Recent content by fredmnn

I have been boating in the Ft Myers Sanibel area now for about 20 years and have used bow riders with no problems if you stay inland or on the rivers. I have a 200 select and a 200 sundeck that I just didnt want to see them corrode in the saltwater so I took them back north for fresh water use...

My 4.3 did the same thing after it got broken in as the idle speed went up. I simply backed the idle stop speed screw off so it idled down to 650 rpm and the dieseling stopped. If the idle mixture passages are blocked sometimes a mechanic will set the speed screw to high to keep it running at...

Filling the outdrive supply tank didnt stop the buzzer, but when I unpluged the wire to the sender switch the buzzer stopped. I assume the switch stuck under the plastic tank. I intend to run it disconnected for a while to see if a little bouncing around might cause it to open. Thanks

The warning buzzer on my 2007 185 4.3L stays on constantly. The water pump is giving good flow through the cooling system. Anyone experienced this problem?

Found the leak by filling bilge while on trailer. It was leaking around seal on drain plug flange, Would seem to me they would use a rubber gasket but only found a little sealant when removing flange. Thought for sure it was one of the bellows but this was a easier fix. Thanks

Anyone experienced water leakage when in the water only on the Alpha One. Bellows, shifter cable bellows all seem to be in good shape. This is a 2007 model with only 14 hours and stored on trailer when not in use. Seems like a simple problem but giving us fits.

Thanks they finally popped loose. The 180 is opposite from the new 175s in the placement of the hooks. Cant figure out why sea ray doesnt cover this in the owners manual.. Thanks

Any of you 180 owners tell me how to get the bow seats out of a 2004 model. Seems simple but they just dont want to release.

Just bought this boat used and cant seem to get the bow seats to lift up. Anyone have and advice? 2004 Model