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  1. Searayguy185

    Any advice on installing snaps on a new cover?

    Just purchased a brand-new OEM bow and cock pit cover from Great Lakes. This is the company Sea Ray uses when the boat was new. So they sent me the cover without installing the snaps because each snap that’s existing on the boat is unique to each boat. Has anyone installed snaps similar to what...
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    Waterford WI, Lake Tichigan and Fox River

    Hello everyone, I'm wondering if anyone on here has boated on Lake Tichigan and the fox river that connects to it? I looks really cool just uncertain on depths and other potential problems. Any and all advice would be appreciate it.
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    Is high RPM bad for 4.3 engine over time?

    Wondering what people's opinion is on running a 4.3 engine anywhere from 3000-4000 RPM for a extended amount of time. I understand it will do it, but my question is will it drastically reduce engine life? Thanks
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    Iphone Chart App Recommendation

    I'm looking for a recommendation for either a free or inexpensive chart plotter app. I'm only really looking for one for the inland lakes of Wisconsin. I have a 185 sport so I'm not going on the ocean or anything like that. However sometimes i take it on Lake Michigan. I'm really just looking...
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    Engine Temp Sensor Going Off

    So i've had this problem for about a year now and it's driving me crazy. First off I have a 2004 Sea Ray 185 with the 4.3 carb engine. When I'm putting around under 3000 RPM'S everything all good. As soon as I start running hard one 3000 RPM'S It will chirp the alarm. Not a constant alarm but...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 engine oil level??

    I know this probably sounds kind of silly asking this, however in my owners manual it says to add 4.5 quarts of oil in after draining out the old. When I put 4.5 quarts in it barely registered on the dipstick. I put just under 5 quarts in to get just over the add mark. I even raised the front...
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    Storing boat with drain plug open?

    I'm sure this might be a silly question, however I'm wanting to store my boat and wave runner outside and want to leave the drain plug out so if water gets in the bilge it will drain and to prevent condensation. I've been told there is a risk of mice or other creatures entering in through there...
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    Cleaning polyester cover

    I have a secondary storage cover bought from Overtons. It's made of polyester and from a couple seasons of storage I noticed there is some mold spots, and other things maybe from being parked under trees etc. I put it in my wash on delicate and it did not touch it. It's gray in color. Thanks
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    Depth sounder making random "chirps"

    On my 2004 SR 185 sport for the longest time I would occasionally hear a "chirp" or several "chirps" in a row, thinking it was my alarm on the engine. After talking to mercruiser and my local mercruiser dealer both people believe the chirps are coming from the depth sounder. The weird thing is I...
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    Single chirp on alarm??

    I was out today running at cruising speed, a little over 3000 RPM's and I heard my alarm sound one single chirp. Not really sure why. Every thing looked good on gauges. Engine temp was right at 170 degrees, oil pressure was just over 40. I also double checked the gear lube reservoir and it was...
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    Does this gelcoat need to be repaired??

    I wanted to get people's opinion on if this repair is necessary or more of a cosmetic repair. I keep the boat out of the water on my trailer 90% of the time. A few times a year I'll go on a vacation where it's kept in the water a few nights. Thanks for your responses.
  12. Searayguy185

    Trailer Question

    So I have a Shoreland'r bunk trailer and every now and then I would gouge the keel under the open bow while loading. For the longest time I thought i was hitting the boat ramp but found out that the trailer was missing the black plastic protective cover that goes across the cross bar and the...
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    Mary Kate On Off Cleaner

    I bought this product to clean the underside of my hull and was curious if it is safe to use while the boat is on a painted trailer. I guess i don't really have much of a choice since that would be the only way for my to clean the waterline that formed from leaving my boat in a few day here and...
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    Lake Delton (Wisconsin Dells)

    I'm taking a trip to the dells in a few days and wondering if anyone out there has boated on this lake before? I saw it when it emptied 8 years ago and from what I remember there was a lot of tree stumps and the lake bottom it self looked like a field and not very deep. Online it say's it's a...
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    Is it OK for the bearings to keep your trailer in the water for a while?

    I was just curious if keeping your trailer in the water for up to a half hour is Ok for the bearings? Every now and then I like to work on my boat while it's in the water on the trailer and I've been told it's OK since they have seals that protect from water. What's your thoughts?
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    Do you change your gear lube every year or every other?

    Just curious what the consensus is out there for how often do you change your gear lube? I've been doing mine every year but a place that I use to go to said they change their clients every other. What do you think? Thanks
  17. Searayguy185

    Anyone looking for a cool LED upgrade to your navigation lights?

    I though I would share this because lately i've been converting everything over to LED. I added some led accent lights under the gunnels, also added some cool purple led lights to my gauge cluster, and found a led anchor light. So lastly trying to find a "quality" led navigation light. Went on...
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    Cool LED navigation light

    I thought I would share my new LED navigation light with you guys. After searching online for a new LED navigation light, I was unable to find anything of equal quality unless you would want to spend $200. I found this lightbulb online that would work with my OEM fixture. After putting in a...
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    low RPM growl

    I've noticed that around 800-1000 RPM's there is a quite "growl" coming from the lower unit. At the same rpm when it's in reverse or when i advance the throttle in neutral I don't here anything. Also when i run that rpm on a hose out of the water with the prop spinning I don't here anything...
  20. Searayguy185

    Anyone running aluminum 4 blade, 17" pitch on there 185?

    I have a aluminum 4 blade 19" pitch on there currently and with my "light" family we are at 4600 WOT. I'm trying to get closer to 4800 WOT so when we are towing are big 2 person tube or a slalom skier with people in the boat we are not over working the engine. It there anyone out there who has...
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