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    replacing suspension on shorelander trailer.

    i need to replace the springs, mount studs, u bolts, and hubs on my shorelander trailer. it came from the dealer with a 1999 searay 180 br Anyone know what the axle is rated for? which springs i need? also which hubs. I have a good understanding of the springs and the work involved, but i...
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    gas gauge dead. need technical info.

    I have a 1999 180 sea ray bow rider. I know its good on gas, but not that good. the gauge stays pegged at full. I need to replace the sender, but my local dealer has it on backorder at $81. I can get generic ones for about $25. I know the tank is 9.5in deep, but i need to know what ohm range...
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    Picked up the new (to me) boat yesterday.

    I was finally able to sell my 1991 sea ray boat, and finally go get the 1999 i have been eyeing. :D I was able to get $4600 out of my 1991, and pick up the 1999 for $4500, so i must say that was a great deal! it is a 18ft ski boat, with the mercuiser 3.0l and alpha 1 outdrive. Had to do some...
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    upgrading question

    I currently own a 1991 searay 170 bow rider. It has been a good boat for us this summer, but i happened on a 1999 searay 180 that i want to upgrade to. I have a few questions that i cannot find on the searay spec sheets. my manual says the 170 i have is 16.8 ft hull and 18.2ft with platform...
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    watched a guy almost loose his truck and boat today!

    watched a guy almost lose his truck and boat today! We were floating out by the wake buoy waiting our turn to load at the ramp, and this guy was launching his boat. He didnt quite have the truck backed in enough, and was trying to power the boat off the trailer. The truck starts rolling back...
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    merc 3.0 running rich?

    I have the 4 cyl merc 3.0 in my boat and burned an entire 22 gal tank in about 9 hours of lake time. (not all running, but probably 80%). I can smell gas fumes at low speed, it idles rough, and if i dont let it idle for 5 seconds or more after throttling back to neutral before shutting it off...
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    new (to me) boat has soft spot in floor. advice in the clear lake texas area?

    1991 sea ray 170 has a soft spot in front of right rear seat. It seems to be only about 2ft x 4ft and only that piece of wood that is bad. How hard would this be to do myself? any special tools? I know nothing about this type of repair, should i even try it? If not does anyone have any...
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    Help with trailer tires.

    The tires on my trailer are starting to show some dry rot and i would like to get them replaced. the sidewalls say s78-14st, and they are "towmaster" brand, but i dont know what that means, or what size i should get to replace them. Can i get just tires, or is it better to get tires and wheels...
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    Advice on a depth finder please

    I am looking to add a depth finder to my 170br. I will be using it in lakes and rivers primarily and i know Clear Lake has some shallow spots. I would feel better knowing how deep it is. I dont need anything super fancy, or high end, but would like depth, and maybe water temp. I dont even know...
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    Question about convertable top storage.

    I just got this boat so please pardon my noobness, but here goes. I have a 1991 sea ray 170 bow rider that came with a "convertable top" that snaps to the windshield and covers the driver and passenger. seen here. In the research i have done, i saw something mention storage for this top...
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    First boat!

    My name is Blake, and although we had boats or wave runners for as long as i can remember growing up, this is MY first boat. I purchased a 1991 Sear Ray 170 LTD monday!:smt043 I then went to academy and dropped $275 on "boat stuff":smt089 We are taking her out for the first time Saturday...
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