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I had previously asked for recommendations on exhaust manifolds for the old 7.4L. I was hoping to avoid paying the high price for the OEM Merc set. This is my $.02 on what I have learned, bear with me if I go too long. I purchased 2 complete sets for my newly remanned 7.4L's. They arrived with...

I am looking for the systems monitor panel and under dash board to replace the one on my 89 340EC. I was hoping with all the scrapped boats from recent hurricane damage that I could find a working unit that someone would be selling.

I posted this in the classic boat section, but wondered if anyone may venture to guess what this material was, and what would be a good replacement. Any knowledge is appreciated. See original thread here

The Merc parts catalog lists a 816326A2 for my motor mounts. There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of availability for this part. Does anyone know if this has been updated or superseded? Does anyone know what the specs may be before I try to measure it and find a match? It seems that 2 of mine...

I'm still looking for a systems monitor for my 1989 340EC. Looked on Ebay for 2-3 years now with no luck, Craigslist the same, and have emailed every boat salvage yard I can find. Anyone parting out a boat of this vintage that has the systems monitor intact, I will send out for repair/check. PO...

Removed the radar arch to pull the motors and was puzzled by something with the area where it bolts to the hull. This is a photo of the mounting. Once I removed it there is a piece of plywood that is against the fiberglass hull surface, but to fill the angled area it was filled with some type...

Long story, but a joyous one! I was on vacation and came back after not running the boat for 3 weeks. I tried to start port engine and it cranked and stopped. Loud noise from starter. I removed the starter to find the nose cone broken off. Oh S*&T! I knew what that meant and started to pull...

Today while sanding down bottom paint I found an unusual open area around the A/C thru hull fitting. After prodding with a flat tip screwdriver I was able to remove the bottom paint, a small amount of gel coat (which was cracked up) and what appears to me to be about 1 layer for fiberglass...

I have an 89 with the textured non skid on the foredeck. After searching all I could find was discussions about the diamond type texture. For all the old boat owners who know the type I'm talking about. The problem is I don't want to wax it and risk falling over the rail, but every time I wash...

I can't take credit for the rudder restuffing, but I did my stuffing boxes today on my 1989 340EC and took some pictures. Note that this was done on land. I have seen others say you can do it in the water, but I can't see how you would get it clean without packing something around the area under...

If you have about 30 minutes and the parts this is a very easy, and cheap way to make your own oil changer to use in the spring for that messy business of draining oil. The parts you will need are very simple and not that expensive. I have yet to hook it to the boat and pump it out, but I have...

Stupid question, maybe should have been a poll. I am replacing the docklines in my slip and I was wondering what knot people use to secure the lines to the poles that will stay there until the next replacement? I was thinking bowline but now I'm thinking round turn and two half hitches...

I have been having issues with my Norcold not working off of battery. I tried a few things so far, and will probably try a little harder once the boat is pulled. But I figured I would pass on what I got from a company I contacted in regards to a direct replacement. By the way the Tundra...

My port shift cable makes a scrapping noise especially in reverse. It's a new feature! I took the cover plate off an loosened the tightening adjustment screws. I'm next going to remove the cable off of the trans, and then off of the shifter. I need to see if it's in the shifter, cable, or trans...

I have looked in the owners manual, the SeaLand manual, and the sales brochure on SeaRay.com and have yet to be able to find the size of the tank. I replaced the duckbills earlier in the year and flushed lots of water through it, so the first time it filled up pretty quick. I'm just wondering...

I have a 1988 Achilles SPD-2FL which is a 8.5FT. The PO tried to replace the floorboards, but he didn't have the rear board. Does anyone have the same boat, or know where I can get a template? They are charging like $400 for replacement floorboards, and I'm not paying twice what I paid for the...

I have an 8.5 Ft achilles inflatable. It has inflatable keel(not fiberglass) Has anyone found a good system to mount it onto the smaller platforms? I've read the thread about towing, but would prefer some of you guys who may have pics of them mounted on the platform put them up.

Made a huge mistake today. Waited too long at Fairview Aquapalooza and had to try and outrun the storm home. Big waves, Lightning, and Rain. Anyhow 3/4 of the way home I noticed the bilge blowers were on. I reached down to turn them off and accidentally hit the ignition breaker for the port...

I was wondering, for those of you that have rafted up at Aquapalooza(other large event) before. My Refrig won't work on 12V anymore, and ice only lasts for so long. How do you keep food and drink cold without running the genny? With that many people all jammed into one area, do people run them...

Anyone from here heading over to Fairview for Aquapalooza on the 25th? I'm scheduled to be there with some marina friends, was going to keep an eye out for anyone else from CSR that may be attending. I don't have my CSR burgee, but I will look for others.