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  1. Johnc3211

    Mercruiser power steering cooler

    While looking for a power steering cooler for my 93 5.7 I came across a "MR COOL" line of coolers. Looks like a direct replacement for mine. Anyone have any knowledge of this brand?
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    Changing spark plugs in a 2003 225 Weekender

    I changed plugs in my 93 5.7 last year and had to buy a very thin wall plug socket. A standard 5/8 deep well spark plug socket was not thin enough to tighten new plugs without breaking a few before I realized the manifolds were making the socket cocked crooked on plugs and busted the porcalin on...
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    Vinyl headliner/cabinet material

    Try sailrite.com They have all kinds of marine fabrics.
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    Exterior upholstery color??

    93 250EC. I recovered the rear seats and a side panel on both sides. Got Morbern fabric from Sailrite. Ordered several "samples" and Chalk was a perfect match. Sailrite was great and they have diy videos.
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    Another steering question

    Does your 260 have tilt? Did you replace the helm mount housing with the new rack and cable? I've seen some kits have cable with rack and helm mount assembly complete, and others just rack and cable. The tilt helm assembly I am looking at uses a different backside housing than a non tilt, so...
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    Another steering question

    93 250 EC. Has teleflex rack and pinion, non tilt. Shouldn't be any trouble. Have ez access to cable all the way. My EC has a low floor and a tall helm seat ( no aft bunk) so I stand and drive a lot so thought tilt might be nice.
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    Greatlakes canvas

    Not trying to hijack post. I have a 93 250 EC made in Arizona. I am interested in a new bimini top. I understand there are no templates for these boats, but what would be the difference? Is it the actual size and shape of the canvas, snaps, framework? Did they use different windshields in...
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    Another steering question

    I plan to replace my rack and pinion cable this spring. I also came across a good used tilt setup. My question is should the pinion housing assembly be replaced with the new cable, or do they not really wear? I have seen new cable kits with the pinion housing assembly included for only a little...
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    Upgrading From 1994 200 Overnighter - Need Advice

    I have a 93 250 EC that I pull with a 21 Ram 1500 hemi. Full of fuel and gear on an aluminum tandem axle trailer goes down the road like a dream.
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    Replacement cup holders

    I used these in my 250 EC. Replaced the ones in the table perfectly. Without the smaller diameter cup in bottom these will hold a larger insulated cup better. https://a.co/d/gtvZ4SU Used these in white around the boat. Work great and removable when not in use. https://a.co/d/04VPsHt
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    Windless anchor and accessories

    I searched Facebook and Craigslist for several months and finally got lucky on Facebook. You would think with all the guys selling engines and outdrive parts from scrapped boats there would be a lot of them for sale. Good luck.
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    Looking for replacement bimini

    You can see daylight through some places of the top. Also seams coming apart around the windshield areas. I assume it is just showing it's age (30 years old). We did leave it up for about half the season this year. Really went downhill fast.
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    Looking for replacement bimini

    I'm in Hartville, outside Canton. I emailed an Amish shop down in Sugarcreek, but they said they needed the boat there to give me a quote. I already have it wrapped and stored for the winter. If you don't mind me asking but what did yours cost? Thanks
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    Looking for replacement bimini

    I have a 93 250 Express Cruiser with the factory Bimini top falling apart. I thought about getting a universal Bimini that was a little longer to add shade when fishing. We stay on the boat when we go to the lake and like the factory top and side curtains when the weather is bad as the cockpit...
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    Best

    Magnesium on Lake Erie. Sits in a slip April thru November. 3 years old and still in decent shape.
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    Replacement Cabin Lights 380 Sundancer

    Leisure LED RV LED Ceiling Double Dome Light Fixture with ON/OFF Switch Interior Lighting for Car/RV/Trailer/Camper/Boat DC 12V Natural White 4000-4500K 48X2835SMD, (5 Pack) https://a.co/d/cavXzxJ Leisure LED 2 Pack 12V Led RV Ceiling Dome Light RV Interior Lighting for Trailer Camper with...
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    Replacement Cabin Lights 380 Sundancer

    I found LED lights similar in size to my originals on Amazon.
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    Boat Covers

    On my tarped 250 EC I wrapped an old anchor line around the boat just above the rear tie downs and the front eye. Get it good and tight with a smaller line over the top tied to it to keep it level. Had no critters in the boat last year.
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    Boat Covers

    Pretty easy to build bracing inside boat and cover with tarp. I live in NE Ohio and store my 25 EC in the yard. Built 2x4 center line frame about 6 ft above cockpit floor and 3 ft above front deck and braced to boat with rope. Bought a 40 x 20 heavy tarp on Amazon. Worked great and is reusable...
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    5.7 Hard starting after sitting!

    If I went with the electric pump, I saw a video where they wired in a relay with the pressure switch. I looked at relays and saw some with fuses. In the video they took 12 volts from the circuit breaker on the motor and did not talk about a fuse. I could run a wire to the ignition switch which...
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