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    Intake manifold

    Currently building a 300hp mercruiser for my 1983 26' Sundancer that I bought with a hydro-locked engine. The cause of the engine failure was a hole in the intake manifold under the thermostat.:wow: I am passing on this info with the effort of saving someone an expensive oversight in the...
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    engine wont quit to shift

    Ok here is a fast way to check the switch. Use a multimeter and set it to ohms. Put the black lead on one wire coming from the switch and the red wire ont the other with the shifter in neuteral. If the meter reads OL the circuit is open and the switch is more than likely faulty (it should read...
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    engine wont quit to shift

    That is how my Mercruiser 350 is set up (to the coil)
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    Fallriver to Falmouth

    I am thinking of driving my 1983 searay 260 sundancer from Borden light marina in Fallriver to Falmouth heights. I do not know the Fallriver area and could use some help with navigation and fuel usage and time. This will be my first long trip and my first trip with this vessel. I bought it...
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    Fallriver to Falmouth

    Has anyone made the trip from Fallriver to Falmouth heights?:smt038
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    how far to go in one day? also, tips on staying in mystic?

    Do you remember how far it is from Newport to Falmouth and the route that you took. I am thinkinking of bringing my 260 sundacer from Fallriver marina to Falmouth Hieghts.
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    1983 260 Sundancer

    What is the average range for this style boat with a 260-300hp engine and a full tank of gas (100GAL). I know that weather plays a part, so lets say there are 2-3 foot waves and 20 knot winds. Oh and running at 3000rpm. I am thinking of going from Fallriver Ma. to Falmouth hieghts Ma
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    1983 260 Sundancer

    Awesome, that looks like mine except that my entry is on the port side
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    First post with my first question regarding salt water boat..

    Absolutely. I change gaskets every season and plan on changing manifolds and riser at 3-4 years.
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    Guess I am Screwed!!!

    Can you call a rigging company and give the bill to the marina?
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    Parting out

    1983 searay v225 Many parts like new from the wheel to the prop. Hull is going to scrap so I am trying to lighten it up. :smt038 Also have a tandem trailer with title for the same boat. This is a must go boat as I have another so all offers welcome
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    1983 260 Sundancer

    That sounds like the deal that I just got into. Do you have any pictures? What year was the 350 Magnum? I am putting the engine from my 22 foot searay into it (350 pushing 350hp)
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    1983 260 Sundancer

    She looks real nice in the picture. I just bought mine a couple weeks ago and I have to replace the engine as a first project. The previous owner hydrolocked it so I got it fairly cheap.
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    1983 260 Sundancer

    How much of a project was that to do? Did you do it yourself? What type of enginge are you running? I just purchased mine a couple weeks ago and cannot wait to get it running.
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    1983 260 Sundancer

    Does anyone have a 1983 26 foot Sundancer?:smt038 I have been reading many forums and really enjoy them. Plenty of really knowledgable folks with a wealth of knowledge. I would really like to read more about 1983 sundancer experiences.
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