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    Gear Lube leak from Pitot hole on Front of Bravo 3

    I have noticed a very small amount of gear lube on my driveway under the drive. It seems it is leaking from my pitot hole on the front of the drive. What might be causing this? Seal? Would pitot have gotten plugged with water still inside and froze. (My mechanic says that this is unlikely and...
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    Electrical Mystery, Batteries are Good!

    I have a bit of a mystery. The only recent work done on boat was the replacement of a starter. We have had a bunch of rain here, and we were running the boat in the rain (with cover), so I'm doubtful there might be a problem with water shorting things out as the boat engine was dry, but am open...
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    6.2 MX MPI 2007 Gas Sterndrive Water in Oil and Cylinders

    Hello Folks, 2007 310 Sundancer twins with 6.2 Gas MPI MX (Sterndrive). Just wanted to get some ideas. I had an overspeed alarm on my starboard engine. (Please note that my engine has never overheated). It seemed to have run fine and we went back to dock. Had a hard time starting and then a...
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    New 400 Sundancer

    Hello Folks, I'm looking at the following boat (400 Sundancer), and thought I would begin a thread about this boat to see if there are any new owners out there and more importantly, what they think about this vessel. Something really draws me to this vessel, (coupe and open-air feel, beautiful...
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    Pictures of Boats...

    Here she is... ready to start the season.....
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    Kohler 5ECD to Vessel View 7

    Well folks.... I have been working on this for a while and here are my findings. First, I have made a promise to myself not to bash Kohler's Customer Service, but I will simply say that after a 1 1/2 months, somebody at the top at Kohler needs an old-fashion boot up their A#@$ and open up some...
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    Bennett ACM 3000 Auto Tab Install

    Ok, I was instructed to post this here to get more valuable information: ; ) OK folks, I know that this has been discussed in a pretty good thread on the Auto Tab Install, but wanted to start a new thread to discuss the installation specific to newer SeaRays with EIMs..... and whether it is...
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    Bennett AC 3000 Auto Trim Tab Install

    OK folks, I know that this has been discussed in a pretty good thread on the Auto Tab Install, but wanted to start a new thread to discuss the installation specific to newer SeaRays with EIMs..... and whether it is possible. Firstly, has anyone installed these in a boat where the trim tab helm...
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    Fusion Stereo, SonicHub, Clarion CMD5, Wired Remote Opinions Needed

    I'm looking at upgrading my Stereo System. I currently have a Clarion CMD5 with two wired remotes at the helm and swim platform. I have the premium stereo setup for the 07' 310. I will have a NMEA2000 backbone with a Simrad NSS9 Evo 2 at the helm. Now, I have many choices, but I'll narrow...
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    Coast Guard Renewal or Documentation Fees - Tax Deductible?

    Hello All, Just a quick question into whether Coast Guard Renewal might be tax deductible. I know, the $26.00 hardly seems worth it, but thought I would check. Also, I haven't thought about whether the Documentation Fees (up front) in general might be tax deductible. Please let me know...
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    Chartplotter, Instrument Cluster - Help me spend money.

    Hello Folks, I need help and know very little (almost nothing) about the current chart plotters and current vessel views. I have a 2007 310 Sundancer currently with C80 and System View. The screen in my System View is starting to go out, so need to replace. Now.... I'm thinking about...
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    New 470 Sundancer

    I personally love the look of this boat.... any thoughts? Mike
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    Bit of water splattering under belt

    Hello Folks, I have a bit of water that seems to be splattering under the belt. In fact, it is not much at all, but just wanted to validate that this is probably normal. Please see the following picture.
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    Miami Boat Show 2014

    Hello everyone, Is anyone going to the Miami 2014 Boat Show? I'm going to look at some models and I would love the opportunity to finally meet some of you. Mike
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    Magma Newport grill

    I have a magma Newport with case, extended serving tray, griddle and vegetable tray for sale! The only thing that it needs is the base and pole! Please let me know if you are interested! Asking $250 + shipping! Been used less than 10 times!
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    4 manifolds sitting doing nothing!

    I replaced my manifolds earlier this year (dealer subsidized) because someone torqued the riser bolts too much and they busted off flush! 2007 6.2 mpi, only run in fresh water. (114 hours on engines when replaced) 3 bolts busted total (one each in 3 of the four) the mechanic half way through the...
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    Maintenance on Hatch Lift Rams

    I noticed that the Hatch Lift Rams have a zerk on them. Should I give these a small shot every couple of years? What is the recommended maintenance. (I have no manuals or literature). Thanks in advance, Mike
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    Best way to clean Fresh Water Outdrives (Hard Water)

    Does anyone know of a product or way to more efficiently clean the hard water scale from the outdrives that accumulates above the waterline while underway. I clean every week to make look like new, but I currently use Vinegar and I'm tired of the scrubbing involved. (Ducky and The Works don't...
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    Clarion CMD5

    Hello Everyone, I've been looking all day for a replacement receiver for my Clarion CMD4A (gone bad) and cannot find one. I can use a CMD4A or a CMD5 with my current remotes and 6 CD changer. (Although I would love to upgrade, I don't want to lose the CD changer or have to wire new remotes)...
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    Broken exhaust elbow bolts!

    I just purchased my new-to-me 310 2007 da with twin 6.2 mpi! I noticed before shrink wrapping today that 3 out of four of my elbows had a busted bolt! Is this serious and what would you recommend? (No water intrusion..... Yet!
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