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    Need engine rebuilt

    My mechanic, after checking the compression of my starboard engines told me that I need the engine rebuilt. So now I am not sure on what to do. Have it done or try to sell the boat "as is" as a "mechanic special" at a discount and telling potential buyers that one engine needs to be rebuilt. Did...
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    Port engine overheating - advise please

    I have a problem with my port engine (2000 7.4 fresh water cooled). Up to 2000 RPM the temp stays normal but going up to 3000 RPM the temps slowly goes up to about 180 F. I had the mechanic check the hoses and change the impeller. Also I had the diver check the sea water intake which turned out...
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    Bow thruster

    Has anyone ever installed one of those external bow thruster. I would be very interested to know if they would be any good in helping me dock against heavy winds when the used of the two engines is not enough. Thanks
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    When to change the engine oil

    Hello everyone. It has been one year since I changed the engine oil on my 2000 Sea Ray 340 and I only put about 25 hours since. In your opinion should I change it again? It still looks good. Thanks
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    Where was the Coast Guard?

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    Buzzer going off - mistery

    Buzzer goes off for mysterious reason After a period of heavy rain, I went to check on my boat and as soon as I stepped on the swim platform a buzzer goes off. Totally surprised, since everything was off, I rushed to the instrument panel to see what was wrong and then inside the cabin. As soon...
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    New engines or rebuilts?

    On my 2000 Sea Ray 340 I have two original 7.4s with about 1000 hours each. I really like the boat but I am considering either new engines or have them rebuilt. I would appreciate any comments from member who already went through this dilemma and, if possible, what type of cost I should expect...
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    Million dollar boats totally destroyed

    This is the result of strong winds and high sea on the Italian Riviera.
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    Fleet week in San Francisco

    The best view of the Blue Angels was from the water on a boat.
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    How to sell "by owner"

    I am considering selling my boat myself. In the past I always used a broker and I need advise on how to handle safely the financial side and transfer of money. Thanks
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    This is what real chaos is

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    How to handle (or not to handle) waves

    Educational video
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    A calm day on San Francisco Bay

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    My oil pressure saga continues

    2000 Sea Ray 340 with twin 7.4. As I mentioned in my old post, I was hoping to have the oil pressure under control. When I left my slip the pressure was about 40 psi on both engines. After about 20 minutes of running at 2,800 RPM the pressure dropped to about 25 psi on both engines. I got back...
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    Low oil pressure question

    On my 2000 340 with Mercruiser 7.4s, the oil pressure never gets higher than 35 psi on both engines. Although Mercruiser specs say that the pressure should be between 30 and 70, I am very concerned. Does anyone know what could be the possible cause of low oil pressure? On my old Sea Ray the...
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    Buzzer going off - mistery

    I have a 2000 Sea Ray 340 with two 7.4 engines. I went out yesterday and as soon as I got to 2,200 RPM a buzzer went off near the instrument panel. As soon as I went under 2,200 RPM it stopped. I tried again and as soon I reached 2,200 RPM it went off again. I cruised around at 2,000 for several...
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    Tachometer question

    When I started the engines this morning on my 2000 340 and with both engines at idle, the tachometer for the port engines read 750 RPM while the starboard one was at 2000 RPM. The sync indicator was right in the middle. I never had this problem before. I went out for a ride and the tachometer on...
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    Great day in San Francisco Bay

    Nice and warm sunny weather on the week-end to watch the Blue Angels with the city of San Francisco on the background.
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    Rudder indicator

    Not having a rudder indicator I always have problems in setting the rudders straight on my Sea Ray 340 V-drive at low speed when I enter the fairway and use the gears. Does anyone know anything about the Davis rudder position indicator? Thanks.
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    Throttle cable problems

    All of the sudden I am having slackness in the throttle cable on the port engine on my 2000 340 and I have to move the lever almost half way to increase the RPM. I looked at the cable in the ER and everything looks OK. Any idea on what it could be? Thanks.
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