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I have a friend that just picked up a Caribe Hard bottom Rib. The total weight with fuel is about 560 lbs. He was looking into mounting a hurley davit on the swim platform but he is concerned about how much weight that platform can handle. Can anyone chime in ?

Ok I will . I just realized that my mechanic was working on the boat with the fuel canister empty . I was reading that fuel canister had to be full to prime the pump and start pulling fuel from the tank .

I’m already 350 bucks into it for a pump I didn’t need ..... I’m not sure if I should purchase the lift pump now

its just strange when its pulled out of the cool fuel box and bench tested it work as soon as you apply voltage to it. When you cycle the key you only hear a low hum of the other pump

I tried switching all the relays around since they are all the same but that didn't help . My mechanic came down and put a gauge on the shrader valve after bleeding out some air and we got the boat started but after a few minutes the boat stalled and couldn't be restarted. Im not getting any...

Thanks a lot , any idea which one is the fuel pump relay ? Having a little difficulty locating it .

Hey guys , I took my boat out for a ride today when suddenly the port engine died and couldn’t be restarted . I cracked open my cool fuel module to check the filter and noticed it was pretty much empty . That lead me to believe my fuel pump wasn’t working . I ran to my local marine supply store...

Hey guys , I took my boat out for a ride today when suddenly the port engine died and couldn’t be restarted . I cracked open my cool fuel module to check the filter and noticed it was pretty much empty . That lead me to believe my fuel pump wasn’t working . I ran to my local marine supply store...

My mechanic was animate that they were 3” which I thought was strange . Then he measured and the measurement was 10.5 inches but he was still calling them 3” . I ended picking up a pair on Great Lakes skipper for a great deal .

I need a riser for my 2006 merc 496 for my 06 38 sundancer. My mechanic found a small leak in it and said it can either be repaired by a very good welder or to purchase a new one. Merc does not make those risers anymore. Does anyone know where I can find one ? Seems I can only find the standard...

I recently noticed that I was losing about 180 RPMS when throttle was wide open on my merc 496 with 475 hours. Long story short had my mechanic come down and he did a compression check and said that I had a valve that was sticking . He is recommended redoing the head . Is there any chance this...

Do you recommend using anything on the gaskets when I install them on the risers and between the manifold and engine? Also what do the manifolds and risers get torqued at ? Tried searching for a thread for the installation but cant find one.

It’s been in salt for 5 seasons so I definitely think it’s time . Wow that’s crazy , I definitely will inspect that hose

Yes I thought about that too but your theory of the riser cracking seems like it makes more sense . Gonna inspect it next time I’m at the boat and just pick up all new manifolds and possibly a new riser and get it done . do you know off hand what size studs I need to assist it getting the...

The engine did overheat once due to the belt breaking but it didn’t get super hot and was caught quickly . I have the stainless steel risers and I will re inspect them to see if there is a crack somewhere . The gasket was in really crappy condition and was like melted to the riser . My mechanic...

Sorry MonacoMike , next time I’ll just post in one forum.

Hey guys , On my port engine ( Merc 496 8.1 475 hours ) On the inboard side there is some rust and water weeping between the manifold and riser . Manifolds and risers were done in 2015 and I pulled them off to inspect and it looks like the gasket came all apart . Do these gaskets sometimes fail...

Hey guys , On my port engine ( Merc 496 8.1 475 hours ) On the inboard side there is some rust and water weeping between the manifold and riser . Manifolds and risers were done in 2015 and I pulled them off to inspect and it looks like the gasket came all apart . Do these gaskets sometimes fail...

Hey guys , On my port engine ( Merc 496 8.1 475 hours ) On the inboard side there is some rust and water weeping between the manifold and riser . Manifolds and risers were done in 2015 and I pulled them off to inspect and it looks like the gasket came all apart . Do these gaskets sometimes fail...

My fiberglass guy is going to repair it for the time being and I’m Ordering a new one . The guy at Centek said flat out it can be repaired but we would just rather sell you a new one lol