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    Front speaker options in a 2005 185 BR?

    With only the two rear speakers I want to put some up front but cant come up with a good spot. I am sure others have tackled this problem. Anyone have any pictures of what they did? Thanks
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    Air Filter on 4.3 V6 2005 185 Bow Rider?

    I got my oil analysis back today and it showed high silicon. I am looking for an alternative to the stock flame arrestor. Does anyone have any good options that fit the stock carb? I have see a few just bolt on old style filter/cover assemblies but what do you do about the crank case lines that...
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    Winterizing - I feel like I forgot something...

    Its a 2005 185 BR 4.3 It only has 40 hours so no major maintance is needed. I just feel like I forgot something this time. Let me know what else you may suggest. 1. Bring motor to temp and fogged Motor 2. Pulled both block plugs, pulled both manifold plugs and water pump plug and replaced...
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    Winterizing - Did I forget something?

    I was in a hurry and ever since I backed it into the garage and covered it, I feel like I forgot something.. 185 BR 4.3 V6 1. Pull plug - Check 2. Fill with 93 Octane and stabilizer - Check 3. With muffs run to operating temp and fog - Check 4. Drain 5 plugs, 2 block, 2 exhaust, 1 water pump...
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    What maintance should I look into?

    I am conflicted, I have a 2005 185 sport with the 4.3. Being 5 years old there are alot of maintenance type items people are suggesting to me. The problem is my boat only has 31 hours on it. I change the oil every other season and winterize it myself. I only boat in fresh water so salt is...
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    How did you mount your Smart Tabs?

    When I bought these I would have swore the back of my 2005 185 was flat. I dident even notice it was not until I had already drilled the holes for the first hinge. They say teh hinge and cylinder need to be mounted on the same plane. I dont know if I should cut my losses and forget about the...
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    Stainless Cupholder Replacements?

    Anyone replace their standard plastic cupholders with the stainless cupholders that come on higher models? My 185 Sport came with the plastic ones and the SS ones would look great. Do they fit? What is the cost? Thanks
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    Build Info

    Is there any way to find out info on the build of our boat if we provide the proper info. I guess kind of like a build sheet for cars? Thanks
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    2005 185 Sport BR - Draining fuel?

    I am stumped.. I need to get the half tank of gas out of my 185 because a little over a year ago we had a baby and our boating has been limited over the last two years so the gas in it is two years old, that makes it 3 years old next summer! Anyways, I bought a drill motor pump and fabbed...
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    Higgins Lake last weekend!

    I will tell you, it was sooooo cold but I had to get out and try to get a few pictures! The weather was nice but the water was freezing!!
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    Considering an upgrade from 185 to a 205

    We boat only on large inland fresh water and it seems quite often the chop is just too much for my 185. I love the boat and would never sell it besides this problem. Would an upgrade to a true 21' boat make the difference in the chop worth the upgrade? This upgrade would cost $10,000. If it...
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    Plugs in an 2005 4.3 V6

    My 2005 185 Sport does not even have 20 hours on it but I think one or more plugs got fouled two seasons ago during or after fogging. It seems a little down on power and diesels some times at shut off. I have worked on a lot of cars/trucks but never a boat. I was going to go with the oem Merc...
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    Some one stole my Anode!

    Can you believe some one stoops that low? My boat is never outside unless its in the harbor at Higgins lake so they had to swim over in 10 feet of water to take it.. I would have gave them $20 if they were really that hard up...:huh:
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    New Member in Michigan

    Hello to everyone, I am an owner of a 2005 185 BR here in Michigan. This is my second Searay and I am very happy about that. I bought my boat new and enjoy it on Higgins Lake as much as possible.
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