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What should I do about this missing section of skeg. I must have picked up a stone or something and jammed it between the prop and skeg. The prop has a very minor damage that can be easily repaired. The skeg could be repaired but should I worry about it? It did its job and protected the prop...

Question on readying the boat for soon to hit storm Isaias. Im in a lagoon in Bayville NJ. We have projected 75mph winds. My boat is tied up with 4 lines. Bow, Stern and 2 spring lines. The lines are set very long. Im not sure what the tides are going to do but looking for some experience...

I have this exact same boat and like the black SEL stripe near the water line. Does anyone know if the decal in this photo was original to the boat, or custom made? I removed my decals that were worn, and obviously different and in looking for a replacement I found this photo. I don't believe...

I have 2 trim gauges. 1 analog gauge and one digital in my smartcraft gauge. The two gauges are not providing the same reading. I know the digital smartcraft gauge is accurate and the analog is all over the place. Do these 2 gauges read off the same sender?? That would help me determine what...

At the end of last season I wanted to change the impeller on my bravo 3. I took the the pump off the motor and disassembled it. The casing was scored so I purchased a kit with plates and shorter impeller to rebuild it. I reassembled it and put the boat away for winter. Today I started it up...

I was installing the larger prop nut on a bravo 3. I used a new nut right out of the bag. While turning the large nut into place the socket began to turn very loosely. Upon inspecting it the nylon in the nut that is supposed to keep the nut from loosening separated completely from the nut...

Looking for a bimini top for my new to me boat. 84 inch wide Thank you

I was looking for some advice from the pros here. I have a 2004 220 select with a Bravo 3. The drive overall is in nice shape however the carrier has seen some better days. Its not leaking and doesn't have any obvious bearing noise. At this point I'm going with the "aint broke so dont fix...

Just wondering at what point this sea water pump housing would need replacing. Some scoring is acceptable but at what point does one need replacing? Thanks for your advice This is on my 2004 5.0 bravo 3 220 select

Does anyone know if the bimini top listed in the link below will fit my boat? Thank You. I appreciate the help. My boat is a 2004 SR 220 select bowrider https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2108893649387419

So I don't believe my 2004 220 select 5.0mpi has the cool fuel gen 3 model but I wanted to see if someone knew for sure. I hope to avoid the delamination issue experienced by this model. My engine serial number is 0M678324, boat is a 2004. If I look on the mercury marine parts catalog it...

Hey all, I was just looking for advice from any other 220 select owners for any problems they may have had or issues this boat is known for. I put a deposit on a 2004, 5.0, with a bravo. I took it out for a sea trial and found it ran great with all the gauges reading right where they should...

So on my 07 185 that has 100 hours on it I noticed a sound that Im trying to determine what it is. I have never been in a boat with a bad gimbal bearing but that's my guess right now. The only time the noise is obvious is while in gear and at 1000rpm. That seems to be where it sits going...

Does anyone know what prop was factory installed on a 2007 sport 185 4.3 v6? I thought it was a 14, 23p but second guessing myself Thanks

I was thinking of upgrading from my 185 sport to this 225 weekender. The one I was looking at has a 6.3mx motor, which Im not familiar with. I see most have a 5.0. Anyone have one? or any input about this boat would be appreciated. Thanks...

This is my first year keeping the boat in the water. Its been trailed around for the time I've had it. The boat is mechanically sound, bellows and bottom paint are perfect. Im looking for advice on how to keep the bilge pump running. Should I add a 2nd battery? or add a 2nd backup pump? add...

Well getting ready for another season and looking to do some bottom painting. I picked up my 2007 185 sport a few years ago and have been trailering it for each use. This year Im going to leave it in the water for a few months here in NJ and want to give it a fresh coat of bottom paint. I...

Hey all, Does anyone have a sea strainer on a small bowrider? Because I'm mostly in Barnegat bay in NJ which is sandy and has alot of shallow area I seem to have problems with my thermostat getting stuck open. We frequently beach the boat in different areas and this sucks sand into the cooling...

My snap in carpets are in nice shape. No real stains. I usually just put them on the floor and get them vacuumed clean with the shop vac. But I was wondering if I could place them in the washer machine on a delicate cycle? Whats do you guys think

I have a 185 and found this video very helpful. Though I would post it here so anyone with questions could see for themselves how winterizing is done.