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Hi: I have some paint to remove. I don't know what it is but I think it's alkyd enamel. MEK-based stripper didn't work well at all. Seeking your expert advice. Thanks, Jeff

Hi: I bought my 1977 SRV 240 Weekender last year to fix up. Target first launch Spring 2012. It has a MCM 260 Mercruiser 350 small block, Alpha drive and a displacement of 4400 lbs. It came with two props: Aluminum #48-78118-17 14 1/2 " 17 pitch SS- 48-88438A4 17P 15 3/4 17 Pitch The...

I'm planning to replace 4 rotten trailer tires next spring. I bought the old Load-Rite galvanized double axle trailer and it came with F78-14 ST tires. I forgot to check the load rating. I don't know if they are the right ones or not. I have '77 SRV 240 WE that is listed at 4400 lb...

Hi: I'm working to get my recently purchased 1977 Mercruiser ready for next season. I've never launched it. Engine is original raw water cooled MCM 260. It spent most of its ife in fresh water. I just replaced the manifolds (date marked 1982), riser elbows and thermostat. All new gaskets. No...

Hi: I'm working to get my recently purchased 1977 Mercruiser ready for next season. I've never launched it. Engine is original raw water cooled MCM 260. It spent most of its ife in fresh water. I just replaced the manifolds (date marked 1982), riser elbows and thermostat. All new gaskets. No...

Hi: I just replaced the manifolds and risers on my 350 mercruiser. I torqued them at 30 ft/lbs by mistake. The service manual I have says 20 ft/lbs for the manifolds and didn't specify the risers Should I: A. Back them off and re-torque at 20, or B. Not worry about it? If I do back them off...

Hi , I'm replacing the two batteries in my new-to-me 1977 240 weekender. It has a 260 Mercruiser. When I got it it had 2 type 24 starting batteries. Is it ok to put one starter & one deep cycle in? Do I really need a starter battery or could/should I go with two deep cylces? There is a battery...

I just bought a 1977 240 weekender with 260 mercruiser that I haven't run. I'm not counting on it running but I'm hopeful! PO reports that it ran good wen it was winterized & stored 3 years ago. It has about a 1/2 tank of the 3 year old old gas in it. When Spring comes and I start it...

Now that I have my new old boat home I'm starting to try & figure what works and doesn't The bilge pump toggle switch on the dash board has three positions. Down- the aft bilge pump goes on Middle- nothing happens. Off or auto? Up- nothing happens. off or Auto? Midship bilge pump (under the...

Hi, I need to replace a lot of old pitted Zamak deck hardware with SS. I know from past experience that its tough to find new cleats, stanchion bases, chocks and other deck harware that matches up with the hole spacing of the old stuff. I'd sure like to avoid drilling new holes and filling...

Just wanted to say hello. I just picked up my new old boat, a 1977 V240 Weekender last weekend. She'll need some TLC but she'll be a safe sea worthy boat when I'm ready to launch. I'm looking forward to meeting some new friends at Club Sea Ray. Jeff