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850 hours with a 7.4L Mercruiser Boat is located in Manteno Illinois $19,500.00 Please email me at hobbsp22@gmail.com SPECIFICATIONS: Length 25 feet Length w/Anchor Pulpit/Roller 27.5 feet Beam 8.5 feet Draft 36 inches Boat Weight (dry weight) 5,300 pounds Person Capacity 10 Fuel Capacity 70...

New gadget this year — a Mantus anchor. Has not disappointed, worth every penny.

The harbor is only around 30% full — you should have no issues finding a dock. Unfortunately there is not much to do directly around the harbor (food etc.). Kind a dead zone from a city life perspective. I’m at Belmont. A very short walk to pretty much anything.

I just started using K.O. So far so good.

Thanks for the replies.

I have a related question. I’m wondering if I’m tying the stern of the boat incorrectly? I’m using a normal cleat hitch to connect the sterns. However, I have noticed the line/hitch can become very tight. Overall, I’m using three lines (stern, bow and spring). Should I be using a different knot...

I have the same boat, but one year older. My mechanic removed my heater and the motor was not pulled. My heater was located on the port side. If you have the water tank in front of the engine, this tank will most likely need to be temporarily removed.

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For #2, did you try adjusting the dimmer switch?

Based on initial description, my vote would be steering pin. If so, search the board. There is some pretty good info on how to do this type of repair. Two years ago, I had the same problem. I decided to pull the engine and replace the entire transom assembly.

Pretty much the same process for IL. Still have to pay if purchased from private party.

I talked to a buddy on Sunday (he works at a local non-SR dealership) — he said the fishing boats and small bowriders were selling great.

If you still have the original AC converter, you might want to look at upgrading. If it is a Pro Mariner they will give you a discount on the new one. Just call them. Nice guys. Just to restate, to run the cabin 12v lights and fans, the cabin rocker switch must be on plus battery switch. The...

IMO it is not normal. I would guess something is leaking and it is not water forward moving aft. I had a leaky hot water heater, water pump and steering pin. After replacing all these things, no more water in bilge.