Recent content by LAKETIME

Hello, all, I would like to explore the possibilities of using a Simrad NXS along with the NMEA 2000 network. I really like what this system can do (depth finder, engine data, charting, etc.), but I don't fully understand how to put all of this together. What things need to be incorporated to...

Hello, all, I'm looking for a replacement for my windshield for my 2004 Sunesta 252. It's plexiglass, but has numerous microfractures that make it look very old. The part # is: 10824202. I talked to Cecil Marine and they don't have it. It was suggested to go to a custom shop. A Google search...

Denny, Thanks for for follow-up! :cool:

Hello, all, I will be winterizing my Merc Mag 350 (2004 Sunesta 252) soon, but may not be able to get it to the shop as soon as I would like. I'm in Grapevine,TX (near Dallas/FW). Although it usually doesn't freeze hard in November or most of December, it's not a chance I like to take...

Hello, all, Just started the season with a short run on the lake. I couldn't get the stereo working, due to no power to the unit. I suspect a fuse or breaker as the culprit, but I can't rule out a loose wire, due to having some major work, and summerizeing done recently during the off-season...

Hi, Iggy, Being a '50 ton master', you're at a different level of boating than me! I will definitely plan on a taking a USCG course; it's been a long time since I did. I was thinking that VHF and GPS would be part of my equipment, if not Ham radio and/or short wave to boot. Maybe a Sat phone...

I've only taken my boats into fresh water/inland lakes and rivers. In the future, I plan on having my Sunesta 252/Bravo 3 in saltwater (Destin, FL), hopefully cruising inland waterways, etc. What sort of challenges are ahead for the engine/outdrive? Routine flushing after use? Re-configuring...

I finally got the cylinder off by removing the forward nut and washer. Unfortunately, it didn't just slip off; it required a surprising amount of prying with a tool against a slim piece of wood, against the driveshaft housing, taking care not to scratch the finish. Time ran out, so I haven't...

Wingnut, Thanks for your feedback. I did rest the outdrive on a block of wood while I was attempting to remove the cylinder, but it didn't make any difference. It seemed to be jammed in place. Would you recommend trying to remove the cylinder from the 'forward pin' first?

Just a little update... I received the trim cylinder, removed the appropriate nuts and washers, and I could not get the trim cylinders loose. They seem to be binding in place. I even tapped on the pin from the opposite side, but no luck. As usual, this is not as straightforward as I thought...

I ordered the Mercruiser cylinder (port). I just hope it arrives in a timely fashion. I'm not in a hurry to re-build the old one at this time. While gathering information, I ran across a company, SEI, that sells trim cylinders that 'fit' the Bravo 3 (for less than a third of the Mercruiser...

Wingnut, That's great info to hear, and encouraging, especially since my guy at the shop stated that it could take 2 weekends in the shop; he has to order the part(s), etc,... Would you happen to know what the cost of the cylinders would be, and how accessible they are, given the market...

Hello, all, My Bravo 3 has a hydraulic ram that has finally gone from a very slow leak to complete failure, resulting in the outdrive just dropping down since I parked it yesterday evening. It knew it had a slow leak, and I brought it to the attention of my shop owner, but we thought it could...

I just got another rheostat/capacitor from Cecil Marine (Dimmer switch 736-LD002). A rep told me that this is a very common switch for Chaparral boats. We'll see how it works...

ags, Thanks for the input! :-)