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  1. bloodshoti1978

    Something looks wrong here???

    Hi Guys Looking for some help here.... So was prepping my boat (2008 Searay 185 Sport ) to winterize it today heres the procedure I’ve used for the last two years with no issues: · Drain the block down removing all 5 blue plugs · Reinsert the drain plugs · Fill a...
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    My Boating Area

    Not my video so cant take credit for it.... but heres my boating area to rear of my house..... https://www.facebook.com/SeeInIrelandBeforeDeath/videos/618825921605249/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lough_Ree
  3. bloodshoti1978

    Unexpected start to my boating season....

    So just over two weeks ago i started preparing for this season....engine oil change, reinstalling the outdrive, gear oil change and zinc change. Took a break on Sunday 1st of May to go visit the inlaws over 40 mins away from my house.. Chatted away with my brother in law having a laugh with...
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    4.3 TKS Engine Cleaning

    I have a 2008 sea ray 185.... i've never cleaned down the engine was thinking about using something like the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lORPwC0HLr0 Anyone tried anything like this before??? Any tips?? Id cover the electrical components e.g. alternator .... belts etc...
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    Carpet Snap Repair Sea Ray 185 Sport

    As per the title i've a few carpet snaps which have come lose.... its the part that fixed to the boat itself using a tiny screw.... the male snap i think you would call it. the hole in the boat is too big now for the screw to catch grip... so i was planning on drilling out the hole a bit...
  6. bloodshoti1978

    Interesting read on docking...

    http://www.boatingwithdawsons.com/articles/articles-to-simplify-boat-docking/its-not-your-fault-docking-power-boat-difficult.html
  7. bloodshoti1978

    Completely enclosed cover for sea ray 185

    hi all due to summer 2015 failing to arrive in Ireland ive been thinking about buying a completely enclosed cover for my sea ray 185... seems it sold in individual sections... convertible top, side curtains and aft etc is this correct? iv checked around here in Ireland and the uk and cant...
  8. bloodshoti1978

    docking searay 185 with a strong current

    so with one year boating under my belt ive learnt a lot in last year... lauching and recovery from my shore directly behind my house is no longer an issue... however docking is without doubt the most stressful activity. while docking in slow flowing water is ok as I can control the speed of...
  9. bloodshoti1978

    Alpha One Gen II Impeller Replacement

    So was about to finish up my impeller replacement when I noticed im missing the “water pump face seal setting tool” see service manual image below… I think it was meant to come as part of the impeller replacement kit. Can I manually install this seal… I’ve pull up on the shaft and push it down...
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    Best Vinyl boat seat cleaner

    Hi All, New to boating here (sea ray 185 sport) so im looking for some advice as to which products are best for cleaning vinyl boat seats. I've tried warm water with regular washing up liquid.... i've also tried start brite vinyl seat cleaner and i wasnt impressed with either as they didnt...
  11. bloodshoti1978

    Water getting in my sea ray 185.

    Hi guys So I winterize d my sea ray 185 over a month ago and its parked up on driveway exposed to the elements... we have been having a lot of rain the past few days nothing unusual in that for ireland. So I took a peek under my covers and theres alot of moisture gathering no pools of water...
  12. bloodshoti1978

    New Member from the Republic of Ireland

    Hi All, Just popping into say a quick hello from the Republic of Ireland. Having lived right on the shore of lough ree (50 Meters from my back door) for the last 9 yrs i finally got me a powerboat. Its a late 2008 sea ray 185 with 21.5 hours on the clock in mint condition. Here’s...
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    2008 sea ray 185 first time poster.

    Hi all, First time poster here, bought a 2008 sea ray 185 with 21 hrs on the clock back in may 2014. Have had lots of fun with it since. I have a few questions if some one has the time to answer 8d be very grateful Whats the best fender location for the sr 185... ive been tying three fenders...
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