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Key question is whether the scuppers are under the water or above the water line.

If the hose were to break, would water flood the bilge? Probably not since the scuppers rely on gravity and a downward slope to drain. They are not normally under pressure. My point is that a leak in a hose probably would be a low threat event. Taping is a thought but if you can't reach the hose...

I stand semi-corrected:) Does that Sea Ray fact apply to all hull sizes? At my club, there are limited examples of SeaRays and those tend to be larger hulls ( 30 + ft)

Depending on what primer was or wasn't used on the bracket, the copper based antifouling may not be an issue. If the bracket was not primed and was painted with just copper based paint, I would expect electrolysis activity especially if used in salt water.

That area was fixed before and apparently not correctly. First step is to inspect the inside of the anchor locker. Is there structural metal bracing that has corroded or come loose? Is there lifting ring on the top of the deck above the anchor locker? I can't make out what the starboard side of...

You can't assume that both engines had the problem at the same time since it is possible that the previous owner had the problem at different times and didn't fix the motors, just lived with it. When you got the boat, you 'inherited' the problems Measuring the fuel pressure is a good start. The...

I sold my Grady a while back and bought a non Grady boat. I asked about the forums position anf if I should leave it. I got a lot of support from members that said that staying a member was fine. perhaps you have experiences to add, perhaps you have common parts like electronics or engines...

On the boats I have owned, the rotating ( swiveling ?) is controlled by a knob you turn to loch the seat to the pedestal. The spring loaded pin is often there to lock the seat height position.. I don't know if that applies to your seat but take a look for knobs that turn ( or should turn)

Yamaha does not put manufacture dates on engines anymore and hasn't for quite some time. Certified dealers do have access to date by serial number information.

1 by 5 doesn't sound right to me. The 4 x 6 is probably better assuming the 4 inch edge is what the hull rests on. Depending on how the bunks are attached to the lift, doubled up 2 x 6 would probably ne OK ( actual size, 3 x 5 1/2 approx.) The bunks on a trailer take a harder beating due to...

could be a lot of things but my first thought is a bad rod, piston/bearing. Try running with one plug wire disconnected and see if the noise level drops. If it does for a specific cylinder, most likely you have a problem in that cylinder.

Good to know that it has held up.

Do you operate in a salt water environment? I was wondering how well the hardware holds up in salt air. Is your shower water filtered?

My first reaction was that If you want to drink or brush your teeth with boat water, I would rethink that idea. General washing can be OK but if your boat sits for a while in the sun or hotter climates, the water will develop organic gunk . Adding a small amount of bleach to the water tank can...

I agree with Dennis. Looks like a kill switch ( a Mercury type at that )

I dont think the fuse block should be on all the time. Typically the fuse block ( accessory block) would be wired with a main breaker near the battery compartment ( you seem to have that breaker) and from there to a switched terminal on the battery switch. That connection would normally be made...

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Check ground cables also. Check the two lug positions on the motor near the starter relay to make sure you have a solid connection and a good ground. From there check battery terminals AND the short connection between the batteries ( assuming you have two of them. If all of that is OK next step...

It's not clear what you are asking What do you mean by accessory or run? What does hot all the time mean? Is that buss hot when battery switch is OFF?

Regarding the shrink tubbing, the adhesive lined type is best since it seals the connection from water. As I mentioned, for small gauge wires, They can be tricky to crimp. For very small conductors, I sometimes will strip the wire end longer and fold it over on itself making the section...