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    2006 Searay 180 3.0 merc help!

    I have started having some problems with the engine this season with the engine and wonder if someone could point me in a direction. I do pretty much all the maintenance myself and pretty confident working on engines. Here is the symptoms: 1. It will start, but the die 1-3 times (on average)...
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    3.0L Merc engine

    I had a issue this weekend that happened out of the ordinary. I went to our local lake and my boat was full of gas and pulled a skier and tuber for half a day. Went back out and pulled a tuber and idled around and picked them up and killed the motor(half tank). Then all of a sudden the motor...
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    Starter Stud bolt broken

    I have had my 180 sport in the shop pretty much the whole season this year. I took it to one marine shop and they charged me $900 to pull my motor to extract a starter bolt stud out of the block(4weeks). 10hours later it broke again. I have been told several times that I am missing the...
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    Starter Stud bolt

    I went to replace my starter this afternoon and found out that my starter was only mounted in with one stud bolt. Come to find out the other one has been broken off at the threads. WoW!! Can my local sea ray dealer back this out and retap it so the starter will be mounted correctly????
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    center door window bushing WTB..help!

    I ordered the taylor made center windshield for my 180 sport and didn't get the small rubber bushing for it to rest on when it is fully open to rest on. Any ideas where I might can pick one up?
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    Ignition/starter issue..HELP!

    Ok I havn't replaced my starter yet and took the boat out this afternoon. We rode around the lake off and on for about 4 hours and the boat ran great. Went to take the boat out of the water and the boat wouldn't start. I mean not even trying to turn over...not even a the accessory position...
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    Starter Merc 3.0L 2005 180SP

    I have a 2005 180SP and need to replace the starter. Can someone point me where I should purchase one for this motor? U want to do it myself. I know I am going to have to stand on my head to replace it!:smt038:smt038 lol
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    Starter Merc 3.0L 2005 180SP

    I have a 2005 180SP and need to replace the starter. Can someone point me where I should purchase one for this motor? U want to do it myself. I know I am going to have to stand on my head to replace it!:smt038:smt038 lol
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    Pump Motor Running

    I was out on the water yesterday and noticed I think my trim motor kept coming on and off about every 10 min but the actual sterndrive isnt moving. I don't think my boat has automatic trim setup......there isn't a switch for auto/manual unless there is something for this in the engine...
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    Trim Question

    I was out on the water today and noticed I think my trim motor kept coming on and off about every 10 min. I don't think my boat has automatic trim setup......there isn't a switch for auto/manual unless there is something for this in the engine compartment. Any idea or suggestions on how to fix...
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    3.0L initial starting noise

    I just got home from a wonderful day on the water, although there is something I noticed. When I first turn the key there is a loud screeching noise. The motor turns over fine though and runs great. Would this be the starter or something in that area?
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    3.0L startup noise

    I just got home from a wonderful day on the water, although there is something I noticed. When I first turn the key there is a loud skretching noise. The motor turns over fine though and runs great. Would this be the starter or something in that area?
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    Trim gauge

    I just bought a 180 searay sport and put it in the water yesterday afternoon. Seems the trim gauge isnt reading properly. The needle on the gauge will move toward the down position and then once its reached the down position I looked at the prop on its only half way in the water. So, then I...
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    Center glass door?

    Does anyone know if its possible to buy the center window door for a 180 sport? Where is the best place to look for one? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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    2005 180 sport parts

    Where is the best place to look for parts for the sport model sea rays? I have some minor things I would like to replace/fix. I figured there is a website that people on this forum recommend and use. thanks!
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    Hello New SeaRay owner

    Just purchased my first boat. It is a: 2005 SeaRay 180 Sport BR with 190 hours. Hopefully it will turn out to be a good boat. I havn't really had a chance to get it out on the water for a true test yet. Let me know your thoughts and encouragement that I made the right decision. :smt001
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