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    Alpha One Gimbal Raw Water Passage Corrosion?

    I just finished taking my gimbal off for paint and servicing. Upon inspection I noticed there is a lot of corrosion inside the water passage hole. Should this hole be come shaped and even throughout or should it open up after about an inch before narrowing down to the house diameter? I'm trying...
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    Help! How to clean crap out of upper driveshaft & water inlet hole?

    I was cleaning up the upper housing and sanding down some of the paint and stupidly forgot to block the holes for the water inlet and the driveshaft seal & hole where the drive shaft seats into the upper housing. I attached a picture. What is the best way to flush that crap out of there? I can...
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    1986 Sea Ray SRV230 Cuddy Restoration

    I purchased a 1986 Sea Ray SRV230 Cuddy about a month ago. There were strong smells of gas so I knew I was getting into a bit of a project. I was hopeful it was just going to be replacing the tank but as I dug I uncovered a whole bunch of fun! Here's where I started: Bilge area: Gas tank...
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    1986 Sea Ray SRV230 Deck Removal & Reusability?

    Hi everyone! I'm in the middle of a partial teardown to remove a leaking gas tank. In order to remove the tank I need to remove part of the deck. I'd like to remove the entire deck from the seat bases back to inspect the stringers and do any repair/replacement of any rotten areas which I'm sure...
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    Alpha One Chips/Cracks where upper and lower unit meet?

    Hey guys, I was doing an inspection of my Alpha One today and I noticed some chipping/cracks around where the upper and lower units meet. My guess is the previous owner tried using a screwdriver to pry the halves apart and ended up cracking it. It also looks like part of the casing is missing on...
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    Alpha One Trim Cylinder Identification and Replacement Options

    I just purchased a 1986 SRV230 Cuddy and the trim rams are a disaster and completely corroded and falling apart. I'd like to replace both of them however the serial numbers on the casting are completely gone and I can't identify which trim rams I have. It looks like there are several different...
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    Help with pulling gas tank on 1986 Sea Ray SRV 230

    Hi all, I recently picked up a 1986 Sea Ray SRV 230. I've been trying to track down a gas smell and I'm pretty sure it's the aluminum tank corroding from the bottom. I'm looking to replace it with a poly tank. Fortunately there are two hatches I can remove to gain access to the tank, the only...
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