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  1. OHfishing

    High temp (no thermostat)

    Owned a 1987 searay sundancer 250 for about 3 years. Previous owner had thermostat removed and it always runs in the 120* range on the dash. Fished with the boat in cool lake erie all spring never had a problem ran like a dream. 2 months ago broke my hand and the boat sat at the dock for 2 full...
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    1987 sea ray sundancer blower not getting power?

    Yesterday I went to use my engine blower and it would not turn on. I assumed the blower was shot and I removed it. Just for the heck of it before I went to West Marine to purchase a new blower I touched the wires to the battery and the blower came on. I checked the fuses in the fuse box behind...
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    Water in bilge milky gear oil?

    Ok , not sure if these to issues are related. let me briefly explain. 2 seasons ago I want to look at a boat in the water. The bilge was dry , NO water was in boat anywhere. I bought the boat and had it winterized and brought it home. The following spring I launched the boat and brought it to...
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    bogging at high rpm after long day of trolling

    well after changing the little inline filter that was 99% blocked and replacing the fuel/water separator and filling it with half gas half sea foam running it for 10 minutes at the dock then letting it "soak" overnight worked.... I took the boat out today and logged about 20 miles. I was able to...
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    bogging at high rpm after long day of trolling

    Hello all once again I seek your advice. I have a 1987 Sea Ray with a 260 HP mercruiser 5.7. I have used it for the last 3 weeks and it runs like a dream at idle and full throttle. This past weekend I did some walleye trolling on Lake Erie , I trolled for 6 hours Saturday and ran 10 miles...
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    1987 Sea Ray 260 hp 5.7 Mercruiser cranks but won't start

    Bought a boat having some trouble , I will start at the beginning so you can get a better idea of what may be wrong. Thanks to anyone who helps. Found a boat last fall , it was still in the dock at a local inland lake. I liked the boat and I noticed the owner took very good care of the boat...
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    1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'

    Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22' well today i went out and removed all the solid rivets on the cabin top, i still have to get under there and remove some rusty bolts under the windshield and I should have the top off , however i think there is some sort of glue or sealant holding it down , i hope i...
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    1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'

    Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22' Just checking in , I didn't give up on my offshore! Took some time away from the boat for my other passion bow hunting here in Ohio.... Got a couple deer tags filled and had an awesome season in the woods, I got a 13 pt myself and filled a doe tag with my 9 year...
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    1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'

    Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22' Something Im scared of.... I wanted to remove all the decks hardware , put down some Nautolex ( http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/product.do?part=198633&AMAZON) on top of the boat and replace all the hardware with new nuts and bolts and waterproof...
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    1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'

    Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22' I also got busy with the rivets , most of which were not even drilled as the rotten deck just crumbled around it, I used the dremel with a cutting disk , got all the rivets done , Im going to take a hammer and punch and poke them all through next time I go out...
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    1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'

    Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22' got some done today after my yard work , First I took a dremel to some rusty bolts , the bolts were rusted to the J clips , used a cutting disk and removed all of them , This area shows some surface rust , I plan on sanding it and covering it with white rustoleum...
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    1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'

    Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22' Finally got rid of all the foam , hosed the boat out , now I can remove the inch of "mud" that used to be plywood deck.
  13. OHfishing

    Will a trailer advertised for a 21' boat fit my 22'?

    I am trailer shopping , will a 21' boat trailer fit my 22'? I have a sylvan offshore 22' which is basically a starcraft islander , I want to get a nicer trailer but Im not sure which one will fit.... anyone have any input? I found this > DUAL AXLE 4,000 lb total capacity boat trailer. Will...
  14. OHfishing

    1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'

    Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22' Scored 2 stainless transom lights , only $12 for both!
  15. OHfishing

    Islander owners HELP

    Re: Islander owners HELP are you guys talking about this seat?
  16. OHfishing

    1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'

    Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22' finished the last of the foam as the thunderstorms moved in.... just need empty garbage cans to clean up and I may powerwash the inside
  17. OHfishing

    1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'

    Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22' Well , after work today I went out and gave it heck with a small pry bar, I got all the pour foam removed from 1 side, and blistered on my hands! Tomorrow unless it rains I will get the rest out of the other side , However I,m waiting for garbage day because my...
  18. OHfishing

    1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'

    Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22' Steve is this what you requested? Let me know , I think this is what you meant.
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    1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'

    Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22' Well I had a few minutes today and empty garbage cans , So I refilled them again! With rotted deck and soggy foam... I took out the last section on deck , it was literally MULCH , it didn't come out in 1 piece , it came out with a snow shovel. I want to repeat...
  20. OHfishing

    1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'

    Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22' Well I got more accomplished this afternoon , and I may be out of business until Friday , because I have no more garbage capacity! I have all my cans full of deck , foam , wires and the big cans full of carpet. The deck in spots was razor thin and stuck to the...
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