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    Coupler Pin Question

    Was getting ready to put the boat away for winter and noticed the pin on the coupler was loose. I don't know what is missing but assume some sort of clip? Do both sides of the pin need the clip like what is shown in the first picture? The second picture is the other side and that seems to be...
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    Ski Tower for 2005 205 Sport

    Looking to get a ski tower for our boat, the tow hook is obviously too low and is always in the wake. Looking for advice on best option we want one that has bimini and wakeboard hooks. How difficult is to install, how easy is the access for the mounts etc. any/all advice/pictures welcomed.
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    4.3 MPI Alpha Winterize

    Great, thanks for the confirmation and additional information, much appreciated!
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    Official Searay 200 Thread

    beautiful boat! 83 hours on new motor or original motor? I have a 2005 200 sport 4.3MPI and LOVE it, it handles so nice in the water, smooth ride! You will enjoy it!
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    4.3 MPI Alpha Winterize

    Last fall I winterized my "new" 2005 Sea Ray 200 Sport with the 4.3 MPI Mercruiser. I started it and ran it to temp so thermostat was open. Drained the system using Single Point Drain and then closed the system and ran it again pumping in marine antifreeze. I have seen a couple posts that...
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    2005 200 Sport Sea Ray Trailer Rear Seal Size

    Just bought a new to me 2005 200 Sport that came with double axel Sea Ray trailer (Shorelandr). I want to repack the bearing this spring before I take it out and want to get parts ahead of time. Does anyone know the size of the rear seal? I want to get a new double lip seal and need to know...
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    4.5 MPI Mercruiser Single Point Drain Leaking

    I just winterized my 2005 200 sport for the first time (just bought it this spring) I ran the boat till temp came up to 170 and then drained the system. I opened the valve and removed the vent plug from the thermostat and let it drain for 30 minutes. I then thought I would remove the blue plug...
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    Spots on sundeck and bench seat

    Tried Simple Green and soft scrub , gonna try Spray 9 . Does 303 marine protection help?
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    Spots on sundeck and bench seat

    We have a couple of spots on the sun deck and bench seat that we can't remove. What works for something like that? Also is there protectant that will help? b not really sure what they but assume lake water
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    Battery Cable Gauge

    I just bought a Blue Sea E-Series disconnect system for my 2005 200 Sport 4.3MPI and need to purchase the negative cable for the connection back to the battery. I need a 2-3' length of cable but not sure what gauge the wire needs to be, 2/4/6 seems to be the options for marine cables...
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    Shorelandr Spare Rim

    I need a spare rim for my 2005 200 Sport for the Sea Ray Shorelandr trailer. I believe this is the correct rim: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Tires-and-Wheels/Dexstar/AM20259.html Does that look correct for Shorelander 4300294 ST175/80R13 I dont want to buy the wheel and tire combo that you...
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    Gimbal Bearing Alpha 1 Gen 2

    thanks for the great advice!
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    Gimbal Bearing Alpha 1 Gen 2

    We just bought a 2005 200 sport with 4.3 MPI Alpha 1 Gen 2 with 330 hours. Just wondering if we need to be concerned about the gimbal bearing and have that replaced before we pick it up from the dealer. We had an older boat prior to this one and we had to have the gimbal bearing greased on...
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    Anchor Rope and Chain?

    I have a Sea Ray 200 Sport and wondering about anchoring the boat. We have not had the boat out as we just bought it and its winter up here. Our previous boat was a 18.5" Ebbtide Catalina and we always had trouble staying put while anchored. We typically drop anchor and dive/swim off the boat...
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    Battery Cutoff Switch

    Really good information, and so true about good quality electronic components, will for sure order the Blue Sea option. Thanks again for all the advice, much appreciated, these forums are invaluable:)
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    Battery Cutoff Switch

    Thanks for the info, I didn't realize that's how the worked. We never leave the boat in the water as we don't live on the lake or have a slip.
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    Battery Cutoff Switch

    thanks for the info, will look at a Blue Sea!
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    Battery Cutoff Switch

    sorry for not knowing, but why does the bilge pump need to maintain power? And yes we trailer it to the lake and back to storage after each weekend/useage.
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    Battery Cutoff Switch

    Look at adding a battery cutoff switch to my 200 sport. I just like to cutoff the battery when its in storage between uses to ensure I have no incidental battery drainage. I found this one that seems like it would be good for marine and had good reviews...
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    2005 200 Sport

    Just purchased this 200 sport, its in winter storage so cant wait to get her out in the spring! Here are a couple pics:
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