Recent content by snoeproe

Dated thread but just for reference, that blue handled valve is indeed a single point water/coolant drain for your system.

Prop questions. what are you getting for max rpm at wide open throttle right now? What rpm does your engine make max hp at?

2003 220 bowrider. 3850 lbs dry. 260hp 5.0 MPI. 47gal tank. Dual batteries She’s well over 4000lbs loaded up.

We have a 2003 220 bowrider. 5.0 MPI alpha. It’s an excellent boat in all aspects. In the early 2000’s sea ray got rid of all the wood in the floors. These are the ones you want.

Is the oil leak around one of the plugs on the outdrive? If so, sounds like the fiber washer (seal) is missing from the plug.

I need a new lanyard/chain for my gas cap also. I'm fortunate so far that I trailer my boat and have only been gassing up while its on the trailer. If I was gassing up while the boat was in the water, I would have had to do something to ensure the cap doesn't fall into the drink. Last year we...

Its a users preference and boating area requirements/limitations. I'm not on the coast, only boat in inland fresh water lakes locally. A bow rider is all I will own and mostly all you see in my area. Its all about boat space for me. I need that bow rider space and have no use for a cuddy.

Put your batteries or battery on the charger overnight. I make sure my battery boxes have holes drilled in the bottoms for drainage.

I removed the rear mount anchor pin, dropped them down and cycled them. It seems better, pretty sure they were taking in air from the oil level being too low in the reservoir. I still have a small amount of movement in the cylinders when i lift the lower unit manually by hand but it is a lot...

The cylinders aren't new though. I did loosen one hose on one cylinder to turn it so the stainless hose would stop rubbing on the back of the boat. Other then that, I haven't touched anything on the cylinders.

I've been doing a lots of work on our new to us 79 sr v207 over the last few weeks. We had it out for one ride so far this spring and it seemed to run ok. I have a question about a possible trim ram problem. Today while walking around the back of the boat i grabbed the rear of the out drive and...

Ok, hank for the info.

Hi All I just purchased a '79 or '80? SR V207 with 228 Mercriuser drive. Id like to locate a parts manual for it if they're still available? The boat is in next to pristine condition and has been well taken care of. There are a few minor issues that I would like to address prior to taking the...