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Need to change the plugs but cannot see them! Does it make sense to pull the exhaust manifolds to do this job easily without the chance of cross threading or breaking a plug?

My 2003 5.0 MPI Alpha Drive with single point system is now winterized and I was reading some of the threads on this system and decided to comment. Years ago when winterizing the very first time I did not necessarily trust this single point system. I'm aware how clogs can prevent certain...

My son and I have noticed some streaks of white appearing in the fabric of our Bimini tops. These boats are trailer queens and not in the sun 100% of the time. What can cause this? Is China now making Sunbrella fabric?

Had trouble getting the engine to run yesterday a couple of times. It happens after I run for a while and shut it down. When I restart it acts like it will barely run and eventually quits. It always restarts quickly but no matter where I put the throttle it seems to act like it's starving...

Engine ran great all day. After turning it off and sitting for an hour it did not want to start. It would miss and studder but would not rev up, just quit. Tried 3 times before it finally stumbled back to life and then ran great the rest of the day. It's a 2003 5.0 MPI. I did notice an...

I'm having a lot of trouble understanding current events. How did all of this happen so quickly? I thought voters through electing their congressional representatives made the decisions in this country. How can a demented old man pass executive actions that totally destroy our society...

Anyone ever replace a starter on a 225 Weekender?? Mine occasionally clicks and does not turn over. After pecking on the starter with a hammer it will start. I'm sure it's the starter, batteries are new. These boats are not designed to give access to the various engine parts and looks...

What's the deal with prices on new universal joints for the Alpha One Gen 2 outdrive? My drive takes the U-joints with the external locking ring. The prices I have found both at dealers and Internet are anywhere from $100 to $200 each!!!! I replaced them on my pickup about 5 years ago and...

I've had several boats in my life. Two were Sea Rays. The current one is a 225 Weekender cuddy. I always thought these were one of the better brands with good construction. Last weekend while boating in Cave Run lake near Morehead Kentucky I ran over a submerged tree that had been in the...

Just replaced the gimbel bearing and both U-Joints on a 2001 Bravo 2 drive. When the outdrive is turned to full left we hear a chattering noise. If the drive is moved slightly back to center the noise goes away quickly. It does not make a noise when in full right position. What could cause...

Is this a problem?? I removed all the fluid in the pump and refilled it, then ran the engine and turned the wheel back and forth then shut the engine down and pulled all the fluid from the pump. Did this 5 times and each time the fluid I take out is light brown or chocolate in color. Looks...

Is there a way to convert from hydraulic trim tabs to electric?? I have the electric on my boat and a friend has hydraulic. He is always chasing leaks and right now it looks like his motor may have died. At this point it may make more sense to just covert to the electric style. Are kits...

Is there a way to convert from hydraulic trim tabs to electric?? I have the electric on my boat and a friend has hydraulic. He is always chasing leaks and right now it looks like his motor may have died. At this point it may make more sense to just covert to the electric style. Are kits...

Manual that comes with boat says to drain all 6 blue plugs. I did that. However we were just reading in a Clymer service manual that stated both hoses on the water pump must be pulled also. THAT IS NOT IN THE SEA RAY MANUAL!! I was able to get one of the hoses off the pump and water came...

What gear ratio is my 2003 5.0 MPI Alpha one Gen two drive. My serial number is OM 468457

I have a Mercruiser 5.0 with the single point drain system for draining the engine. Last season I constantly noticed water in the bilge after each outing. Since I trailer this boat I suspected a leak somewhere in the cooling system. It was not bad so I did not address it immediately...

I need help organizing a movement to convince those in government that the city of Huntington WV has turned it's back on the trailer boating public. We had many good launch ramps in the 60's after the Greenup Dam was installed on the Ohio River. Actually 4 new ramps were constructed in the...

Global warming?? Hoax?? I think everyone needs to take the time to watch this video by the Nobel Laureate and a speech he gave recently. It's the most convincing and eye opening slant on global warming. Look at the data and think for yourself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCy_UOjEir0

I have a 2003 Sea Ray 225 Weekender. After adding a 6 hp 4 stroke trolling engine to the rear of the swim platform I now recognize a real need for trim tabs! Without the aux motor on the platform the boat has always labored to get on plane but with the additional 60 lbs that far aft it seems...

What causes marine radios to lose volume? Was out yesterday with my son and we could barely hear each other transmit. Switched to weather band and volume was great on both radios. Back to channel 14 where we normally stay and we could only hear each other while stopped. Any ideas?????