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Forum: Sport Boats 02-18-2019, 02:53 PM
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Posted By Highland bear
Hi I just ran it at idle to get it back temp...

Hi I just ran it at idle to get it back temp gauge stayed constant,will investigate your theory when I get it out of storage ,thanks for your input
Forum: Sport Boats 02-18-2019, 05:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,190
Posted By Highland bear
Morning Difficult to say about smoke , was not...

Morning Difficult to say about smoke , was not electrical that was my first reaction when I seen it , then decided it was something running very hot at the back of the engine , it was hot so good not...
Forum: Sport Boats 02-16-2019, 06:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,190
Posted By Highland bear
Morning Thanks for info , greatly appreciated,...

Morning Thanks for info , greatly appreciated, will be getting boat out of storage so will get in about it to see what's going on
Forum: Sport Boats 02-15-2019, 06:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,190
Posted By Highland bear
Hi How is the exhaust coupler cooled ? what...

Hi How is the exhaust coupler cooled ? what should I be looking for ? boat still in storage just now , will be getting it out shortly, your statement does make sense , there was a lot of smoke but no...
Forum: Sport Boats 02-14-2019, 11:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,190
Posted By Highland bear
Hi I did think this a bit odd, possibly bearing...

Hi I did think this a bit odd, possibly bearing turning in housing certainly worth a look engine did not overheat could it be the pump failed ?
Forum: Sport Boats 02-14-2019, 05:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,190
Posted By Highland bear
Morning , No it was not up that far , this...

Morning , No it was not up that far , this incident was also quite a while ago, boat was running fine until the last trip out last year when fault occurred , limped back to harbour and took it out of...
Forum: Sport Boats 02-13-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,190
Posted By Highland bear
Hi Thanks for info , all afore mentioned fine ,...

Hi Thanks for info , all afore mentioned fine , the only one thing that might be an issue to contribute at one point end of last season I forgot to leave hull drain plug out and we had really heavy...
Forum: Sport Boats 02-13-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,190
Posted By Highland bear
Hi Thanks for info, I was informed there was...

Hi Thanks for info, I was informed there was quite a bit of work to be done prior to buying boat , the visible stuff I can see has been changed, it was meant to have been serviced oil /filters done...
Forum: Sport Boats 02-13-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,190
Posted By Highland bear
Gimbal bearing replacement

Hi All , Having only recently got into boats , I have a Maxum 180 SR, the gimbal bearing , bellows etc were all replaced prior to purchase, I would estimate it has only run 50 hours , and last time...
Forum: Engines 11-14-2017, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,921
Posted By Highland bear
Hi Thanks for info but carrier charges from US to...

Hi Thanks for info but carrier charges from US to Cyprus is really expensive plus import charges are unbelievable making it not cost effective , fine in Europe country to country because of free trade
Forum: Engines 11-14-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,921
Posted By Highland bear
Hi I am in Cyprus so that would be a real long...

Hi I am in Cyprus so that would be a real long distance call !! just needed number so could cross refer for aftermarket part , can get OEM here but so expensive !!! as it happens sourced one in UK,...
Forum: Engines 11-14-2017, 06:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,921
Posted By Highland bear
Starter motor part number

Hi All, Starter motor that failed is an after market , numbers on housing don't check out, anyone know original number for this , its the 3.0 L Mercury engine fitted to a Maxum 180 2006 model, I can...
Forum: Engines 11-14-2017, 06:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,702
Posted By Highland bear
Well I got it out ,removed some parts to get...

Well I got it out ,removed some parts to get right down to it , who in their right minds puts bolts into a marine engine with dry threads !!!! Argh !!!!
Forum: Engines 11-12-2017, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,702
Posted By Highland bear
[Problem is bolts are rock solid tight just...

[Problem is bolts are rock solid tight just cannot get the leverage ,going to fabricate something with a 1/2 drive to get a bar on it

QUOTE=dave4boats;51316]Should be a fairly easy starter to...
Forum: Engines 11-10-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,702
Posted By Highland bear
Starter motor removal

Hi All I have a Maxum 180 with the 3 litre mercury engine , starter motor failed , can it be removed in place ? I think I can feel two bolts underneath can get a spanner on one but not enough room...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 04-09-2017, 07:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,183
Posted By Highland bear
Greetings from Cyprus

Hi All , Wife and I recently took early retirement and relocated from Scotland to Cyprus, have just bought our first boat a Maxum 180 (2006) should have it in the water by end of week , in workshop...
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