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    Tilt seems to move on its own!!

    my 2003 searay, bravo 3 has a smartcraft gauge that displays numerous readings. When i use the tilt button to move outdrive up or down it will display the reading on the gauge. It will automatically over ride any reading on the gauge and display the tilt degrees when its activated. In other...
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    Transom Drain Plug

    Need to replace the whole Transom drain flange and the plug. Problem is is that the diameter of the hole in the transom is about 1 1/4 inches and the flange that was in there is almost the same..actually its about 1 1/8 wide. The New ones are 1 inch wide and dont fit properly..Its on a 2003...
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    Low water PSI..Mercruiser 5.0 MPI with Bravo 3

    My 2003 searay 240sd for the past 2 years has not seemed to be getting a really good flow of water through the engine from the outdrive and transom.. I have the searay smartcraft gauge that was showing me low water pressure. Finally took boat in this past month and found the sending unit was...
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    2003 searay 240 sundeck

    Im just trying to find out if anyone knows..I need to replace my shifter but I dont know which one it is..I know its a shot in dark but anyone know this info? Ive heard itsin the commander family but im unsure.
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    Outdrive spray vs Brush on..Please respond

    Just used the interlux spray but want to hear other boaters experiences with the spray as well as the brush on trilux 33 brush on...PLease post your results here..Im trying to decide if maybe I should brush the 33 on but Ive already used the trilux spray and Im waiting to put it in the water. I...
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    Birds and Gulls...

    What has anyone used thats fairly effective in keeping the birds off the boat..Ive seen repel a bird and the spider wire thing..Anyone use them or something else?
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    Hope its only the Bottom crap????

    2003 searay 240 sundeck with 5.0 MPI duo prop. Had it on mooring for the first time since purchasing it new, Always trailered. Well its been in water for about 3 months and today I went out and took wife and kids tubing and and at less than 1/2 throttle and higher it ran fine but I got no speed...
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    My 2hp Went Under!!!1

    My dingy flipped...with me in it and my 1982 2hp evindude went under also...will it run again? I never had this happen before..What will I need to replace on it? To be honest..The water was cold and Im just glad to be here to type this!!!! If it runs again fine...But at least Im still here...
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    water Temp

    Hve the 5.0 MPI with the water sending unit on the thermostat...I finally got all the system hooked up...Riseres and all...Ran it on Muffs and Tempo went to 140 and dropped...A good sign I guess... Put it in the water to run and ran for 1/2 Hr but the Temp neverwent past 100 degrees..Im hoping...
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    Hey don s..

    You said You may have an Idea on the overheating problem Ive been going through depending on the drain system I have?? I believe its a 3 Point Drain system.
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    Using Perfect seal. Gasket sealant

    How much is enough? Im using it on gaskets that go on the raisers and it goes on with a brush..The gaskets have rubber on them that go around the water ports but I want to use enough but not too much that it get in the water opening. Will just a thin coat do the job? Also..Does it go around the...
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    Warm or cold Cooling?

    5.0 MPI, 260 Hp engine...S/N..0m624941 Is it cold or warm water cooling and How do I tell? Uses a brass seawater pump.
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    risers..which one?

    5.0 MPI, 260 Hp engine...S/N..0m624941 ..Ive seen different ones but cant seem to pinpoint the correct one..would my SN fall in the OM600000 through OW599999? If I replace them should I do the gaskets also?? What are DRY joint and wet joint? Can I inspect the riser by unscrewing one of the plugs?
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    Still Overheating..Im at a loss here now..

    2003 searay..5.0 MPI, 260 Hp engine...S/N..0m624941..I changed the Impeller..The thermostat..The water circulating pump and its still getting hot. My smartcraft gauge reads from 0.0 to .3 for water pressure..This is occuring in driveway on water muffs but I dont believe thats the problem because...
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    WATER PRESSURE Smartcraft reading

    My smartcraft reads .5 and .6 water pressure at idle..Is that low?...That is on the driveway muffs.....2003 searay..5.0 MPI, 260 Hp engine...S/N..0m624941
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    Still overheated..whats next?

    2003 searay..5.0 MPI, 260 Hp engine...S/N..0m624941 ...Ok heres the problem...I changed the seawater impeller and the thermostat this spring as it overheated on last trip last year. Replaced everything and started right up...ran fine..until the overheat alarm went off...This was with muffs on in...
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    outdrive Pistons

    I want to reinstall outdrive after winter removal but the pistons are no longer even off the boat..Its a Bravo 3 outdrive and I dont wanna force anything..what the best way to get them back inline to run the bolt through?
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    Misplaced bolts?

    Misplaced a few M8 x 75 bolts for thermostat housing..what kind should I get and is the lift eye really necessary on the housing? 5.0 MPi engine om600000 up
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    Belt and tensioner question..NOT my day

    Am I losing my mind here? I replaced my impeller and reinstalled everything on my 2003 searay, 5.0 MPI with bravo 3 and power steering, brass seawater pump. The S/N. is .0m624941 . Followed the book for belt replacement..using the old/same belt and even with the tensioner as far as it goes the...
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    Bottom Painting concern?

    followed everything to the letter and painted bottom today...used the no sand primer but I still did some sanding to scuff it up. My concern is this...The first coat has nearly dried and in little spots its got alittle cracking..Is this normal for the first coat? Using the petit Hydrocoat...
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