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  1. Capt.Will

    Windlass Rope Replacement Recommendations

    Vessel: 1997 Sea Ray 330 Sundancer Windlass: Lofrans Progress One Reason for replacement: Original rope and chain set up. I had the rope re-spliced to the chain three years ago and the gentleman who spliced it for me told me that this would probably be the last time I would be able to have...
  2. Capt.Will

    Wondering about exhaust maintenance on 330 DA

    Vessel: 1997 Sea Ray Sundancer 330 Engines: 1997 7.4L Mercury Bluewater MPI Issue: Occasionally in choppy water and when I have the tabs slightly down to take off to plane the boat I hear a grumbling sound which sounds like louder exhaust noise than normal. It's not all the time this happens...
  3. Capt.Will

    Bravo 2 Trim Rams/pump issue!

    Vessel: 1993 Sea Ray 280 SR Engine: 7.4L Merc Drive: Merc Bravo 2 Issue: Drive trim rams work (move up and down) only when the engine is running and has been running at a higher RPM maneuvering around. With the engine off, the drive will not move up or down. The trim pump engages and sounds...
  4. Capt.Will

    Fuel Tank Ventilation Issue (SOLVED)

    Vessel: 1997 Sea Ray Sundancer 330 Engines: 1997 7.4L Mercury Bluewater MPI Issue: Ever since I purchased the boat when filling the STD tank with fuel, I could never fill the tank at a higher/normal pressure rate or it would back wash out the fuel fill and create a mess. I finally figured out...
  5. Capt.Will

    Boat Trailer Lights: What are the Best?

    I have gone through so many boat trailer lights. Even LED but just seem to burn out after a couple years. Can anybody recommend a high-quality rear rectangular trailer light that has worked well for them? I'm willing to pay very good money for something of good quality that won't burn out. The...
  6. Capt.Will

    Prop Nuts Loose?!

    Vessel: 1997 Sea Ray Sundancer 330 Engine: 1997 7.4L Mercury Bluewater MPI Transmissions: Hurth V Drives Issue: Through out the season I inspected my props underwater and notice that my Starboard prop nuts always work themselves loose. Since I was working underwater during the summer I could...
  7. Capt.Will

    Mercury Optimax 150 loss of water PSI

    Engine: 2008 Mercury Optimax 150hp Issue: Beginning at 4000 RPM engine begins a gradual loss of water PSI and then my Smartcraft gauge throws an alarm and begins guardian mode for few seconds. It also says that it's overheating. I notice that the temp reaches 150 degrees then at idle it lowers...
  8. Capt.Will

    Mercury Optimax Warning Horn wiring

    Engine: 2008 Mercury Optimax 150hp. Over the winter I installed a Smartcraft tachometer for this boat/engine. Unfortunately the manual is extremely limiting on the warning horn installation. The horn simply connects to the Purple and Tan wires from the Smartcraft wiring from engine to gauge...
  9. Capt.Will

    External Fuel Filter, why?

    I bought this 19' Mako last year from Louisiana and use it now only in Michigan fresh water. It came with an external fuel filter that appears to have been installed/mounted by the previous owner. Questions I have are....Is it necessary? Why would someone install this when the engine has a...
  10. Capt.Will

    Hurth Transmission engagement issue

    Vessel: 1997 Sea Ray Sundancer 330 Engine: 1997 7.4L Mercury Bluewater MPI Transmissions: Hurth V Drives Incident One: September 15 2021, From a cold engine start leaving my dock the STD transmission would not engage. After shifting in and out of forward and reverse several times it...
  11. Capt.Will

    Slightly Steamy exhaust

    Engine: 1997 7.4L Mercury Bluewater MPI - Closed Cooled Issue: Port engine just seems to have a bit more steam exiting exhaust than the Starboard engine (on plane and at idle speed). It doesn't really overheat according to the temp gauge, however compared to the Starboard engine it does reach...
  12. Capt.Will

    Fuel/smoke out the exhaust of 7.4L MPI

    Engine: 1997 7.4L Mercury Bluewater MPI - MEFI 1 Symptom: Very noticeable amount of raw fuel and smoke from the exhaust at idle speed. The engine starts, runs and planes without hesitation. First attempts: New plugs, wires, cap and rotor changed. Tested for spark, tested good. Cylinder #8...
  13. Capt.Will

    Hurth V Drive prop shaft removal

    Would like to attempt this project myself and see what your opinions and thoughts were on completing this. Any specialty tools needed? I hit a submerged log on my last run out. So far it seems the only damage was one blade on the prop, but assuming these shafts are original to this 1997 boat...
  14. Capt.Will

    Grumbling noise while on plane and then fuel smell

    Vessel: 1997 330 Sundancer Engines: 7.4 L Mercruiser MPI inboards (V drives) Issue: STD engine intermittently will produce a noise that sounds almost like it has lost a cylinder or two while on plane. Usually in rough water not smooth water conditions. Performance doesn't really change...
  15. Capt.Will

    7.4 L will not throttle past 3100 RPM

    Vessel: 1997 330 Sundancer Engines: 7.4 L Mercruiser MPI inboards (V drives) Issue: STD engine will not increase RPM past 3100 RPM. Throttle will move forward but RPM's will not pass 3100. Recent preventative maintenance: New spark plugs/cap/rotor. Refinished props. New fuel filter/water...
  16. Capt.Will

    Windlass "main" switch issue: SOLVED

    Vessel: 1997 330DA Issue/question: How exactly is this switch suppose to work? Currently, the switch on the right "control/up and down" works. It operates the windlass without hesitation. The "main" switch currently does not light up at all in either position and my bow (foot) controls are...
  17. Capt.Will

    Windshield Vent Seal Replacement

    The seal for the windshield vent on my 1997 330DA is looking aged and I would like to replace it. Does anyone have any easy solutions or a part number for this handy? I have searched Flounder Pounder with no luck so far. Hav also read several other threads that do not really come up with any...
  18. Capt.Will

    TV/VCR combo slide mount

    I have no idea if there will be any interest in this or not, but I wanted to see if anyone wanted this. Let me know. Still works and in good condition. I also have the working TV/VCR combo available.
  19. Capt.Will

    1997 EFI Flame arrestor removal

    Is this removable without also removing the exhaust? It seems the flame arresting material is glued into the inner and outer shell. My intention is to clean the flame arresting material. Anyone know the procedure or solution here?
  20. Capt.Will

    Sea Ray Steering Wheel For Sale

    From a 1997 Sundancer. Standard hub size. Should fit any SeaStar steering column. If anyone needs any other measurements please let me know. In excellent condition. No cracking or scuffing. Asking $250. Will consider any reasonable offer. William
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