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2003 Sun Deck 220 I have a single cigarette style lighter in the cubbie below the throttle and I’d like to change it out for a dedicated usb charger but can’t figure out how to access. also would like to add an additional one for guests in the area below the helm next to the stereo and...

I’d like to make my front opening anchor hatch a side opening hatch so the anchor is easier to access the anchor. Has anyone tried this? 2003 Sundeck 220

Thank you for the suggestion, I’ll be out at the boat later today and will give that a try.

Thanks for the reply Skybolt. I replaced the o-rings in the black adaptor and reused the old guide tube. Hard to see in the cavity while I was pushing it into place, next time I’ll have a second set of hands.

First time replacing it myself over the weekend--followed several videos and had the manuals next to me the whole time. I'm paranoid and it all seemed to slip back together too easily. How likely is it that the water tube missed the guide tube? I feel like without having to curse or throw out my...

Great info, I’ll refrain from going out until the tstat gets swapped.

I ordered all the parts I might need for the thermostat and I’ll bring my temp gun at the next chance I get to go out. Will running it at 135ish do damage?

My 5.0 MPI with Alpha1Gen2 typically runs at a hair above 170 when warmed up. Last two times I’ve been out it hasn’t gotten above 135. My first guess is the gauge or sensor is bad—is this an easy troubleshoot/fix? Is it possible the thermostat is stuck open and that’s the correct temp? Second...

As promised, here is last years invoice:

Just the winterization and a small fee for storing the outdrive in a heated space. I will scan in last year’s invoice when I have a chance. As I said, I thought I did my homework both in forums and watching a couple dozen videos by different guys. I was searching for “winterizing 5.0mpi”, what...

Thats not good news for sure. I used West Marine -50 pink stuff, MMO went in under the flame arrestor. I’m happy to pay for a service if I feel it’s a reasonable price. My marina in Long Island, NY charges $1600+ for the winterization and from what others on this forum have told me I’m getting...

Thank you for the quick response! This was (obviously) my first time winterizing the boat, here was my method: 1) added fuel stabilizer, installed muffs with water through the Camco self winterizing set up. 2) ran engine with the water on for about 20mins til it was up to temp. 3) turned off...

So I’ve watched the YouTube and everyone I watch talks about the “5 blue plugs”. I’ve reached around, flashlight and iPhone front facing camera from every angle I could think of and I can only find the upper and lower plugs at the front of the motor. I have a large blue handle drain valve that...

Great info, thanks for sharing. Your boat must be a beast with the larger motor and Bravo 3–looks great! The marina tech did mention checking the fuel rail when they were diagnosing the original issue when we ran the tank dry. I’ll suggest they check all the fittings especially any that were...

Hello all, hope everyone is safe and well. We’ve had a couple issues the past couple weeks and would love some input. First, our gauge was showing 3/4 tank after winter storage and we ended up running out of fuel out on the water. Had the boat towed back to marina and marina tech diagnosed an...