Recent content by sjenkinsk

I know this is an old post, but curious to hear about your experience with the boat. I have the same boat with the 260 engine. Mine cruises @ 3000 rpm/21mph. Top speed is 32. Fuel consumption at cruise is close to 2mpg.

I have the same model boat. I have found three prop sizes, all aluminum, that work well. 15.25 /15 three blade- planes nice w WOT of 4600, not my favorite but if your boat willnot reach WOT range w the follwing two this is the best choice. 15/16 four blade- planes great, good mid range, WOT of...

Installed a remanufactured Mercruiser 5.7 last summer. It has always had high oil pressure (60 + PSI at 3000 rpm abd up to 80 PSI at WOT), smoked (blue) excessively and blown the oil filter seal. Leaks about a half quart for every hour @ cruise rpm. I have tried different filters (Fram and...

Long block from Radido Marine. Yes, I followed break in procedure.

Installed a remanufactured Mercruiser 5.7 in my 1982 SR 225 Express Cruiser back in June. The motor has puffed blue smoke, used varying amounts of oil and had high oil pressure since day one. Engine dealer says there is nothing wrong with the motor and that I have a lean problem. No lean...

Installed a remanufactured 350 in my 1982 Sea Ray 225 about two months ago. The engine has been running great but is using oil; approximately 2 quarts in 20 hours. My mechanic seems to think it will stop once it it through the break in period. Reman company said it should not be using oil. No...

Just installed a rebuilt Mercruiser 350. The engine is puffing blue smoke and burning oil. Is this typical of rebuilts? Will it stop once the engine completes break in? Any experiences w/ the issue would be appreciated. Steve Jenkins 1982 Sea Ray 225 Express Cruiser Merc 350 w. Alpha...

I am pulling my 82 SR225 out of the water to install a fresh engine. Thought I would paint the outdrive while it was out of the water. Any experience out there with powdercoat on the outdrive? Steve Jenkins 1982 SR 225 Express Cruiser 260 Merc/ PreAlpha Outdrive

New to the board but have been reading posts. Great info. I am redoing this boat and have two questions: 1) Where can you buy the weather/channel stripping that sets into the window frame? 2) I am replacing the engine and need a remanufactured 350. I have found many remanufactured at...