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Ever have your bilge look like a 5 gallon McDonalds chocolate shake exploded in there? Last weekend I decided to get the boat ready for the season and was all excited to get her out this weekend. I ran both engines in the driveway with the muffs for well over 30 minutes to get things all up to...

Discouraging first day on the water this season yesterday... :( Need an OMC 3.8 V6 engine - the closer to Colorado the better. If you have one let me know - thanks...

I had (apparently incorrectly) assumed that all twin drive EC's from 1983 would have been powered similarly (OMC Stringer drives). I'm not finding much that is conclusive on what drive options were available other then a single V8 seemed to be the most popular option but I have seen on this site...

I found a couple of similar threads but wanted to get some clarification from those in the know.... :) Currently in Colorado and our boat sees around 30 to 40 hours a week in the water during the season - obviously always fresh water. Moving to the Tampa Bay area in Florida where the boat will...

Yes, I know I'm full of questions... ;) I hope you will all bear with me since I'm still learning here. I got the trim adjusted all the way down and took her out to the lake last night to see if that made any difference in being able to get on plane. I can get on plane now and maintain it at...

I want to change the oil in my OMC 800 outdrive (1978). I have been told that the clutch takes 30 weight, but I can't find reliable information on what type of oil to use in the upper and lower parts of the outdrive. Any help? Thanks,

I have searched the forums for SRV195, SRV197, 195 and 197 with no results an any of the search terms. Are there any other members that own an SRV195? And if not, is there a good reason for that? Anything I should know... ;) JC Jones

Hi, just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself. I have a 1978 SRV 195 and I'm beginning the process of restoring her. I live in Aurora, CO. so there aren't a lot of places to take her out, but Cherry Creek Reservoir is right around the corner. I have had a difficult time finding much...