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    Still running hot, please help .

    1995 Sea Ray 220 open bow with Mercruiser 5.7 carb Alpha 1 Gen II / 200 original hours in fresh water boat that is new to me this season. > Test drive and 1st trip out on lake were pretty short trips and boat operated as should. I did not pay a lot of attention to temp, but I recall it...
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    Thermostat ?

    Replacing the thermostat on my 1995 Mercury 5.7 . It came out with142 degree . Should I go with a 160 or stay with stock
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    Where to start? Mercruiser Overheat / Thanks

    1995 Searay 220 Mercruiser 5.7 Alpha 1 ( only 200hrs ). 2nd time out on the water and boat has started to overheat at idle. As soon as you start to up the RPM -it will cool right off and runs fine. As soon as you start to idle, the temp will slowly start to overheat. The boat had set for two...
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    Fuel Hose with Small Cracks

    Just bought 1994 SeaRay 220 w/5.7. Engine runs great. Just had mechanical inspection and they pointed out some dry cracking to the fuel fill hose. No leaking coming from the hose, just some dry cracking to the outer coating on the hose. How critical is this to replace. They quoted like $600...
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    New to Forum / New Boat / Selecting the correct prop

    I know that there has probably been thousands of questions around selecting the correct prop. I am am just looking for some advise around my specific situation and a new boat that we just bought. Just bought a 1994 Sea Ray 220 Select Bow Rider with a 260hp 5.7 , Alpha 1. The lower unit says...
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