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Hi I have a norcold unit de250,251,or de400 refrigorator.My lower hinge broke and I am looking for a new hinge. Thanks john

My 268 87 Searay would overheat at speed.problem was pump base leaking taking exhaust. Boat runs great also lowered oil temp good luck John

My 260 merc overheats as i get underway.ok at idle.I get flow from the cooler line alsoThe stern drive alpha one pump has about 300 hours no overheats I can remember. I do hear some noise around the engine pump and also notice line from pump to tstat is hot. The motor is a 1987 260. Any...

My 1987 has a 260 merc.When starting it this spring the engine overheated.No damage second attempt it was fine. I found though it needed a shift cable which I fixed.I also used a older aluminum prop which slipped on me. After all this engine started overheating as I was underway.It would be ok...

HiI have a 1987 weekender witha 260 hp. mercruiser.I have problems with corrson on drive so I think the mirage 15 prop is causing the damage.Another option to not run chargers all the time at dock. So I bought a turning point hustler 4 blade 14.5x 17 pitch. I also have a 3 blade aluminum but...

Hi Last year I noticed water on my rug in my forward cabin.I checked all my drain lines and port windows.Only thing was maybe ts coming from refrig somehow.A ideas where else to look greatly appreciated .Boat is going in soon for the summer Thanks john

Hi I havnt been able to find where the power for my stereo comes from I looked on the helm fuse box but was unable to find where the power comes from.Appreciate any information very much.I checked the fuse on the stereo but no power there. thanks john

Hi,I have a 1987 268 weekender.Im looking for a complete rear hatch for the boat.This boat has 2 smaller hatchs and a larger bow hatch. Will pay a good price. Thanks john

Hi, My steering cable froze up,so I installed a new helm,rack and pinion.The new one came with a different spindle that uses a locking key.The old one was attached with a long bolt.I would like to use the same wheel,different bolt hole.Is there anyway to remove the center piece on the SS wheel...

Hi I changed my steering and pulled some wires onthe fuse plate.I wonder where I might find a good wiring harness pic. Steering went ok allot better thanthe old steering.Agood point is I never knew you needed to service the steering rod every year. Thanks so much in the past for your support...

Hi, My steering set up over the winter.I disconnected the cable from the merc and it still was tighter more than it should.Some are now going with fluid repacement but i would have to change my autopilot if I went that way. Any expereince doing this job would be more than welcome thanks john

Hi, This year i finaly got my autopilot for my 1987 268 weekender.i bought the sitex sp110 and i tworks great.The install was fairly simple.Had to reread it several times but got it done with help from sitex and octopus.It has a octopus mechanical drive that is very simple to install.The boat...

Hi, I have a 268 weekender 1987 odel. I use the boat to troll alot and think maybe I could settle it down some by using ballast in the bow and also in the storage area.It does rock alot due to the stern drive placement. Wonder if others here had done the same. john

Hi, i tried a octopus mechanical drive but I didnt like it.It caused me to lose alot of my power steering and that was before i even installed the motor.Couldnt get the cable fully in the motor either.From talking to other boat enthusist it seems a fluid drive in the way to go.But can I aford...

Hello, Ive been watching the video of Harry Larson's coverted bayliner. It looks like a interesting project.I guess it would cost anywhere from 3 to 5 thousand to do.

Hi, Im interested in converting my 268 searay into a hydrofoil simular to Harry larsen's bayliner. Trying to find out how this would work with a little chop.Lake Ontario is seldom calm but Sodus bay usually is fairly calm.Also looking for fuel savings with this type and of course costs of doing...

Hi, I have a 1987 seary im trying to clean the seats in the dinette.The large seats have no zippers ,smaill cushions have zippers. Wondered if I could take out the small ones and wash in the machine.The larger ones I cleaned with upholstery steam cleaner.All cushions have no vapor barrier...

Hi, Im trying to remove the dinnette seats from my boat to have them reupholstered.The seats slide forward some to make the bed, Cant find any screws to release the seat. thanks john

Hi, I have a 1987 268 weekender. I use it to fish on lake Ontario.The boat has a 260 with a alpha drive.8.6 width. One thing I dont like about it is it rolls alot more than my old 20 mfg outboard. Wondered if a wider version and with inboard engines would be more stable on this Lake. Does...

Hi, my powerwench is getting caught in pulley. Some say it could be old rope.Any ideas welcome.