Forum: Buy | Sell | Trade
04-09-2023, 02:30 PM
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1998 2300SC Helm Seat - FREE
I replaced my OEM Helm Seat many many years ago with a Attwood Bolster type seat and have the original in a box that the new seat came in. It's just been sitting in the basement ever since. Being a...
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
10-08-2020, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 515
Nevermind, I figured it out! By removing the...
Nevermind, I figured it out! By removing the carpeted piece of framing that sits directly under the backseat and pulling that out (two screws on each side of it - btw, the transom shower hose tray...
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
10-08-2020, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 515
Seawater Inlet Hose Replacement
I have a 1998 Maxum 2300SC with 7.4L Bravo 3 Gen VI. Recently blew a oil hose, so replacing all hoses (oil and water) on the engine since they are originals. The Seawater Inlet Hose from the...
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Forum: Sport Cruisers
10-08-2020, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
08-07-2017, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,134
Siezed up Commander 3000
MMWJR - you are correct, there are still many of us out here (1998 Maxum 2300SC) with that Quicksilver Commander 3000 Classic. Mine even has the Square Trailering Button on the lever in addition to...
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Forum: Engines
06-01-2015, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,319
Thanks Mike! I intend to! Now, the next...
Thanks Mike! I intend to! Now, the next project, replace the Helm Seat! The one I have looks brand new (and could be available if someone is looking for one) (always covered when stored with...
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Forum: Engines
05-26-2015, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,319
Well, the beginning of the boating season a...
Well, the beginning of the boating season a couple weeks ago, and I've managed to put about 12 hours on the new engine and after a proper break-in process (no more than half throttle for first hour,...
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Forum: Sport Cruisers
05-26-2015, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,955
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
05-26-2015, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,127
Maxum2000 - That will depend on what you have...
Maxum2000 - That will depend on what you have loaded in the boat and the props you have on the outdrive and the condition of your hull. Assuming you have everything "stock" and a nicely polished hull...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
05-26-2015, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 9
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Dave - Pull the floor storage deck lid, you'll...
Dave - Pull the floor storage deck lid, you'll see a carpeted box at the forward (Bow) area. There are two long wood screws holding that box in place. The screws are located on the "face" of the box,...
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Forum: Engines
09-23-2014, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,319
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Forum: Engines
09-22-2014, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,319
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Forum: Engines
09-15-2014, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,319
Oh yes, it is a rebuilt long block through...
Oh yes, it is a rebuilt long block through Mercruiser. At this point, considering there is clearly a crack in the block somewhere and that the engine is 17 years old, I'm perfectly OK with dropping...
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Forum: Engines
09-15-2014, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,319
Actually thought, just for a few seconds, of...
Actually thought, just for a few seconds, of going with the 502 instead of the 7.4L. But the intake manifold would need to be changed out and the 7.4L is probably far more fuel efficient than the...
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Forum: Engines
09-15-2014, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,319
Well, the Verdict is in! And not really a...
Well, the Verdict is in! And not really a surprise. Intake Manifold is fine and no evidence of water infiltration from there, so the water got into the engine somewhere lower in the block. It...
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Forum: Engines
09-15-2014, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,319
UPDATE: Well, got the shop to get it in on...
UPDATE: Well, got the shop to get it in on Friday Morning. They confirmed water infiltration - really didn't take an expert to confirm that. Boat Started right up for them (brief test)! They were...
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Forum: Engines
09-11-2014, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,319
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Forum: Engines
09-11-2014, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,319
Possible Blown Head Gasket - Options
Regret the long thread, but decided to provide full details for best responses/recommendations.
The engine is a carbureted (Weber 4 bbl) 1997 Model Mercruiser 7.4L Bravo in a 1998 Maxum 2300SC. ...
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Forum: Electronics
07-30-2014, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,329
Wiring it up....
EZCURRA - This is great! Thanks! I gave up on it last year and never saw this response. Just found it again researching. Appears they still have that display, so I ordered it!
Thanks So Much!
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Forum: Electronics
07-18-2013, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,329
Replacement Depth Display
ok, so this thread is old, but I'm gonna throw this out there nonetheless. Have 1998 2300SC. Depth Guage (OEM installed Standard Horizon D40BB). The "LCD Display" is bearly visable anymore, but...
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