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    Mercruiser 5.0 EFI won’t start after stopping to swim?

    2001 Mercruiser 5.0 EFI, ran fine all day for approximately 5 hrs or so, just general boating, a little bit of wake boarding during that time. Then, we decided to stop, anchor, and swim a bit, probably a 30-45 min stop. Sons girlfriend was sitting in drivers seat, and we needed to move up a...
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    Hose identification on a Mercruiser 5.0L EFI

    While still searching for my power steering leak on my 2001 190SD( you can read about my progress in another thread, or perhaps offer suggestions?), my son was feeling around underneath the pulleys and there are two hoses running along there, he commented that must be my leak, as when he ran his...
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    engine oil for Mercruiser 5.0L EFI?

    Ive been reading a MAJORITY of the threads on what oil to use, but have not come to any conclusion. Im thinking, originally this motor came out with the 20W-40 or 40w recomendation. I know I read that somewhere. When we bought this boat back in April, I found an unopended can of Penzoil 40...
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    190SD front hatch question?

    On our recently acquired 2001 SeaRay 190SD, it came with an anchor but no swim ladder. So I started looking a various years of Sundecks and see many of them in the early 2000's(could be more) had the same parts numbers for the forward ladder and brackets. The hatch was differant as the boats...
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    Stern light missing, looking for replacement?

    On our recently acquired boat, we found the stern light is missing. Any place we can obtain a suitable replacement, that will fit into existing mount? Thanks for any and all replies. Jim
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    Hard steering on 190SD, suggestions for cure, most appreciated!

    My wife and I finally got a chance to take our “new to us” boat out for a lake test at our local lake, today. Boat performed admirably for its age, plenty of get up and go. One problem we noticed is the steering is rather stiff in both directions. This is first boat Ive owned since an early...
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    Brake actuator for trailer?

    Surge brakes on trailer are not working, on this new to us trailer we bought with our boat. Master cylinder was empty when I checked, so I filled with fluid but it won’t pump up or show any movement of fluid. I’m guessing cylinder needs replaced. As it looked pretty rusty inside. In lieu of...
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    Prop selection for Mercruiser 5.0 efi, alpha 1?

    My wife and I just purchased a 2001 Sundeck 190 with Mercruiser 5.0 efi, alpha 1 drive. It currently has a Vengeance SS 13.75" x 21" prop. I wanted to buy a cheaper aluminum to have as a spare when we finally get to put this boat on the water. Im haveing trouble understanding what prop I...
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    Engine hatch shocks for 2001 Sundeck 190?

    My wife and I just purchased this boat a couple of weeks ago, and doing some maintenance and general checking of the boat, it didnt take long to notice the 2 gas cylinders for the engine hatch are a little weak, so am looking for replacements. Ive downloaded the manual and see they are a 20"...
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    2001 190 Sundeck opinions/comments,,,

    About to purchase this year and length of Sundeck, and keep searching the “net”, for comments about this particular model year, but coming up short on information. My wife and I checked out a 2004 240 Sundeck yesterday. Really nice boat, not as nice looking in pictures, but in good shape for...
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    Trailer wheel/rims?

    First post here, as I am in the process of picking up a 2001 Sea Ray 190 Sundeck, in a few days. Trailer is orginal Sea Ray trailer which Im assuming was made by Shoreland'r? Anyway, the trailer had new tires put on it last year, still has the "nubs' on the tires, and apparantly used very...
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