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No I was concerned that the angle of the rope may interfere with the swim platform. But I think it may be a non issue.

Lol. Yes that is the Canadian equivalent! :grin: Thanks for the advice! Bob

I am considering purchasing an aftermarket swim grid for my 1999 Sea Ray 180. Does anyone have experience towing a tube with an aftermarket swim grid using the stock tow ring? It looks like the tow rope may come in contact with the swim grid.. Any feedback would be appreciated. Bob

Ok, I understand the 140 deg is for raw water cooled engines that run in any salt water, as salt crystallizes above 160 deg. If you run in a lake 160 deg is perfect. Now I still have to chase down the gauge issue...

I'm positive that it said 140 deg in the thermostat. I'm going to have to research some more as I'm finding people with both 140 and 160 temps in their 3.0 Mercruisers. Gotta love the Internet sometimes.

I just replaced the thermostat with a 140 deg, as per my shop's recommendation. I believe that 140 deg is the correct temp range for a raw water cooled 3.0. I understood that the 160 deg thermostats were for closed cooling systems. The only way I can be sure of the water temp is to buy a cheap...

Temperature Gauge - Sea Ray 180 I have a 1999 Sea Ray 180, and the temperature guage is reading 170 deg when running. I replaced the thermostat and the impeller but no change. I used a temperature gun pointed at the thermostat housing and it read a steady 145 deg while idling on the muffs, the...

Sorry if this has been covered 100 times but I cant seem to find a definitive answer. I am wondering what the dangers of charging the batteries in my Sea Ray 180 over winter while covered. I want to add a float charger, set it and forget it. Boat is stored outside under a boat cover. Thanks, Bob

Oh ok. The stock location in '99 is on the Starboard side beside the trim pump. I will look at placing the second on the port side over the gas tank. Thanks for your help.

I have a 1999 Sea Ray 180 and I am interested in upgrading the stereo. In order to do this I want to first add a second battery and an ACR. Since there is not a lot of room to accommodate the second battery does anyone have pics of a similar setup? Thanks! Bob