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Some pictures of my Sea Ray on Lake George this past weekend, shot from shore with a long lens.

I'm putting my boat up for sale in two weeks. It's a 2001 Sea Ray 230 Signature BR with 7.4MPI, 160hrs, B3. Exceptionally clean and well maintained. Unfortunately I've come to realize that this is not the ideal boat for my boating area so it's not going to be an easy local sell. What...

Greetings, I ran my 2001 Sea Ray 230BR, 7.4MPI B3, 180hrs for the first time this year to check it out after winter storage. This spring I changed the thermostat, 160d egree because at the end of last year temperature was a bit erratic. Once the boat warmed up temp was rock solid at 170...

While hauling my boat yesterday at a busy ramp the cable snapped, I thought the rust on the cable was just surface my mistake. Had to quickly tie off the cable to the eye on the boat, sink the trailer and gently get the boat up so I could hook up the safety chain. Can I simply replace...

I hadn't noticed it before but when I shift my B3, connected to a 7.4 MPI engine, into forward or reverse I hear a "clunk" sound. Not very load and most noticeable when running on the ears. Is this normal or should the be a smooth transition between neutral and fwd or rev? Regards, Tom

2001 Sea Ray 230 BR, 7.4 MPI B3 I changed the fuel filter/water separator this weekend and I'm having trouble replacing the plastic cover. The cover has two pieces the larger bottom part slips up the filter the top cover snaps to it. I'm thinking about leaving the cover off, I don't see...

Hello All, I've been considering upgrading to a cruiser class vessel this spring and have had initial contact with the broker selling this boat. http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2001/Sea-Ray-340-Sundancer-2039177/Wrightsville-Beach/NC/United-States I plan to fly down to the area in a...

2001 Sea Ray, 7.4MPI, B3 When I replace the thermostat on my engine do I need to use some kind of sealer on both sides of the gasket? I'm just not sure and want to avoid leaks. Thank you, Tom

2001 Sea Ray, 7.4MPI B3 The gear lube monitor hose on my B3 was cut by fishing leader this past summer. To save the season I drained the reservoir and plugged the hose with a stainless steal screws and small clamps. I then pressure tested the drive to make sure it was not leaking, seemed...

Right now I'm in a state of shock. Pulled the lower drain on my B3, grey water rushed out no oil to speak of. Drive was serviced in the spring, new gimble, yolk, bellows, pressure tested. I checked the oil when I returned from Lake George mid summer and used it infrequently after that, I last...

I would like to install a shoot through transducer in my 2001 230 Select, Sea Ray advises against it stating "You cannot install that type of transducer because your boat actually has a liner in it, not a solid fiberglass hull.". Does this sound accurate? Seems a bit strange to me. Anyone...

Can anyone recommend a decent pair of beginner water skiis? It would be great if we could also use them as we improve our skills. Kids and I are just getting into the sport. Thank you, Tom

Can anyone recommend a canvas snap replacement tool that works? I bought one from WM for $20, replacement seemed to go smoothly snaps looked compressed well. A few days later and they're popping off, crimped metal is simply coming undone. So I'm looking for a high quality repair tool...

My mechanic recently pulled my B3 drive and replaced the Gimble bearing, belows, u-joints etc, job went well and boat performs like new. While in there he noticed that the hose connecting the drive oil reserviour to the drive was disconnected because the nipple connector was broken off. He...

TGAG = There Goes Another Grand :smt119 Pulled the Bravo 3 off my 2001 230 BR, 7.4M and found more then I was expecting. Never had an issue just thought it was time the drive came off for an inspection, boat is new to me as of last year. Here's the damage: - Gimbal bearing felt rough needs...

I'm considering moving up this spring to a larger craft and came accross this listing. I like the layout of the 340, and this one seems to be in good condition but I'm not sure the price is in line with a 7 year old boat. Opinions please...

My boat came with a factory installed thru-hull transducer that works with the in dash gauge. This spring I'm purchasing a Garmin 550S GPS device with depth sounder. Can I remove the factory installed transducer and mount the one that come with the Garmin unit in the same hole? How do I...

My boat, a 2001 230 Signature Bow Rider, did not come equipped with the optional head, it would have been located in the port compartment. I would like to add a head but I'm not sure how to proceed. :huh: Any suggestions? Regards, Tom

I’ve heard conflicting opinions about disconnecting the power to my trailer before putting it in the water for put in or pull out. I’ve always left the power connected and seeing as I have surge breaks I must since backing up causes the breaks to actuate without the override provided by the...

My mechanic wants to charge me $150.00 to remove inspect and reinstall my Bravo 3 drive. No problems it's just that the boat is new to me and I'm unsure of the last time the drive was removed and serviced. I'm pretty handy and have should have all necessary tools except for a B3 prop wrench...