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    Sold My SeaRay 38DA

    Hi all, Just thought I would make it official that I have sold my 38. First off it was a very difficult decision to have made as we loved the boat, the lifestyle and especially the friends we made at our marina. The memories we made were priceless and being our first boat it was a hell of a...
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    GFCI Source

    Hi Guys, Does anyone have an online source for the GFCI's in our boats with part number 1787502 (15 Amp). As these are not used in Australia I can't find a local source. My boat is powered by 220 VAC if that makes any difference.
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    Mercruiser 8.1 - Do your risers need replacing?

    Five years ago I had my manifolds replaced and reused the ss risers thinking they lasted forever. Fast forward to two weeks ago and the Merc tech pulled a couple of risers which showed evidence of rusting in the manifolds. He said the risers could be reused. I inspected the risers and only one...
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    Yep

    Summer holidays in Oz on our 38. A few snaps from today where we spent the day anchored in the estuary near our marina, swimming, eating and drinking. Finished off the day with our local delicacy ....Crayfish (Western Rock Lobster) which one of my marina buddies caught, cooked and gave to us...
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    She's Warming Up!

    This is the weather for the week to date and tomorrow. We've already set a few local temperature records in recent months - so it should be a long hot summer if this is anything to go by :cool:.
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    0 Degree Tilt Smartcraft Depth/Temp Sensor aka Transducer

    On and off for the best part of nine months I've been scouring the internet and chasing my tail trying to find a replacement for the failed 0 degree tilt depth/temp sensor that interfaces with the Smartcraft system in my boat. I found and provided old redundant part numbers to my usual local...
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    Anchor Swivel - Yay or Nay

    Over the weekend we had spend half a day fishing on the anchor in the ocean. When leaving I drove the boat forward and used the windless to pull the anchor as per ususal - soon after I was greeted with the chain coming on deck minus the anchor. It became apparent the anchor swivel bolt had...
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    Socket size for 8.1 crank bolt

    Anyone know the socket size for the main crank bolt on a 8.1? Thanks in advance.
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    38DA - Upsizing Trim Tabs

    I did post some pics in the 380 thread but thought I would make a specific thread on a recent trim tab upsize. The original specs were 24 x 12 and are canted due to the shape of the transom The new are 26 x 15.5 (still canted) plus 3 inch drop fins - which translates to 40% more surface area...
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    Couple of pics from last weekend

    Perth, Western Australia (where I live) at the relatively new Elizabeth Quay on the Swan River. First time I have bought the boat to my home city here as it is usually penned elsewhere. Been having some very nice weather for boating.
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    Summer Holidays At Rottnest Island

    Hi All, Just a few pics of my recent 11 day trip to Rottnest Island situated approx 19klms off the coast of Perth, Western Australia. Whilst the trip takes approx 30 mins from the coast off Perth my boat is penned in Mandurah which adds another 1.5 or so hours to the trip up the coast. The...
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    Mente Marine Auto Trim Tabs

    Just thought I would show a few pics of my install of the Mente Marine Auto Trim Tabs unit. It was hoped that I could report back on the units performance shortly after the install......however I had soon over indulged on Corona's shortly after the instal process with my dock neighbours :grin...
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    8.1 fuel pumps running after fuel rail pressurised

    Fella's Wondering if you can shed some light on a possible issue. Firstly can anyone confirm the 2006 year 8.1's fuel pumps should shut down after the rail is pressurised? That is when the ignition switches are armed but before starting the motors, should the pumps run only long enough to...
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    Let's Talk Propellors

    I'm considering the idea of upgrading the props on my 38 to Veems (as they are local) and have the following questions if anyone is able to assist: The 2006 Sea Ray parts list for my boat shows the following - is this suggesting that there is a different pitch for left and right props? If so...
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    Mercury Oil

    I was looking into which oil to use for Mercruisers and happen to come across this article written in Sept 2015 in relation to the Mercury 25W-40 oil and thought it may be of interest to those of you running Mercruisers. http://www.boatingmag.com/how-marine-oil-made The article suggests that...
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    Rottnest Island Safety Convoy

    Hi all, My favourite summer destination is Rottnest Island situated about 20 klm's off shore from Perth Western Australia. Approx 185,000 people arrive by private boat to Rotto each year. Until last weekend I had never been there in the SeaRay since taking ownership in April last year. Rotto is...
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    Current ZF list of approved transmission fluids

    Howdy, During my search of working out which transmission fluid to use in my v-drives I discovered that ZF provides an updated a list of approved transmission fluids from time to time. I have attached the below link which was last updated on 01.10.2015 according to the ZF website. I though...
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    Spark Plug Wires

    I am currently in the process of replacing my spark plug wires. Whilst I've posted this in my "transmission issues" thread I've also posted it again here under its own title (mods please delete if this is not appropriate). I got a quote from my local mercruiser tech today and it came in at...
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    38 Sundancer Transmission Issues

    In the short time I've owned it, I've had a good run with my boat so far and now maybe this is the start of my woes. I was making a 70klm trip yesterday up the coast. Approx 20klm's into the trip I struck transmission problems. I had pulled in behind an island and and was coming back out...
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    New Bimini 38 Sundancer - Progress Pics

    I bought the boat back in April this year and have made a few improvements to the boat, most notably is the new bimini setup which is still in progress - but just in time for our aproaching summer. Thought I would post a few progress pics of my new bimini/canvas setup. Obviously different...
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