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I am getting water leakage from the riser and manifold when I put it all back together after replacing exhaust flapper ( Mercruiser 3.0). I replaced the gasket and used RTV 2 times and had a leak. I called SeaRay and they advised to install gasket dry...bigger leak. Any ideas as to get this...

Thanks for all the posts - it was indeed the exhaust flapper http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0ActmzRkzZNWjjo Now I have another issue. I am getting water leakage from the riser and manifold when I put it all back together. I replaced the gasket and used RTV 2 times and had a...

Super responses... I won't have a chance to check your suggestions for the next few days but will let you know what I found out.

I have a 1999 BowRider 180/3.0 and I am starting to hear a metallic rattling in the rear of the engine compartment. I only hear it when the engine is idling and it sounds like a metal plate or housing that is coming loose. If I give it a little throttle and the engine smooths out it goes away...

Greatly appreciate the feedback and makes me feel much better. Taking her out Friday...thanks again:smt038

I have a 99 SeaRay Bowrider 180 and went through changing impeller due to some overheating issues but got that resolved. After changing the impeller and btw engine is running 130-170 like it did before, when I ran the boat in the driveway with muffs there was hardly any water coming out the...

Well got the battery today and found that only the D34M was the only size that would fit in the tray and unfortunately could not find the space to house the D31/D27...oh well got a new battery anyways :smt038

Thanks guys - looks like a D31M

I am wanting to replace my existing battery for my 99 Bowrider 180 and there are a few different Optima Blue Top models so I am not sure which one to go with. Unfortunately at this time I am only using one battery on the boat. D27M D34M D31M I do have a pretty good audio system with amps...

Actually just got back from upholstery shop and they want 175/each so I guess that's the rate average. Thanks for the reply!

99 BR 180 deck/seat cushions - beige Again I forgot to take down the rear cushions for my 1999 Bowrider and blew off in the lake last night but this time could not find either. They are the seat...

99 BR 180 deck/seat cushions - beige Again I forgot to take down the rear cushions for my 1999 Bowrider and blew off in the lake last night but this time could not find either. They are the seat...

Again I forgot to take down the rear cushions for my 1999 Bowrider and blew off in the lake last night but this time could not find either. They are the seat cushions that you can move and they complete the rear deck. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, Thomas Mullenix

Thanks for all the replies - my neighbor tweaked the carb and cured the issue - runs like a champ - woo hoo !

Thanks for the info Larry I am gonna have it looked at today or tomorrow

I have not had the boat very long but I I thought this was fuel injected but I guess you are right about it having a carb. Looks like it's pretty common and hopefully will not cost too much to have it fixed - thanks for all the replies.

Thanks for the info - I goofed - meant to put rich...corrected.

Thanks for the reply - I will have it looked at then...not very mechanically inclined unfortunately :(

99 Sea Ray BowRider 180 - Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha I - soot on stern - running rich? I have a 99 Sea Ray BowRider 180 - Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha I and am the new owner of the boat. I notice that after running it there is always a black soot coating all over the stern. I assume this is some sort of...