I took my Sea Ray 176 out today for a trial run. I have the 3.0 Alpha One . At idle the tach registered right around 600 RPM, which I believe is correct. With myself (200 lbs) and my friend (170) on board at almost wide open throttle the speedometer showed 48 MPH and the tachometer only...
Does anyone know what the pressure is for the shock that holds the engine cover up? I mistakenly ordered the shock with 40 lbs of pressure that that seems way too much.Outfitters offers 10, 20, 30 and 40 lb units.
I'm sorry for asking so many questions, but I'm back into boating after many years being out, and my memory is terrible, so I'm back to learning all over again.
My engine hatch cover was missing one of the shocks that hold it up and I discovered why when I found that the top bracket that the...
I recently purchased a 2002 Sea Ray 176 Bow Rider with the 3.0. The boat will be used mainly for pleasure cruising with just my wife and I. It's been quite a while since I've owned a boat, so I'm trying to reeducate myself as I go and appreciate all of the information that's been provided by...
I purchased my 2002 Sea Ray 176 Bow Rider because I live in Valley Springs, which means that I'm surrounded by fresh water lakes (New Hogan, Pardee and Camanche) within just a couple miles, and then I have the San Joaquin Delta only about 1/2 hour away. Adding another 15 minutes to my driving...
I recently purchased a 2002 176 Bow Rider with the 3.0 engine, and took it out for the first time today. I can't seem to find what the idle RPM should be. Mine is almost 2,000 RPM and that seems very high. Also open throttle seems to be 5,000 RPM. Does that sound right?
Any information...
I've just purchased a Sea Ray 176 Bow Rider and am learning what I can about the boat before taking it out on the water (a local lake). One thing I've noticed is that I can lift the port side bow rider cushion, but not the starboard side. I can slide my hand under the front and back of the...
I just purchased an immaculate 2002 Sea Ray 17'6" Bow Rider. It came with everything except the fuel key. I'm not close to a marine parts store so need to order one on line. I seem to need a key that measures 21mm between the tips and 34mm to the outside of the tips. What I'm fidning on the...
I'm not new to boats, but it's been a few years since I've owned one. I found an absolutely immaculate 2002 Sea Ray 17'6" Bow Rider alpha one and couldn't pass it up. Properly maintained and never abused, and only 348 engine hrs .
I'm in the middle of 3 fresh water lakes (New Hogan, Lake...