Help!!! SOS. I just purchased...
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05-29-2020 08:01 PM
Help!!! SOS. I just purchased and almost sank a 1987 Sea Ray with Cubby Cabin. I have a leak I need to fix. I have pictures 🙂 I would greatly appreciate help in the solution of my sinking boat. I put a coat hanger thru the hole that is leaking so you can see it better. Would love to know how to fix and why I have a leak from that spot. I
Thanks in advance for your help!
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05-30-2020 03:30 AM
Try to keep all the replies within one topic, to aid the process.
Remove the boat from water, instead of hoping that bilge pumps will remain ahead of water ingress, to keep the boat from sinking.
A good starting point is to identify the type and serial number of the defective part. Here is an image showing a Bravo One and the trim limit sender possibly at that location.
https://us.v-cdn.net/5020499/uploads/editor/no/lyrzuozkz3gw.jpg
Once the part is identified then there are exploded parts diagrams of all the assemblies that will permit identification of the missing parts.
Note that the other image, also showing the exhaust, shows surface corrosion. An important preventative maintenance inspection is to partially disassemble that exhaust for internal corrosion. Internal exhaust corrosion can / will / has destroyed many engines.
That total engine damage is preventable.
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05-30-2020 03:32 AM
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05-31-2020 10:20 AM
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05-31-2020 10:40 AM
The service manuals for the engine and outdrive should be available. The parts manuals for both are online.
The engine and outdrive need the type, size and serial number to locate the appropriate documentation.
The liberal usage of JB Weld is a common solution among many boaters.
IMO a better first step is to discover what part is missing and determine the appropriate course of action.
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06-01-2020 07:02 AM
This video is from a 1998 Alpha so not exactly the same as yours but look right at time 6:50 and you will see him disconnecting the water hose for the speedometer pitot tube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKQ9lN55Kqs
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06-02-2020 03:36 PM
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06-02-2020 03:38 PM
That information is required to get the parts manuals for the engine and for the outdrive.
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06-02-2020 03:47 PM
Serial #1 B748575. Where would I find the outdrive information?
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06-02-2020 04:00 PM
https://www.mercruiserparts.com/parts-for-mercruiser-sterndrive-inboard
Here is a site showing the S/N locations.
https://www.boats.net/catalog/mercury/sterndrive-by-serial/engines-gas/5-7l-350-cu-in-v8-gm/350-mag-alpha-4-bbl-gm-350-v-8