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Last September I had to "soft ground" my Sea Ray 40DA because of a weld failure resulting in a transom puncture. A Racine Sheriff's boat offered to tow me into Racine Harbor but I said "I have Tow Boat US towing insurance" please call them. Tow Boat US Kenosha a/k/a Lakeland Marine Towing and...

I called them and spoke with their towing department and was told "once he used specialized tools (electric pump)) it became a salvage operation and not a tow. Tow Boat US would not help further.

When they invoice for "PURE SALVAGE" the price is determined by the value of the boat. I asked the Tow Boat US Captain for his calculation of how he calculated his price, my insurance asked for a copy of his report and pictures he took. He replied with a copy of his attorneys business card and...

I tried to post pictures of the bracket but my picture files are to large. The invoice is for $68,750.00 for "PURE SALVAGE" since I used one of his small electric pumps to assist my bilge pumps. He then towed my boat for three miles to the closest travel lift. I will need new props, shafts...

On Labor Day weekend the top two welds of the starboard bracket broke causing the bottom of the bracket to punch a hole thru the transom. Pumps could not keep up so I did a soft grounding and got my passengers off. Tow Boat US invoice of $68,750.00 salvage fee because we used one of his...

One of two that came with the boat.

The boat came with two. I moved up to a 40da and have the one set at home, i thought if someone can use them instead of sending them to the landfill!

The boat came with two and Sea Ray didn't want to have it shipped back. I no longer have the boat.

Give away - New (never used) two section mattress. Pick up only Northern Illinois / Southern Wisconsin.

Can anybody recommend a good Raymarine technician in our area? I am having trouble with an AIS-650.

Count us in! Lakeshore Towers Marina / Racine, WI Weekend at Bernie's 40DA Slip 40 Bernie & Sandra

Rob is the reason I am on my third Sea Ray and he will be missed. I wish him luck in whatever he decides to do! I sincerely hope that Brunswick will appoint management that knows the difference between a bow and stern and not just the difference between profit and loss. Thanks again Rob! Bernie

I boat out of Racine and my favorite weekend trips are Milwaukee stay at the State Park Marina and go to one of the events at the Summerfest grounds, Port Washington and Sheboygan. If you cross the lake allow more time because its so nice over there you will want to spend more time!

Rob, Were you able to find replacement springs and if so where? I lost one of mine!

Does anybody know where I can get a replacement spring? When I was removing the light in my shower one of the springs popped right back into the headliner.