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    Speaker cable routing? 240 DA

    My port side cabin speaker is out. It is a new speaker this year. Checked connections behind speaker and behind head unit in galley, all look good. This speaker is located near the throttle assembly. Does anyone know where the wires for this speaker run and how to access? I am thinking...
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    Do I have Smartcraft?

    I should know this and I am fairly certain that I do not have smartcraft gauges but need to know. 2002 Sundancer 240 with the 5.0EFI motor. The only digital aspect of any of my gauges is a LCD hour meter in my tach. Any method of confirming smartcraft or not? Connector in the engine?
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    Repower time - anyone try Crusader?

    Crusader offers a 350 MPI designed for Merc I/O systems called the Power Pack SD. it is a 330hp engine that comes with starter, exhaust and fuel systems. I would need to transfer over my alternator, PS, pulley's, bravo 3 water pump, etc. It is supposedly a direct fit. Anyone here use this...
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    Will not plane, engine backfires

    Went out with the family this past weekend and could not get on plane. I noticed the previous time I went out the boat seemed "sluggish" and one time backfired or pinged under load while trying to plane. Boat is a 5.0 EFI (TBI) engine with B3. Plugs and wires were replaced last season. Fuel...
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    Fresh water tank leak

    Yesterday I climbed into my bilge very determined to find the source of my water in the bilge. After much crawling around, found that my 20 gallon fresh water tank was leaking from the bottom somewhere, puddling on top of my fuel tank, and then making its way into my bilge. It is a fairly...
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    Clunking sound when trying to get on plane

    While out on the water yesterday, boat was running fine, etc. After leaving marina, went up on plane no problem. After awhile, I slowed it down to cruise and enjoy the scenery. Decided to throttle up again to plane, boat lagged and heard semi loud clunking / clicking coming from either...
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    LED Light issues

    I have been converting my boat lights to LEDS and have run into issue with the interior cabin lights. There originaly were type 1141 bulbs in there. When I went online, this converted to a 1156 (single connector on the bottom). I bought the same type base from superbrightleds and the new...
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    Dash switch issue - help!

    On my 240DA, I am having issues with the green led lights on the switch panel that controls the bilge fan, bilge pump, lights, etc etc. All the switches work, but none of the green leds are lighting up anymore. If I apply some pressure to the panel (for example, pushing hard on the horn...
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    Speedo cable leak

    While I had my B3 drive tilted up to install the large flat zinc at the front of the drive, I noticed some drive lube in that area. Upon further investigation, I found it was weeping out where the speedo cable is inserted into the drive. Common? The cable and plastic fitting were there and it...
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    Starbrite EZ Store, EZ start

    SOmeone recommended to me that I winterize my fuel using Starbrites EZ Store, EZ Start. Basically it is a fuel stabilizer with built in fogging oil. I have never used this product in the past. Has anyone else here have experience with it? My big question is whether to change my fuel filters...
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    Trim tab questions

    I have a 2002 240DA with 5.0EFI Mercruiser. I have never serviced my trim tabs but I am thinking of doing so this spring. 1. What kind off hydraulic fluid do they take? Do I have to pump out old fluid? Do I need to bleed them? 2. Are there two reserviors? One for tabs and one for raising and...
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    Remove outdrive?

    I usually have my outdrive removed by the marina every winter and stored in their indoor heated garage. This year, I plan to store my boat elsewhere - when I asked the new marina storage facility manager if he would remove the outdrive, he said I didnt need to. He would have it shrinkwrapped...
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    Gauge on helm reads 12 volts, 13 when revving engine?

    Normally my "volt" gauge on my helm reads around 14v when cruising. Tonight when I started her up at the dock, gauge read appox 12v. Put drive in nuetral and revved engine and would not get past 13v. Next step check alternator output at the batteries? If so, test at both batteries? I have...
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    I think my boat is sold. Now what? Financial advice needed...

    So, I put my 240DA on craigslist and have found a local buyer. Its been over 10 years since I have sold a car or boat. With what I hear about check fraud, what do people recommend? - I assume I will need a bill of sale. Is there a template specific to a boat sale available online? -Do I go...
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    Opinions needed - Valve job or new motor?

    While changing out my exhaust manifolds, I noticed some rust in the exhaust ports of cylinders 3 & 5. This was due to water seepage from a failing manifold gasket. Asked marina service to run compression and leak down tests. Cylinder 3 is at 105lbs, cylinder 5 is at 30lbs. Boat ran fine all...
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    Sealing a hole for transducer wire?

    I am going to install my transom mounted transducer for my Garmin 545s (finally). Any special instructions for drilling the hole in the transom and then making a watertight seal??
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    What tool can I use to remove these manifold plugs?

    I am installing new OE manifolds on my 5.0L engine. It appears I need to remove some pieces from my old manifolds and transfer to the new pieces. See the gold plugs in the attached? Anyone know what type of bit I would use to remove them? Almost look like a giant torx bit. Ed
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    Bottom paint touchup?

    Last year, I paid a professional to sand and paint the bottom of my boat. When it came out of the water, I noticed there are many chips of paint missing - some larger than others - where you can see the white bottom of my boat. Is this normal? Can I just retouch these areas by myself? Or do I...
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    Shower sump pump issue

    I am having an issue with my shower sump pump. Previously, after a rough ride I would pull into my slip and hear the pump running. I assume it was turned on due to the switch being jostled by some heavy waves. I would take off the plastic cover off the box, jiggle the switch once, and it...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 stalling out!

    When starting my 2002 5.0 EFI (Throttle Body injected) motor, I need to give it some throttle to get it started. It will not start with the simple turn of the key like it did last year. Once started, it idles and revs in neutral just fine. However, this past sunday, I went to take it out for...
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