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Does anyone have an idea where parts are avail online. My Bowrider from 2000 just had a plastic drain cover blowout when I tried to pull up the ski compartment cover. Is there a billet aluminum one out there? I posted a pic of the remains. Thanks for any help.

So the new one will make this boats steering feel feel tight? I bought the boat used, so I have never experienced it in its best times. Thanks for the reply BTW.

I have had this boat since 2009, but I feel that the steering rack feels a bit more sloppy. This boat is not heavily used, but I wish there were some way of tightening the pinion to the rack. Is this a common complaint? I cant seem to find much in searching. Thanks in advance.

I'm thinking about using the pictured fuse blocks. Can anyone make a guess what amperage I should for the fuses? I'm just running stereo amps, and minor users thet a 180 would use such as fish finder etc. What's the norm?

Thanks, I think I will go that route.

Thanks SeaRay, I am going to study up on that idea. Looks like a trouble-free system.

I want to be able to listen to my stereo, when out at the sand bar. Would this be the best setup? I will be buying a second battery, and tray. I was thinking that this below setup might work nice, but would like your input. Thanks Complete Two Battery Bank Management Solution, 7650...

It's been a year now and I must say that I'm more than thrilled with my 10 plus year old Sea Ray 180. She gives more than you would expect!

Hi, it's that time of year here in the Chicago area where the boat is prepared for a great summer. For Christmas I was given a Humminbird fish finder to navigate the shallow and murky waters of the Chain of Lakes and Fox river here in northern IL. Anyway, I have a Humminbird 190c to install in...

If the lug pattern is the same, how much would you want for it shipped to 60103

My state too. BLOCK Style, or possible hrrassment

Thanks for the warm welcomes! I have logged quite a few hours in the last few days, and I love this boat! Here are some pics at at the sand bar. Seems like there is always something to buy for her though.

I think my 2000 180 is just about the same boat, so here is a pic of mine in the water.

Got it! I made a slide hammer puller and just pulled at the thermostat itself. I think I will get one to have on hand. Boating days are dwindling and don't want something like that to get in the way lol. Thanks, Rick

UPDATE: It's a faulty thermostat. I am changing it, but can't get the plastic retainer out without destroying it. Any ideas on this. See pics.