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I am purchasing a property on a private lake where the covenants limit the boat size to 20 feet. My 215 EC is 18 inches over the limit, and there are no exceptions. I need to sell the 215 EC and buy a smaller boat, but perhaps there is someone with just what I need looking for a larger boat...

I used my 215 EC all last season. It rained many times, but there was no trace of a leak from the hatch cover. The PO had caulked the glass cover permanently closed with some pretty good sealant. The hinges are inside the circle that he caulked. The leak got through the hinge area only after...

The big project was the overhaul of the Weber 4-barrel, which was a pleasure to work on. The fresh water system fix did not go as well. The pump had power but did not turn. Most of the time was spent waiting for the water to siphon out (1/4" hose an not much head made that a slow go). The...

During last season I got zero change from one of my idle mixture screws, and big change from the other. Diagnosis is blockage in one idle circuit, and I need to rebuild (new carburetor is $950!) I have the carburetor on a work bench, and have the cover screws off. The problem is the black...

In the interest of sharing a bone-headed move to spare others the same experience: my pole light seemed too bright with a GE 1004 bulb, and I got worried about starting in the morning if I ran it all night. I looked for an LED bulb to no avail, but an automotive parking lamp bulb fit perfectly...

Prop threads are popular, so here is a new one: A rock damaged my OEM 14 X 19 aluminum prop. I purchased a 14 x 19 stainless Quicksilver Lightspeed. I was not looking for any magic bullet, but was hoping for some benefit. I suspect my tach is out of whack because with both props it easily...

Upon final checkout before towing it to the lake, I attempted to lower the outdrive to run the motor using the gardin hose. The trim has been working, but this time no clicks, no amps draw, nada. I found the round 3-wire connector at the trim pump was the problem. Cleaned that and voila...

I have a 96 215 EC, and I cannot open the throttle except by going into grear. I think there is a part missing that lets me go above idle without going into gear. There is a big hollow space in the center of my throttle lever, and I think that is where the part is missing. The PO did a lot of...

I am prepping my new boat for the first splash. I am pretty sure Georgia requires an on-board fire extinguisher, and I would feel safer even if they did not. I would prefer Halon, but don't think they are available. CO2 would be nice. Dry chemical is my least favorite, but better than...

The plastic deck hinges for my bimini are brittle, and one just broke. I contacted Sea Ray and got the link the Marine Max who have not yet responded (they are some distance away, and I want to mail order). I would not mind upgrading to stainless, but the nylon is fine. I have found "concave...

I am shopping, and just a bit bewildered by the selection. I like the idea of a hidden horn, but I am not sure how to get the 2 1/4" hole needed to fit the flush mount. Are there places in the hull, or do they mean for you to use a hole saw? I had a single trumpet on my 20.5' Seville. It...

I tried this question on the 215 thread but no replies. Who uses their camper enclosure? I found an almost new one in my 1996, but have not installed it. How much of a chore is it to put up? I know you can't tow the boat with the canvas up, but how fast can you travel on the water? I want...

Hi - first post and I do not know what to expect. I am in an automotive-related forum, and find it really helps to share information among owners of similar vehicles. I hope to find the same community hear. I am the new owner of a 1996 215 EC. My previous boat was a Seville, and I had it...