Recent content by Dave S

I had a 210 Sundeck back in the day with the same (vapor lock) problem. Talked to the service people and their recommendation was to let the boat idle for a few minutes before turning off the motor. If you experience the problem again, open up the engine hatch and leave it open for 10 or 15...

Vapor lock is a common problem. There are many postings on the subject if you do a search. One recommendation I can make from personal experience is to let your engine idle with the blower running for several minutes before turning the engine off. That way cool water can circulate thru the...

I don't often check in on the forums anymore Frank since we sold our 260DA back in 2015 but I was surprised to see you were selling your beautiful boat. But I do understand your reasoning and wish you the best as you plan out your next boat. And thank you again for all the help you provided to...

I have no idea what the part number was for the Gateway. Since this is very old technology at this point, you would be better off trying to contact NAVMAN (if they are still in business) but I doubt you will find one. You also need cables, a junction box, and a C-Map of your local lake. I have...

Frank I hope your place and Richard's place didn't get heavily damaged. Good to hear the boat is probably OK. Dave

Good point about the lead time. Nice to hear from you guys as well. And I still get occasional questions from members on the 260DA via email and the message board.

What is breaking or perceived as "crappy" or poor quality on the newer Sea Rays?

Hi Everyone............it's been a long time since I have created a posting on this board. Even though I still don't own another Cruiser, I look in on you guys every so often just to make sure you are all keeping in line. I really miss boating but owning another one is out of the question for me...

That particular vintage 260DA has a problem with the deck to hull joint seal. Another CSR member had the very same issue with his 260DA as well and I had that issue with mine. The dealer pulled off the rub rail on mine and had to reseal the joint. My water leak while underway caused water in my...

You talk about the fact that getting on plane is not easy sometimes. Have you relocated the "celery stick" on the out drive? If not, do it and it will make a world of difference. Also make sure you are using the proper procedure for bringing the 260DA up on plane. Look at this thread...

i have also read that interior components, such as the head, which are installed as a single unit during the boats construction could break loose from the tabs they are glued to

If you haven't done so, you really need to remove those props and apply the same finish to the Bearing Carrier under the prop. I posted several issues I had with my bearing carrier when I had my 260DA along with some pictures of the corrosion on the bearing carrier. Here is one of my postings...

When I dry stored my boats at Lake Wylie Marina, I usually splashed in early March as well.

We will still get freezing weather in Charlotte thru mid-march so don't drop it in unless you can be sure the boat won't get exposed to those conditions.

I don't know if I can help or not, but on the US models of the 2006 260DA those holes definitely don't exist. I am positive of this (at least as it applied to my 2006 260DA) since I knew every inch of my boat. Since this area with the holes is an inner liner, I think you need to look elsewhere...