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  1. chasemixon

    New to me 454

    about a year ago, well Memorial day weekend 2015 to be exact, I blew up my 7.4 454 engine, it seized up. So finally got it fix and back in the boat, of course first time i cranked it up it sounded horrible. The carb needed to be rebuilt, along with a new starter... after all that, got it cranked...
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    7.4 L 454 Raw water cooled new engine

    Ok so my new engine is on order (wooo hooo) old engine is out and going to be picked up tomorrow... new one should be here next week. I know my exhaust manifolds need to be replaced, but in the kits I've looked at it has a "Restricted" and "Open" riser gaskets. Opinions? My engine is raw water...
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    260 CC Engine Removal and Replacement

    Well, I have finally saved enough to get my engine replaced with a reman engine, but I wanted to see if I could at least take mine out, I have access to a fork lift at work, and they don't mind me using it... but I would really like to watch a video or have someone walk me through removing it. I...
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    Canvas Coating

    any of you ever used this stuff? I was thinking it would be perfect for marine use? Store http://www.ultraeverdrystore.com/ Video https://youtu.be/BvTkefJHfC0
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    Engine trouble :(

    So, I have taken my boat out several times since I bought it in January, Deep south Alabama, had no issues what so ever.. and now on the weekend we take her up to the lake to leave it in the slip, it decides to have a meltdown... go figure right? need some advise... we have a singe 454, while...
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    Water Temp Issues

    I have a 1990 260 CC with 7.4 Bravo 1, and my running temp is about 180?? see pic. to me it looks high Previous Owner said it was like that for him, and it was just serviced. but I was thinking about replacing the raw water impeller and housing (raw water kit) but getting to the pump is proving...
  7. chasemixon

    Dauphine Island Race

    I'm sure most of you have heard about this, as I come from a sailboat as a previous boat, my question to you is what do you do when you find yourself in an afternoon thunderstorm, with winds 50-80 MPH? do you go with the wind like a sailboat would do, or into the wind and try to get through...
  8. chasemixon

    Dauphine Island Race

    I'm sure most of you have heard about this, as I come from a sailboat as a previous boat, my question to you is what do you do when you find yourself in an afternoon thunderstorm, with winds 50-80 MPH? do you go with the wind like a sailboat would do, or into the wind and try to get through it...
  9. chasemixon

    Diagram of 1990 260 Sea Ray

    I'm trying to put some cold air in my cabin, for the summer months. I have an A/C but has anyone on here ran ducts from the engine area to the cabin? if so how? while I was cleaning the boat yesterday I didn't see any "easy" way. I could mount the A/C in the storage area in the middle of the...
  10. chasemixon

    ACC Switch on 260 CC

    Can someone tell me if the ACC Switch on the instrument panel is a 2 position switch or a 3? Mine doesn't seem to be working? What is it supposed to control? Thanks!
  11. chasemixon

    New User!

    Hi all, I'm new Sea Ray owner. Just picked up a 1990 260 CC model. I don't know much about Sea Ray's and since my boat is a pretty old one, I'm hoping to pick you guys' brains often! I'm taking her to the water tomorrow to make sure she floats! wish me luck!
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