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    How much anti-freeze 8.1s?

    I am going to change the anti-freeze this week in my 8.1s. I forgot to grab the owners manual for the engines before I left the boat last Sunday. :smt021 I looked online and here and can not find the answer to the question: how many gallons of anti-freeze for the engine? Thanks! Best,
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    390 & 40 MY Owners - screw cover part#?

    Last weekend I noticed that one of the white covers on the headliner above the front windshield was missing. I looked in the parts manual and it does not show that part. The part I am referring to is above the front windshield. There is a white padded liner and to hold the liner in place are...
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    Adding fluid power sterring

    I am noticing my rudder indicator is showing the rudder several degrees to port which is new to me. I looked at the owners manual for the power steering system, Sea Star, and it shows filling it at the steering column. Is it simply a matter of unscrewing the cap and adding more fluid or is...
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    Screen missing raw water intake - generator

    Here in the Sacramento delta, and probably other parts of USA, have an invasive plant called 'egeria' that grows in water less than 12' deep. It is a long narrow flimsy plant that can get sucked into raw water intakes. I can't tell you how many times I've had to shut down my gen to get the...
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    Looking for supplier - ss port hole sea ray part # 1747506

    I need to replace a porthole on my 2004 390 my. it is a non-opening porthole. anyone know of a good source for this part? :smt100:thumbsup: thanks! Best,
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    390/480 MY Thread

    I did a search for 390 MY and did not find a thread for the 390/480 MY so thought I would start one. 'If' there is one already my apologies :smt021 I've noticed other SR boats on this forum have their own thread, so I thought why not start one for those of us who have the 390/480 MY. Do you...
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    Oil analysis - Copper Molybedenium unusually high 8.1s

    I recently had my oil changed. After each oil change I send a sample to Blackstone labs. I just got the report and for my port engine the report states: 'Copper has increased considerably, while other wear metals held pretty steady in relation to what we saw from this engine in 2009. This amount...
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    DIY - laptop holder helm solution?

    I am using my Mac as a backup to the Raymarine chartplotter on board. Has someone come up with a DIY laptop holder that perhaps clamps to the helm and holds the laptop for ez viewing and use while underway? I've searched for previous thread on this topic and did not find one. The laptop holder...
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    Anyone installed speedseal on 8.1?

    I am gathering material to do an annual service on on 2004 8.1 S engine. I saw this add for speedseal and wondered if anyone had successfully installed it on their 8.1? I did a search on the CS forums and did not find anything. The website for the product is...
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    8 hp Honda outboard

    2001 8 HP Honda outboard. Tillar model. Bought new Walker bay which came with outboard. Honda is reliable. Sale includes: 8 HP outboard - SELOC manual, remote Honda fuel tank and line plus outboard motor stand. Buyer responsible for delivery. Seller will deliver a reasonable distance in the San...
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    Auto Gen Start good bad??

    Greetings - I have been researching installing a inverter with charger on our 390 MY. I see some inverter manufactures offer a 'automatic generator start' option. The inverter will automatically start the gen when the inverter batteries get down to a certain level. The settings allow you to...
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