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Hi Guys I reciently put a hole in my hull, I hit a submerged object?:huh: I have ground out all the dammaged glass and am waiting for it to stop dripping and dry out and I would appreciate some advice. It seems there is a double layer, with foam inbetween the keel and and another layer about an...

Hey guys I want to replace my 3L with a 4.3V6 in my 180, has anyone done this before on any hull or more specificaly the 180? My little 3L has burned the starter motor, leaks oil, and is down on power so a motor out rebuild is on the cards this winter for me. Considdering the costs are about...

Hi Guys I have a 3.0lt 135hp Merc in my 1999 180 BR. this week end the ignition key failed and did not return the key back to the "Run" position from "Start" position. As I was skiing behind the boat I did not see or hear anything but since this the starter is playing up and I am assuming this...

Hi Guys I have an oil leak on my 3lt. I have used an oil absorbent mat ( Used for oil spills) under the motor and it looks like the leak is comming from the area under the crank shaft. It is not any of the hoses or the drive lube oil as none of any of the other fluid levels are dropping, but...

Hi Guys I have noticed reciently that my depth sounder - Lowrance 3500 is not giving constant or correct readings. It takes a long time to find a reading which is sometimes correct and then it seems to loose it and just flash the last reading it found. Sometimes it just flashes 0.0 from switch...

Hi Guys I have a '99 180 with a 3L 4 cyl. This weekend I noticed a voltage drop from 13.5v to 12.1v when running at revs. When motor is off and ignition is on the voltage is 12.4. I have a nifty aftermarket electronic guage that measures a number of things including the battery voltage. Ideal...

Has any one swapped a 3lt 135 hp for a 4.2lt V6? I have access to a good second hand 220hp V6 mercruiser complete with leg for a great price AU$2500. My 3lt is ok but I realy need more power. I know my boat has this as an option from new so it is capable of handeling the power. I just dont...

Hi Guys I have in the passed discussed this issue but have been unable to solve it, so my questions are will this do dammage to the motor, and can anyone think of another solution. I have a 1999 Sea Ray 180 with a 135 hp 3lt Mercruiser and Alpha 1 leg. The motor frequently runs on after the...

Hi Guys Has anybody used oil additives in their Merc's like PTFE of MOS2. I have used them in my cars and had reasonable results in newer cars, but excelent results in older cars. Considdering the heavy load factors and operating conditions boat motors endure, I would think an additive that...

Hi Guys I have had a few challenges propping my boat for more power. I bought a new 4 blade 18" which improved things but was still not quite right. I had it cupped and balanced, still not there. SO I tried a 15" 3 blade which was better but RPM was too high at 5400. Next was a 17" 4 blade...

Hi Guys I am new to the site and thank you for all the previous post's which I have poured over for the last few weeks! I have just bought my first mercrusier powered boat. A '99 Sea Ray 180 bow rider with a 135 hp merc and Alpha 1 drive. I am running a 4 blade 18 pitch prop. I know this is...