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Hey folks, Got her out a few weeks ago for the first time in 14 month restore ran beautifully no problems at all. SOOO... we planned another trip abit longer and got under way. About 20 minutes into our departure at 2200 rpm (the first time) it dies... Uh Ohhhh. Gave it a minute or two, started...

Ahoy Boaters! After 14 months and countless hours in the boat--- in the driveway, I trailered, prepped and launched her. Fantastic feeling! No hickups-none whatsoever, quiet, smooth, great solid boat. My first ocean boat, my first Sea Ray. This was alot of fun to project this boat. I got a great...

I have a trim ram with a leaking crack. I would rather have a new/used set of rams. Does anyone know which are compatible with MR drives if any.

Hello Boaters, we got hit with a good "first storm" of the year. I have spent countless hours trying to figure out how I am accumulating water in the sump area (below the bottom step going into cabin area). It is trailered. The cockpit area is covered and it is parked in a position that even if...

Hello Boaters! I'm having a hard time deciding how to get the old gas out of the tank. I tried a syphoning hose but it gets to a point where it wont go any further. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I'm guessing theres about 20-25 gallons remaining in the tank. Also heard of using the gas...

OK Once again boaters! I see all kinds of threads on electric brakes on this site and others , however, when I go to get new trailer parts for my trailer, I get the-"you cant do that on a boat trailer" run-around. So are electric brakes acceptable to use? Once my boat is at the boatyard...

Tried this question on the Electrical forum but got no responses. I replaced the panel mount fuse holders on the helm. I realized after careful examination the stock fuse holders are rated at 15 amp. The replacement holders are rated for 10 amp. Even though only 1 of the switches holds a fuse...

Hi folks! In the process of a 80 225 Express Cruiser project. I am replacing the panel mount fuse holders and got 3/4 the way through and realized the new ones are stamped 10 AMP. The stock holders were 15. My question is: you guessed it! If the switch/accessory requires, say a 5 or even 10 amp...

I've been working on an 80 225 express cruiser for a few months now, learning about it, fixing little stuff here and there. Today was the moment of truth, I started it with the muffs, after a feww turns it fired up nicely sounds good. What great news. I'm not out of the woods yet, but at least I...

Hello boaters, Project 80 Sea Ray coming along nicely until I discovered a bent axle. It could possibly be a bad bearing but I wont know for sure till after the weekend when I jack the boat up and really pull on the wheel. If in fact it is a bent axle, is there a way to remove the axle with the...

Not a math guy but was curious if I took the dimensions of the tank, is any one kind enough to give me the equation. Also I'd like to do an inspection of the tank, what should I look for other than obvious "holes and rot"? Any tell tale warning signs I should be lookin for?? This project is...

Hi Folks, I'm gettin ready to have a mechanic look over and run (for the first time in years) my mercruiser 260 in an 80 Sea Ray Ex Cruiser. As they are pricey for their valuable time, what are some of the things I can do before I bring it to him so to lessen the labor hours when he gets it. IE...

Hello boaters! I have an 80 225 express cruiser in project mode. I had the lower unit (mr drive) pressure checked and water pump assembly replaced by a local marine shop.Checked out nicely and was happy to not have to replace the lower unit. I was concerned about the skeg being broken off prior...

Took on this project a few months ago and now I'm at the point where it all comes together. My question: is there any quirks to these older sea rays, things to look out for mechanically. I haven't seen alot of this year (1980) and now reaching out to classic sea ray owners for guidance. It's a...

Hello all boaters! I am new to this board and look forward to it. I recently took on a project Sea Ray 1980 225. I have completed alot of the cosmetic stuff and am currently having the outdrive inspected and tested and soon the mercruiser. I am excited and really enjoying the work. Talk to you soon.