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Mine does not have a stove and only a single engine compartment. She didn’t run when I bought her but I put in a new starter and cleaned the carburator new plugs, wires cap and rotor and she turned right over and ran smooth. Gel coat is good, nothing a good wet sanding and detailing can’t fix...

Registration says 25’?

I will post more pics tomorrow. Thank you

Check the prop hub. Might be spun.

I just purchased a 1978 Sea Ray as a project boat. I am wondering if anyone would happen to know what model this is. The registration does not say.

So here’s the update. I’m going with air locked. Today I was preparing to take her out and upon initial start up low gear oil alarm sounds. Reservoir very low. I filled it and no more noise. So I assume the air worked it’s way out and the reserve oil filled the void.

Pretty sure alignment is good. All the rattle comes from the upper unit. I Removed the top cover to look inside and it looks good no metal filings or chips gears looks solid

I have the alignment tool and it went in perfectly and I was able to turn it with two fingers. I also filled the unit from the bottom with the top screw removed till the oil started to come out.

Hello. So 2019, has not been good. I threw a rod in my 1997 5.7 mercrusier. Bought a brand new 5.7 GM Longblock marine engine and swapped it myself. Runs and sounds great except I notice a loud rattle in the upper unit at like 1500-2000 rpm. Any suggestions?

This past weekend I had what I considered a text book stern in anchoring at the beach. Approx 50’ line of front anchor with2 1/2’ water at stern platform. I walked my rear anchor to the shore line unloaded the boat sat in my beach chair. Then... the tide went out! Thank you Boat Us! My new...

Lol Being a New boater, I think I have entertained quite a few folks with my techniques! Thanks

Looking for suggestions and tips on how to successfully anchor at the beach. I’ve seen some boats bow in, others stern in. Benefits to both?

What is the best way to anchor my boat at a beach? I’ve seen some boats bow in others stern in.

My bravo 1 alarm went off due to low oil in the outdrive reservoir.

Looks Great. I did mine over as well. Don’t know what they were thinking back in 1997 when they designed these interiors.