phughes200
New Member
- Jul 20, 2010
- 64
- Boat Info
- 210 Bow Rider
- Engines
- 5.0L EFI Mercruiser 240 HP W/ Alpha 1 drive
I am trying to buy a 2000 Sea Ray 210BR. It has a 5.0l, 240hp, EFI engine. After the test drive, I noticed that one riser/manifold was noticablly hotter that the other. One riser I could rest my hand on and it felt warm. The other was hot enough to have to remove my hand after 15-45 seconds? Is this normal? I have heard that this could indicate that the water jacket passages are starting to clog. The engine has 250 hours on it and was running about 175 degress on the gauge. This is a fresh water boat that was dry stored.