Recent content by bowersmichael

I have an '86 Sedan Bridge 300 with twin 350 Mercs. The port engine has started to read higher RPM on the flybridge than it shows in the cabin at the lower helm. When I look at the cabin gauges, the port and starboard read similar values when applying the same amount of throttle, but they are...

Thanks for the great info! Napa was able to help out with all the parts and I should have them this morning. I was not sure if they could look up boat engines.

I have an '86 Sedan Bridge 300 with twin Mercruiser MIE 260 model 350 cubic inch engines. The starboard recently just started not revving much over 3000 RPMs and I was hoping a tune up might fix the problem. I have a couple questions on parts. 1. What is the easiest way to find best brand and...

I am going to add fishing gear to my old boat this year so it is more than just a floating party. I am hoping to mount 2 Big Jon downriggers on the back of the boat. The transom has a raised teak rail along the back. Does anyone know of a good way to mount these to make them easily/quickly...

@BEH, For your lower helm, how did you figure out it was cracked? did you have to remove it or was there an access panel to see where it was cracked?

Update for anyone trying to follow this for their own boat... The sliding window worked as Tahobe suspected, but my free play was not as generous. There was just enough room in the track to push the window up and lean it out. It took a lot of patience and a bit of brute force, but I was able...

I have what I assume is a leak in my steering lines/fittings. When I turn my steering wheel in the cabin, it will stop after a couple turns. When I turn the wheel on the flybridge, it continues to turn without stopping. It also has very delayed response in turning. Boat is a '86 Sea Ray...

I'm headed to my winter storage this Saturday. I will try that out. Thanks! The boat is going in the water on the 21st either with the new window in or garbage bag over the missing window

Thanks! Thanks. I guess I'm just upset after the first response that said have you tried Google?

I didn't realize the point of this forum was to make new members feel unwelcome. I posted a question stating the research I have done and where I need help. I have updated my profile to include Chicago as my location.

How does my location change that my question clearly stated I needed help in Chicago land?

Your response isn't helpful. Thankfully I found a Marina in Michigan who knew a glass shop that could help. If anyone can help on what it takes to get the new glass back in the track, i would appreciate it.

I already called around to all the glass places near me.

I have a 1986 Sedan Bridge 300 with a shattered sliding glass window in the main cabin. It is located in the Chicagoland area. I am hoping to have someone replace/install the glass. 1. Does anyone know who could help? I have called all around with nobody able to do it. 2. Does anyone know...

Thanks. I will order the fill kit, fluid and try that out this weekend