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    water in my trim pump oil resevoir

    Help me out if ya can? I am new to more modern boats, unlike my wooden boats, there are more features to consider. I baught a 1991 Sea Ray Bowrider 185 with a 5.0 Merc. As far as I can tell it works great! In the beginning I had it out in some real rough waters and it took on some water...
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    restore shine to gel coat, Vertglass???

    Hey. whats up!, I hear in restoring shine to gel coat that is just a bit dull and not chalky, vertglass or other similar products do the job. What is the long term affects on these products? do the flake off after awhile? if so would I have to strip it off and do it again? what are the...
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    Deep "v" Vrs. average hull ??

    I live along the Great Lakes, Lake Erie to be specific. The Lake does become a bit Choppy at times, I just purchased a 1991 185 Sea Ray Bowrider. it measures 20'5". It's hull is more of a low profile. It is not as deep as the Deep V's at this length, what potential problems might I...
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    used boat reviews, where are they??

    Does anyone know or have any reviews or reports on older model boats, i.e. 1991 185 Sea Ray Bowrider ???
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    Wakeboard tower for tubers?? good idea?

    Thanks for the advice on tube pulling!, I am thinking about getting into wakeboarding this year and may purchase a tower for my boat, the company says its no problem mounting, but then they are the company of the towers... I have a Sea Ray 185 with a 5.0 lx V8, it is a 1991 and am thinking...
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    pulling skiers and tubers...

    Hello all, I have a pretty fast 20' boat, open bow. What precautions should I use when pulling skiers and tubers, I know I shouldnt go over 25 or so mph. and I should have at one other person besides myself for a spotter, anything else I should look out for?, how about those three seater...
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    soft floor, what does this mean??

    I am a new owner of a 1991 Sea Ray 185 Bowrider, 20'. it looks overall in great condition, low hrs. clean etc... My only concern , I dont think it is a real concern, is a retangular carpeted floor board in the aft section of the boat. it is spongy and warped a little, it looks like all I...
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    just bought my first non classic boat, 1991 searay

    Can anyone tell me about this boat?, I cant find any ratings or reviews on my 1991 Sea Ray 185 Bowrider, 5.0 lx 8 cyl. looks solid and neat, I used to be into wood restoration, but now I have a family we need a boat to enjoy, could anyone provide me information on this boat, I got it for...
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