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Discussion starter · #21 ·
Techmitch said:
Page 9 of your parts manual shows the bucket captains seat. It must have been an option so I'm sure that you could change it.

Parts manual

Owners manual
The Sea Ray site didn't have a owners manual for a 2001 185 BR but here is the 190.
It should be close if not exactly the same.


And the supplement.
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Awesome thanks @Techmitch
 
#22 ·
Nate503 said:
LOL I knew I had a typo in there somewhere.. Yea rough crowd, what did I get my self into :p
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My bad, I probably started it!

My parents had that exact boat once they sold the one with the 302 ford. There's had the 4cyl (140hp?) which actually was a decent package. I bet it moves along with the 4.3l
 
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Ericinmich said:
My bad, I probably started it!

My parents had that exact boat once they sold the one with the 302 ford. There's had the 4cyl (140hp?) which actually was a decent package. I bet it moves along with the 4.3l
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No problem, I knew I should taken more time to fill out the info. But yea I am excited to get a 4 blade propeller and test out.
 
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Hi Nate, and contrats! Changing from a 3 to 4, or even 5 blade with your hull and power really doesn't offer any improvement in general performance... what's your reason for doing so?

Pulling out a back-to-back and replacing it with a bucket seat isn't a difficult thing to do... you will need to come up with a support plan (either put a pole socket in the floor, or make a pedestal). You'll loose one seat, and the enclosed storage usually found in the base, but you'll gain open floor space. This is nice for when you have water skis underfoot, but losing ALL the rear-facing seats means your spotter needs to sit sideways and look over shoulder to observe the tow.

Now, if you're not using it for skiing, but instead, travelling light, going with a pair of bucket seats on flush pedestals means that you could sleep aboard comfortably by pulling up the pedestals, stowing the seats upside down on the rear jumps), and rolling out an air mattress on the floor. This is how I set up my '70 180, with top up, it was a very comfortable setup. Being a runabout, it covered significant distance on considerably less fuel than a cuddy or cabin, and could go into shallow harbors, under bridges, behind islands, etc., where deeper draft/longer/taller hulls just couldn't go...
 
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Marko340 said:
New member here. Purchased a 2007 340 w/inboards and V-drives in October. On board during sea trial but not at the controls. Pretty much everything on the dash is original, and hours on engines are roughly 750. I've been reviewing forums about issues and upgrades. Lots of good information and things to consider. One question regarding engine oil though is Mercruiser recommends their 25w40 synthetic blend oil. I see they also make a 25w50. Is the latter more for higher performance engines? I've yet to find a fully synthetic mercruiser oil here in Atlantic Canada. Also, any thoughts on Penzoil's 25w40 Marine plus synthetic blend oil as a substitute? I'll be boating in the cooler Atlantic waters around Nova Scotia with summer temps in the mid 70s. Thanks.
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Hello Mark from a fellow Canadian. You’re boating in a pretty nice area. You should start a new thread to ask a new question rather than posting in another one with an unrelated title. That said you should be able to buy Mercruiser oil at any marine supply. Your water is cold. You will be fine with the recommended Mercruiser 25w40 Semi Synthetic. Hell you can buy it on Amazon if you can’t find it at a store. Canadian Tire sells it too.
 
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DaveKamp said:
Hi Nate, and contrats! Changing from a 3 to 4, or even 5 blade with your hull and power really doesn't offer any improvement in general performance... what's your reason for doing so?

Pulling out a back-to-back and replacing it with a bucket seat isn't a difficult thing to do... you will need to come up with a support plan (either put a pole socket in the floor, or make a pedestal). You'll loose one seat, and the enclosed storage usually found in the base, but you'll gain open floor space. This is nice for when you have water skis underfoot, but losing ALL the rear-facing seats means your spotter needs to sit sideways and look over shoulder to observe the tow.

Now, if you're not using it for skiing, but instead, travelling light, going with a pair of bucket seats on flush pedestals means that you could sleep aboard comfortably by pulling up the pedestals, stowing the seats upside down on the rear jumps), and rolling out an air mattress on the floor. This is how I set up my '70 180, with top up, it was a very comfortable setup. Being a runabout, it covered significant distance on considerably less fuel than a cuddy or cabin, and could go into shallow harbors, under bridges, behind islands, etc., where deeper draft/longer/taller hulls just couldn't go...
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Thanks @DaveKamp, I heard from a boat buddy that it will make a difference on the initial get up and go?

As far as the seats I am totally fine with losing that extra seat and the extra floor space is a plus with me. I just hate the fact the seat does not swivel and also so low. I am 5'7 and I have to sit on a booster chair at times during a cruise just to see over the bow. The pedestal chairs look a little taller.. If you have any links for DIY info on the swap I will take it :)
 
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Blueone said:
Crappy tire has everything. Do they still have that funny money?
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No they dropped it a few years ago. They have a points system now and an “app”. Too bad. The Crappy Tire money was unique. One year my sister went to the store and bought $100 of the money for a Christmas gift for me. The store manager had never heard of doing it, but he did it for her. It was a big wad of cash.
 
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Creekwood said:
That’s funny right there. We were hoping Trump kept him for a pet.
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I had two Canadians down for Thanksgiving from Ontario….. they were bashing Trudeau everytime it came up. I said do something about it in frustration…. They said there is no one better….. omg. That ended the conversation
 
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Blueone said:
I had two Canadians down for Thanksgiving from Ontario….. they were bashing Trudeau everytime it came up. I said do something about it in frustration…. They said there is no one better….. omg. That ended the conversation
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There is and there will be. We just need the election to be called.
 
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Creekwood said:
Hello Mark from a fellow Canadian. You’re boating in a pretty nice area. You should start a new thread to ask a new question rather than posting in another one with an unrelated title. That said you should be able to buy Mercruiser oil at any marine supply. Your water is cold. You will be fine with the recommended Mercruiser 25w40 Semi Synthetic. Hell you can buy it on Amazon if you can’t find it at a store. Canadian Tire sells it too.
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Thanks for the confirmation and the note about threads. Noted.
 
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