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My daughter has 2010 i85 sport, and the Bimini top frame design is ridiculous. The frame actually rests on the grab handles and has left permanent impressions in the vinyl. it also rests inside the cockpit across the rear seat back when down, so anyone riding in the rear seat has the frame in...

Its 94 in Buckeye, Az. We are heading to Bartlett Lake, It’s probably going to be 110+ this afternoon. I dont want to over inflate the tires and have a blowout. Trailer tires are rated at 65 psi max. I put in 60. The truck tires are rated 50 max i put in 45. Just want to be sure thats not...

A couple years ago I posted about our boat spewing gas out of the filler when the tank is full because the pump doesn't shut off. I finally got fed up with having to fill the tank slow and try to listen at the filler. I bought a Racor LG100 air/fuel separator which goes in the vent line, this...

I want to put Led lights along the bunks of our trailer to make it easier to load the boat at night. I have looked at BlueWater LEDs ,they are pretty expensive. I was wondering if there were any other brands that are good. I'd really like to find American made LEDs or at least anywhere but...

I was looking for a GPH gauge for our 185 sport that would match as closely as possible the stock gauges, no luck, everything that's out there seems to require nema 2000. I'm not interested in converting the boat over to that system, too much money. I came across the Optio Fuel Flow Monitor on...

We bought new canvas for the boat and Great Lakes Boat Tops was kind enough to throw in their install tool for free when I said I was going to need one. I am really glad they did that because I would have been really upset about paying $50 for it. I installed about 24 snaps, it took me 3...

The engine started fine in Nov when I winterized it. Yesterday I wanted to just bump the starter to get the grease fitting on the coupler where I could get at it to grease it. Turned the key get the horn, no click of the solenoid nothing. All gauges work,lights, stereo, blower, bilge...

I want to grease the moving parts in the throttle /shift control unit on our 2010 185 sport. How do I remove it from the boat so I can service it? I thought someone must have made a youtube video of it but i can't find one.

I had the boat out by myself the other day and opened it up. I got 52MPH at about 5200rpm, I know marine speedos are notorious for not reading correctly, but what concerned me is the tach. The markings leave plenty to be desired on the OEM tach, only marked every thousand rpm, so I'm guessing...

When we fill the tank on our 185 sport. It always splashes back out of the filler. I am considering a vent line whistle. I found 2 Green Marine Fuel Whistle, and Whisalert. From what i have read the Fuel Whistle works well but the whistle is annoyingly loud and piercing. I cant find much on...

Searay should be embarrased to say that piece of crap that comes as standard equipment is a tach. What good is 1000 rpm graduations? Do they offer one with 100 rpm or better yet 50 rpm graduations that will match the gauges in my boat.

We have to get a small accident that needs to be repaired on our 2010 185 sport. Daughter was practicing docking, and a wind gust and large wake caused the very edge of the swim platform to get chipped on the dock. The chip is about 2" long and 1/4" wide in the middle. I'm sure I can find a...

We had a small accident that needs to be repaired on our 2010 185 sport. Daughter was practicing docking, and a wind gust and large wake caused the very edge of the swim platform to get chipped on the dock. The chip is about 2" long and 1/4" wide in the middle. I'm sure I can find a good...

Heres a little history on the boat. 2010 185 sport 4.3tks 80 hours on it when we bought it last fall. Complete service and check over by dealer done right away. Put 20 hours on it last fall. Had dealer winterize it for Phoenix winter short term storage in December. Put it back in the water 3...

The plastic fenders that come on Shorlander' trailers are crap. I need to replace one that cracked, I would like to get steel fenders that look factory if possible or better quality plastic fenders if I have to. If I can't do that does anyone know of a good way to reinforce the OEM plastic...

Does anyone know if there is an iPhone app that I can use to keep track of engine run hours and maintenance needed at specific run times. I am aware of Mercury's Vessel View but my boat doesn't have Smart Craft. Thanks

Previously we had been towing our boat with my F150 and had no problems with sway. This past weekend we used my daughters Tacoma and the boat swayed at speeds as low as 60mph. I'm going to take it to a Cat scale and weigh it and find the tongue weight. I need to find a way to add weight to...

Our boat trailer has blue wheel bearing grease. I would like to know is all blue grease compatible regardless of manufacturer. I'm trying to avoid pulling the hubs, cleaning everything and repacking the bearings. I would rather just add some grease to the bearing buddies.

Anyone know how to remove the back rest cushions on a 185 sport. The boat didn’t get sealed and waxed last fall when it was put up. I want to take the cushions off so they are out of the way. Then go over the whole boat with wax stripper, apply UV sealant, then wax it. Hope it will last the...

The boat is still in storage so I can't look for myself, it's coming out this weekend. I want to get the Engine oil and filter, and lower unit oil so I can change them before the boat goes in the water. I found the oil recommendation and capacity in the Mercruiser manual, but nothing on the...