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Went to launch my AJ this past weekend and found the steering was locked up. Disconnected it at the stern to make sure it wasn't the drive and the drive turns easy so must be the cable. Looks like the original cable in there. Only marking I could find was HEAVY DUTY RIDE GUIDE 20 ft 6 in...

I have oil leaking from my outdrive and hope its just the prop shaft seals. Does anyone know if the seals can be replaced without pulling the drive or splitting the drive? from what ive researched i believe I will need a special tool (bearing carrier nut wrench) to remove the bearing carrier...

I have a 2010 496 Mag MPI that I need to put a shim kit on. The shim kit is just a SS washer that goes between the rear engine mount and the transom plate mount. I have all 4 mounts loose and plan to try to raise the rear of the engine and put the shim in, one side at a time, and wondering if...

While i have the steering wheel off, I was wondering what type of maintenance i could do to help the steering not be so tight. I have the panel out in the head where you can access the back of the steering box and did notice a grease fitting on top so will give that a shot of grease but...

I'm putting in a new (12 switch) 12v switch panel and noticed all the main wires to the switches are numbered and was wondering where i might find a diagram to show me which numbered wire goes where. I'm labeling as i take off but if i had a diagram that would make it even easier. I believe...

I occassionally come in after dark when fishing and have to navigate an obstacle course of crab pots and also worry about debri. We often get logs floating around after storms. Just wondering if adding a search light will help me see in front of me better or if adding some spreader lights on...

I have a couple toggles falling inside because the threaded rings won't tighten up. I'm wanting to make new panels with rocker switches and push button breakers instead of fuses. Just wondering if anyone's done this and how much of a pita the job is. I'm certainly no electrician but hopefully...

Im doing some projects and want to redo my dash and seating and not sure what type of color scheme i want to go with and would love to see some pics. Im planning on changing the fake laminate panels to an off white and i just picked up a nice garelick helm seat with flip up bolster. Im hoping...

Anyone had any luck using them to re-color dash vinyl? Mines showing its age and for some reason there like 3 different colors right now. Ive done some door panels in older cars before with good results but not sure how the paints work with soft vinyl. I'm hoping to cover the blue with an...

Mainly swapping it out to fiberglass for more strength for an anchor roller and eventually a windlass install, but also to modernize the boat a bit. And no more teak maintenance on the pulpit will also be a plus. I have an ongoing thread of my projects since i bought the boat but wanted to...

I've been wanting to add a windlass to my boat but just dont think my teak pulpit would be strong enough. I've thought about different ways to change the setup and have found a used fiberglass pulpit that i may try to use. Now this pulpit I just picked up dirt cheap is a very HEAVY duty...

I know Sea Rays arent typically fishing boats but mine sure is :grin: and Im trying to decide how early i can de-winterize and get in on some early Trophy Rock Fishing. Ive never been able to get an early season start and really want to this year. I still have some upgrades I want to do this...

Probably a stupid question but........... I installed a 2010 496 Mag MPI with FWC last season and this is my 1st winterization on it. The manual says to hook up the air pump and the pressure will drain the seawater section. If water doesnt drain from both sides I then should open the blue...

trying to make sure i have my engine alarm setup properly. When i turn my key on i get an imediate beep and then around 5 seconds later it starts beeping about every 3 seconds. Is this correct?? Is it supposed to keep beeping. not sure if it will go off when motor is started at the moment...

Probably a stupid question but just want to make sure its ok. I dont have a stand or the time to make one right now and i have to get this bravo 1 sanded and painted today so i can splash the boat saturday for the fireworks.

Ive replied about what im doing in other threads and have started threads asking questions but thought i would start a thread to update what im doing and to post pics of my projects in one spot as i go. I bought the boat in may of 09 and had to replace the transom assembly and have the transom...

Im putting a new engine in my 85 AJ 255 and before dropping it in Im doing some work in the engine compartment. The upper raised platform (where the batteries sit) on both sides has some cracking so i plan on grinding it down some and recoat with fiberglass resin and cloth before repainting...

OK ..... I give up! Been looking for deck fills with a 3 3/8ths flange for 1.5" hose. Anyone know where i can find these?? By the way, I have a new set (water,waste & gas) with a 3 " flange if anyone needs that size. just bought them online and the bolt hole pattern doesnt match up for my...

Hoping to get some ideas of what size prop i should try with my new repower. My boat is an 85 AJ 255 w/10 ft beam. She's pretty heavy. I was told it weighed 9000 lbs when they had it on the sling when it came out this past year which shocked me since dry weight is supposed to be under 6000...

Just ordered a new 496 MAG and want to be able to keep track of engine data and was just wondering since the new mercmonitor came out, which would be the best option. looks like the mercmonitor is about $400 and I found a good deal for the sc1000 tach & speedo combo with all cables for $250...