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So my vent cover was coming loose so I removed it with the intention of resetting it. Well it didn’t really want to come off. The fasteners broke and are now stuck in the side of the hull. I thought they where christmas trees and would pull out relatively easily. Couldn’t have been more...

Winter project this year. Had some stress cracking and maybe a touch of moisture in the bow. Removed the bow roller which was attached with flimsy small alum backing plates. Several screws bent. A real pain to get off because you can’t reach the far ones unless you can fit in the anchor...

So like many with the late 1990s sea rays, I have the small eyeball hallogen cabin lights. I think I counted 16-20. They are the spring loaded ones. Is it best to replace the whole light fixture or just the bulbs? Is it even worth it, given how much of a PIA it is getting the lights out of...

So the boat is inside storage. Lighting is weak. Going to polish and wax but need a good light. How many lumens do you guys suggest? I see everything from 2000 to 20,000+. Thanks in advance.

I have been having an issue where the water system pump wouldn't shut off. Checked for leaks and everything. Couldn't find anything. So I pulled the pump and tested it. Took off the pressure switch and cleaned it up a bit (a bit of black on the diaphram). Didn't look bad, but did look used...

So it took me a while, but I finally got the bow roller off. What a PIA. No clue how I'll get it back on, but that can wait until April. Reason for removal was to rebed it. Anyway, it looks like a previous owner used it to tie off the anchor as the screws were bent and you can see the...

Ok, for my next project I plan on removing and re-bedding the windless and anchor hardware. On my 370 DA I can gain "access" from the anchor locker, but still looks like some difficult to reach nuts. Going to let it dry out this winter and re-bed with Life calk in the Spring. Anyone have tips...

So ran into a "problem" today while putting her up for winterization. Boat has a very long dash between the helm and the windshield. I'd like to wipe it down, but my arms are too short to reach and I don't really feel like climbing around. Any ideas, tips, tricks for wiping down that area up...

To the list of times to avoid. First time in 20+ years I got waked. Two of us coming out of the harbor. I am doing fast idle, about 1000 rpm’s. It’s a bit choppy some I‘m seeing how the dog is reacting. Goy behind me throttles up and passes while he’s still getting on plane. Probably 50-75...

It’s after Labor Day so I can post this winterization question. Boat is stored inside, heated. I usually run the fresh water tank empty and leave it at that. This year I have a fresh water pump that is acting up and I’ll be working on it and possibly replacing it over the winter. Plan was to...

So long story made short. Boat is a 1998 370 Sundancer with 7.4s and V-drives. It originally came with the Tides lip seals. At some point, a previous owner replaced the Tides with the PSS face seals. Pure speculation on my part, but probably done prior to 2016. So the bellows, while it...

Had some recent repair work done last week or so. So today, took her out for a shakedown. Lake was flat. Turning 3300 RPM running 22-23 MPH. Things ran great until I pulled into the marina. Throttled down, and was maneuvering to allow a sailboat to exit our narrow channel to the docks. And...

When the admiral is heading out with friends to see Foreigner (and Loverboy) in concert? Take the mutt up to the boat and grill up a package of contraband. First time using an old magma kettle.

So since this comes up from time to time I’ll post this here. Had the marina replace my leaking remote oil lines (Merc 7.4 MPI V drive). Instead of using the merc replacements, they went ahead and had some made. They look much more robust and should last a long time.

I know we have a bunch of dog people on here. I am just trying to figure out if one of my neighbors is a complete moron. How the hell do you lose a dog? I guess she adopted a shelter dog a few weeks ago. It's a small scruffy looking thing. Anyway, we got an email and signs went up that...

Anybody have a source (tried flounder pounder) for the small flushmount 12 volt eyeball lights in the cabin? They are held in by springs and I am missing a spring on one. Just need the bezel but can't even find the light. Most replacements look like $40+ LEDs. Sea Ray PN 894774. Thanks,

So I’m seeing an intermittent problem. Twin 7.4 mpi mercs. Engines run fine. Volts usually between 13-14. But every so often the voltage spikes to 15-16 and stays for a minute or two, then drops back. Happens on both engines at the same time. Gages have been verified with digital data via...

So when I start my starboard engine and the radio is on I get a big “pop” from the subwoofer. What could be the cause? Boat is 1998 370 DA with clarion radio and two off brand amps.

Ok I am at a loss. Usually when I remove stickers a little heat, lift a corner, and up they come. The old numbers on my boat aren’t lifting off. They are just kind of disintegrating, creating a nightmare. Any thoughts on getting them to come off? See the pictures

So 1998 370 Sundancer. Have an old Clarion M303 with the cd changer in the cabin. Remote at the helm. No amps that I can find. Runs 4 speakers and a sub in the cockpit. Also looks like it runs the cabin speakers as well. Handles bluetooth streaming, which is basically all we use these days...