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I am replacing the water pump base and seal for an Alpha 1, Gen 1 and the bases are different and won't fit on my lower unit. They are higher and have an O-ring. Mine doesn't have an O-ring and is much lower in profile. Local dealers scratch their head as does Sea-Way Marine in Seattle. it...

Nevermind!! I deleted this thread and have discovered that is was the lower shift cable that gave up the ghost! Is there a way to delete this??

Just checking to see if anybody would be interested in a gathering on Priest Lake, Lake Pend Oreille or the Columbia or Snake River somewhere next Summer? Other location suggestions are welcome. I just keep seeing members and think it would be fun to actually meet some of you in person. We...

I have a Duramax Dually and I'll need to buy some new tires for it before next towing season. I have Michelin's and I'm not exactly impressed with them. I think I have about 45,000 miles on a 70,000 mile tire and can probably squeeze another 5,000 miles out of them. I rotate once a year (about...

I've never had to do this and I have all the right equipment, a set of amber/red lights to replace the orange flags at the widest point. I just can't get the magnetic bases to stick to the fiberglass! LOL!! They are great lights and I've extended the wiring for the 11 foot beam, but I can't...

Last year I replaced the 27 year old original manifolds and risers on my 1989 300 DA with twin 350's. It has only been in salt water a limited number of times since I've owned it (2007). The manifolds were probably OK, I just FELT better replacing all of it at the same time. The kits that I...

I have an 89 300 DA with twin 350's. This week I decided it was time to winterize (It's kept in an insulated building and rarely freezes!) and I captured all of the water that drained out of the blocks when I pulled the hoses and the freeze plugs. I get a lot of "black" water with a lot of...

I just yanked out the deck that holds my batteries and hot water tank. I've got it ready to go back in and I've drilled the holes for the battery trays. I've read all about sealing the holes and can't figure out what I should use!! I HAVE silicone and it looks like that will out last me and...

The previous owner drilled some holes in the plywood platform that holds the hot water tank, holding tank and batteries. I think he must have re-arranged the battery configuration. He didn't protect the holes and as a result the wood has gotten soft under the batteries. I'm going to replace...

I'm planning to trailer over to Anacortes to launch on the 11th and pull out on the 23 of July. Just wondering if anybody else will be out and about in the Juans? We'll head to Victoria sometime during that trip, probably the second weekend, but we're flexible depending on weather. Just...

I'm replacing my impellers and housing in my Alpha I drives this morning. Port went fine and I had no issues. When I got to the Starboard, I hit something that was "different" from the Port. The plastic tube from the pump to the copper water pipe is quite a bit bigger than the copper tube on...

The boat has been winterized and is now sleeping until March or April. Let's hope for a terrible winter with lots of snow to allow for a great ski season!! :grin: Now I can switch from waxing the boat to waxing skis!!

Saw this add since it was similar to my boat and thought this guy needs to be shot for reversing the arch!! :smt021 He also claims it's an 89, but with all the wood interior, I know it's a year older at least! http://spokane.craigslist.org/boa/1883793958.html

My gasket keeps falling out! We pulled some screws out of the door frame and used those to keep the gasket in, but I need to reglue it. Any suggestions? I'm guessing I'll have to replace the gasket at some point so I don't want it to be permanent! On the other hand, buying a $50 gasket for a...

Boaterhoming on the way to Anacortes! No need to chock the wheels, I dropped anchor! Try manuvering an 11 feet beam into your standard narrow campground! I got some stares from the other folks from their RV's! And no comments about setting the anchor or the amount of scope!! Slinging in...

We were sitting on the dock in Friday Harbor and all of our power went out. Others on the dock seemed to have the same problem. We were about to leave, so I didn't think anything about it. When we got home and I plugged the boat in I noticed that I don't have any power past the "normal"...

My 21 year old Interphase 2801 depth finder is old technology. I'd like to replace it with a Garmin unit that will plug into my 2006C. If anybody has one or knows where I can get one, I'd really appreciate it! I just missed one last night on e-bay that sold for $102.50! I'm still kicking myself...

I've been messing around on the boat all week getting ready for the weekend. It's on the trailer and plugged in via extension cord. This morning I walked out and I could hear a sound from the outside that sounded like a bilge pump running. I popped into the engine compartment and it wasn't a...

I'm unable to take the boat out because the chrome Sea Ray logo on the Starboard side fell off! Until this is fixed, I'm on the hard! What kind of adhesive is used? I own an X-acto knife and can cut it, I just don't know what KIND of tape or adhesive to get!! I know it will be faster to to...

After 20 years, the alcohol stove finally needed a little love. I sent it to Kenyon and Frank took GOOD care of me! He soaked it to clean it up, repaired and replaced all the worn parts and then shipped it back to me! They even replaced the decals! WOW!! It's now been installed and I'm...