decided to get a selocmarine repair manual. Unfortunately it lists all other engines, but mine. What gives??? I verified it was a type F by the tag on the cover above the flame arrestor. havent checked...
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    5.0 gxi wiring harness plug

    Been chasing down a ground which has been draining the crap out of my batteries and looking at the wiringn diagrams the wire from the m1 fuse is going to a round plug. I have searched all over, but I cant find this plug, and where does it go to? I cant download anything from boatinfo, my tablet...
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    Can I just purchase a new starter solenoid?

    I have a 2007 5.0 gxi. While attempting to track down a ground, the post that the pwr cable from the battery attaches to broke off of the solenoid. the starter works, I could not find anything on the web, but can I just get a new solenoid? tthanks
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    5.0 GXI normal fuel pump whine only when in water?

    As stated above, I only hear the whine when boat is in the water. I assume because it is due to more load needed to turn prop compared to in the driveway with hose water hooked up for cooling? sitting in the driveway, no noise what so ever. in the water at idle, noise is low, but when speeding...
  18. StingrayMike

    ISO Benmar CS 21 Autopilot Manuals/ diagrams

    I am helping out a local fisherman that has a faulty Benmar A/P. it crapped out on him, so want to help him out, but cant find any manuals online. the company will sell them to me for $30.00. anyone have a link where I can download it? thanks, mike
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    how to replace shaft oil seal housing on a 2007 SX-M 1.6 outdrive

    Been around for abit, i have gotten alot of good info, but now i need some help. my shaft oil seal is leaking, but i cannot remove the shaft housing, my local volvo mechanic has never taken one off, and does not know what tool to use. he recomended cutting a pipe and put some nipples on it. if...
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