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Due to a failed alternator, I had to swap in a new one and now cannot stop belt sequel. The motor is a 5.7 MAG MPI in a V-drive configuration. If I spray belt conditioner it goes away; I can run the motor under load with no issue and no squeal after spraying the conditioner, but once I let the...

Well, hello all, I have not been on since last year, but it is good to be back. Last season I noticed my voltage on the the port motor was low while underway ~13.5V - 13-8V. I said to myself, self, I should probably change the alternator before it goes at the worst possible time, but I never...

Background: I am currently looking at moving up to not only a bigger boat, but one that is more conducive to cruising/long weekends. I saw a 2008 340 on Fire Island and it struck me as HUGE for a 340. When I did the research, it was predominantly because the newer 350 is smaller in both beam and...

I have a whistling noise at 900-1k RPM coming from my port motor. Any other RPM it's non existent. It's done it since I had the boat, however, I just replaced the serpentine belt and it seems a bit more pronounced now. Two questions: 1. Should I be concerned 2. If yes to number 1, where do I...

Anybody have input here? I here that you should change impellers every other season. What are folks doing out there in terms of frequency with this maintenance item? I took mine out after three seasons with about 160 hours on them and they look perfect; like the day they went in. When I did...

I am changing my pick up hose to strainer and strainer to sea water pump hoses this spring. Upon removal and inspection, they look fine, however, they are 11 years old and original to the boat, so I thought it was time. Does anybody know the rule of thumb for both hard wall hose and standard...

Can anyone help me understand what I should expect to pay to have the bottom of boat completely blasted and re-coated? I believe there are 1-2 primer coats and then paint after its stripped ? What are the average costs? I am sure it is per/foot.. The boat has 10 seasons of paint on it, would...

Does anyone know where I can find a replacement rubber cup that holds the shower handle/head in place behind transom shower door???

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Hello all. My boat is an '04 290 Amberjack with 5.7L MPI MAG Horizons for power. The motors have 240 hrs, I am the 2nd owner in my fourth season. The delema I am having is whether or not to replace the risers (elbows) and manifolds. The boat runs at perfect temp (163 degrees) under load and 167...

Hi everyone, any suggestions on what paint to use to touch up peeling paint in bilge? I have paint coming up on stringers in bilge; I am a little concerned and would like to repair ASAP. Any suggestions would be great. 2004 290 AJ. Thanks again everyone!

I have read all the threads/posts that a lightweight hydraulic oil and a tune up helps the dreaded "transmission chatter" during idle speeds. Boat started to exhibit the chatter only in reverse at low speeds (port transmission) out of nowhere. Motor has fresh set of plugs, wires, cap and rotor...

I have a 2004 290 Amberjack. It has a Sealand Vacuflush head system (40 HTS) which is common on SR's as you may know. I hardly ever use it, thank god!! Much to my surprise, it started leaking out of the aft starboard corner; at the underside no less (surface mounted to bilge floor). The Tank is...