DavidJ
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Well done
yes it will be loud out of the water but not due to fuel.
yes it will be loud out of the water but not due to fuel.
My first boat - buying tomorrow fingers crossed (advice pls)
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Seastoke
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stelican
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It is a problem with the more recent fuels.
I drain off or add stabilizer . Seen loads of contaminated carbs.
Bigplumbs
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Cant be bothered with that old Chestnut again to be Honest
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stelican
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Good. Enough of you opinions go and play with your toys
paradave
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Exciting stuff! Congrats.
Can’t wait to hear what else you’ve managed to get as part of the deal!!
TonyBerkshire
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Thanks.. it was actually the seller that thought the fuel would help make it quieter.. sea monkey advised it needs to be in the water.
I've always been perceived as lucky (albeit I don't believe in luck.. I tell people it's hard work and planning!!) .. but got lucky today.....
Yes and such a relief.
TonyBerkshire
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Could someone do me a big favour and let me know the actual specs for my boat? A link or screenshot perhaps... been googling but getting conflicting info... what I need at present is:
1) Speed in Knots or MPH
2) Engine horsepower
3) material is craft is made from
ps: Full name: 1999 Sea Ray Bowrider 180 3.0 Mercruiser (need some evidence if possible?)
1) Speed in Knots or MPH
2) Engine horsepower
3) material is craft is made from
ps: Full name: 1999 Sea Ray Bowrider 180 3.0 Mercruiser (need some evidence if possible?)
DavidJ
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Ans to Q2
Mercury® Diesel 3.0L (230-270hp) | Mercury Marine
I have no idea how you find if it’s 230 or 270 because it must just be in the software.
Mercury® Diesel 3.0L (230-270hp) | Mercury Marine
I have no idea how you find if it’s 230 or 270 because it must just be in the software.
TonyBerkshire
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It doesn't look the same? plus mines petrol this stipulates it is a diesel? Is Mercury another name for Mercruiser ?
Meagain
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Try these guys they Sea Ray dealers and have been for years
Marina Marbella (U.K.) Limited
Universal Marina Crableck Lane Sarisbury Green
Southampton, SO31 7ZN
Phone: 44 44 1489 576676
colhel
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Alicatt
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How about this?
for the Engine: Mercruiser 3.0L Marine Engine Mechanical Specifications | Longblock Pricing | PerfProTech.com
To compare boat specs: 2001 18' Sea Ray 180 Bow Rider - Home (weebly.com)
Edit: Most Searay models are on the manufacturers site still they have a comprehensive list of manuals for their boats: Sea Ray - Owners
Maybe this? : 2004_180 Bow Rider Sport_180_Bow_Ride_Sport.pdf (searayweb.com)
for the Engine: Mercruiser 3.0L Marine Engine Mechanical Specifications | Longblock Pricing | PerfProTech.com
To compare boat specs: 2001 18' Sea Ray 180 Bow Rider - Home (weebly.com)
Edit: Most Searay models are on the manufacturers site still they have a comprehensive list of manuals for their boats: Sea Ray - Owners
Maybe this? : 2004_180 Bow Rider Sport_180_Bow_Ride_Sport.pdf (searayweb.com)
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Alicatt
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Boat Test has an article on the 180 Sport
Sea Ray 180 Sport | BoatTEST
Sea Ray 180 Sport | BoatTEST
TonyBerkshire
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Thanks but need in 1 hr for the insurance.... Good to know though as they may have parts etc ?
TonyBerkshire
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I thought that too but kept reading fibre glass online ?
And the link states "We were surprised at how quickly the 3.0-liter MerCruiser got our test boat up to 30 mph." Doest sat that's the max though?
It did state "Max HP: 135 MSRP (test boat)" ... but the title of this article has "sport" in it...not sure of that's a different model to that which I have bought?
As per the aforementioned to colhel, not sure of I have the sport trim or if that's an actual model variation ?
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TonyBerkshire
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I've got the printed original manuals with this boat and going through right now.. .. but its not a spec sheet more a detailed description of all the parts ?
One of your links has this... is this the engine I have? It looks similar in that pic?
Seastoke
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Have you had your Yorkshire pud and Parkin yet.
TonyBerkshire
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Epic edit and think that's the one.. Great link and they have spec sheets for all boats on there... epic share. I think they just give it the term sport but it's the same one?
135hp confirmed Was just doing a quick insurance check on a comparison site... was asking is the boat GRP or fiberglass... ... GRP is fibreglass ?
TonyBerkshire
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Ha thats what my brother asked... no I did not but I know what I am having tomorrow now... we went to the Scarborough Arms today... had a great giant chicken burger (had like 3 chicken breasts and bacon in it!!) ... and chicken and rice, lasagne and baguette, beef burger, spag bol, cheesy fat chips
