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Forum: Drives and Lower Units
11-22-2025, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 918
Posted By waterman

Hello, thank you for the replies. I gave...

Hello,

thank you for the replies. I gave pics to my dealer and they are going to pull outdrive and check it out
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
11-11-2025, 07:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 918
Posted By waterman

Metal shaving on vent plugs

Hello,

2005 496 ho 650 hours. After 20 years I finally decided to change drive oil instead of having my dealer do it. I’m concerned with the amount of metal shavings that are on the plugs. Based o...
Forum: General Q & A
10-27-2025, 10:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 748
Posted By waterman

Hello, Thank you for your replies. There is...

Hello,

Thank you for your replies. There is a launch by my dealer, I will stop there before I drop it off for the winter. I think there is something on the bottom that is keeping boat from moving...
Forum: General Q & A
10-26-2025, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 748
Posted By waterman

Boat position on trailer

Hello,

I have a 288 Sunsation. The back of my boat is about a 1/2 inch, maybe a little less, hanging over the rear bunks. Usually when I take boat home from Wisconsin the boat will move forward. I...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-14-2025, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 310
Posted By waterman

Northern Illinois Boat Storage

Hello,

I know it’s late in the season but one looking to store my 28, prefer inside and doesn't need the be heated. Anyone know of a nice location northern Illinois? I would go as far south to...
Forum: General Q & A
08-26-2025, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 713
Posted By waterman

Hello, yes, silent choice works.

Hello,

yes, silent choice works.
Forum: General Q & A
08-26-2025, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 713
Posted By waterman

Hello, Here is the link. ...

Hello,

Here is the link.

https://youtube.com/shorts/-7OfFyod-v0?si=t804YLxHtf64kMFE
Forum: General Q & A
08-25-2025, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 713
Posted By waterman

496 ho Rattling Sound

Hello,

496 ho. I have this rattling sound on startup. After a few minutes it gets much quieter at idle but at 1000rpm the sound is still there. This is the best I can do for video.

thank you
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-15-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,196
Posted By waterman

Adding to much stabilizer

Hello,

Is it possible to add too much stabilizer? I put in enough to treat 100 gallons but I figure there is only 50 gallons in my tank, which holds 90 gallons. I added some before I pulled the...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-28-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,396
Posted By waterman

Hello, There is no difference when Turing...

Hello,

There is no difference when Turing the steering wheel. I drove for a hour and didn’t hear it.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-28-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,396
Posted By waterman

Hello, Much cooler today and I don’t hear...

Hello,

Much cooler today and I don’t hear it. I did the best I could with the videos
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-28-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,396
Posted By waterman

They did some work on the bottom to fix some...

They did some work on the bottom to fix some scratches, but nothing with the engine. I told them about the idle, they said they ran the motor and everything seemed good. I just put in new plugs and...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-28-2024, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,396
Posted By waterman

Hello, the level of the gear oil hasnt...

Hello,

the level of the gear oil hasnt changed, a little over half full. The sound of the fuel pumps is different from what I’m hearing.

thank you for replying. I’m really stuck on what I...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-27-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,396
Posted By waterman

Heat oil smell and whining sound

Hello,

I have a 05 496 ho with 600 hours. After patiently waiting I finally got my boat back from my dealer. When I got home I noticed in by the outdrive a strong smell of gear oil. Since they...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
07-25-2024, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,459
Posted By waterman

Speed limits

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone knows the speed limits for towing a boat on the highway in Illinois and Wisconsin? I have a 28 Sunsation that I will be towing and can’t seem to find consistent...
Forum: General Q & A
01-06-2024, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,079
Posted By waterman

496 ho iac valve

Hello,

I have 2005 496 ho with 600 hours with the original iac valve. My dealer told me I don’t need to replace it since everything is working. My question is should I replace it since it is so...
Forum: General Q & A
10-29-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,273
Posted By waterman

Hello, I was able to return the oil and...

Hello,

I was able to return the oil and purchased the regular 25-40. Thank you all for your input. I think I would have been just fine using the semi synthetic but feel better keeping the same oil.
Forum: General Q & A
10-29-2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 939
Posted By waterman

Should I add antifreeze to engine

Hello,

i have 496ho. It will be a few weeks before I drop off my boat to my dealer. Temps next week for three days will be high 39 low 25. I will pump out water but I’m wondering if I should pump...
Forum: General Q & A
10-29-2023, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 439
Posted By waterman

Should I add antifreeze to engine

Hello,

i have 496ho. It will be a few weeks before I drop off my boat to my dealer. Temps next week for three days will be high 39 low 25. I will pump out water but I’m wondering if I should pump...
Forum: General Q & A
10-27-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,273
Posted By waterman

Thanks for the replies. It is the same weight...

Thanks for the replies. It is the same weight oil. I have no idea how I ordered semi synthetic in place of regular oil. I’ve been ordering for 19 years the same oil.

I know people argue about...
Forum: General Q & A
10-27-2023, 08:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,273
Posted By waterman

Can I mix regular oil with semi synthetic?

Good Morning,

I have a 05 496 ho with 600 hours. I have always used Mercury 25-40 oil. I placed my order for oil and accidentally ordered 2-1 gallon of the semi synthetic and two quarts of regular...
Forum: General Q & A
06-22-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,223
Posted By waterman

Thanks for everyone’s help. I’ve tried calling a...

Thanks for everyone’s help. I’ve tried calling a few places about interstate with no luck since the shops were automotive. I went to Walmart and looked at the 24ms2 and they look identical to the...
Forum: General Q & A
06-21-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,223
Posted By waterman

Thanks everyone for your help. I’ve had both...

Thanks everyone for your help. I’ve had both batteries since June 2015 and only one of them is going bad but I will replace both.
Forum: General Q & A
06-20-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,223
Posted By waterman

Looking for new batteries

Hello,

I am looking for new batteries. I currently have interstate but was wondering if there is a difference between Duracell and die hard batteries or are they all pretty much the same?

Thank...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
05-01-2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
Posted By waterman

Thank you for responding. I’m concerned they may...

Thank you for responding. I’m concerned they may take off to much clear coat. The sides look like it’s going to need more then clay, which I tried. I tried to post picks but I can’t get it to work
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