Recent content by Oceanwave1

Hey guys, thanks very much for the replies. I have a couple things to try. Appreciate it.

Searched but did not see this issue discussed....seems the water heaters are all back ordered? Looking for a 6 gallon atwood or similar make and West Marine and others all say they are all back ordered for 6 weeks? WM has a back log of 115 orders they said nationwide. My yard searched too...

Dennis, great... thanks for the info. I'll try this.

I recently had my dash panel replaced. The mechanics took off the gauges, I sent the dash out, had it copied and new one reinstalled. Thought all was done. Looks great. Now each time I get up on plane, I get a flow of water running down at my feet. And speedo will not work now. (more later). I...

This took months to fix. Here's the problem and the solution. I hope this may help anyone in the same situation. The manifolds and risers were replaced by the PM, evidently after they started to have an issue. The big mistake was that the oil did not get changed in the port motor when the...

Sorry to hear about the issue, but I think 3 to 5 years is what we can expect in salt water for the risers and manifolds, from what I understand. Mine were just done at 450 hours. Question, do you rinse with fresh water after each use? I do...not sure how much it helps, may prolong it bit...

Thanks, yes, the water system is turned on, and the cold water works fine everywhere, just no hot water when the hot water faucets are turned on. I've bled the hot water lines of air, some air came out, and then nothing. I'll be taking the panel in the aft berth off again today to try to get...

Hi, just bought a 1997 290 sundancer, and have no idea how to get the water heater to fill with water. Read the attwood manual, and it says to run the hot water faucets, get the air out, fill the water heater, and turn it on. How do you "fill" the water heater? Where does one turn anything...

Thanks everyone, mechanic is starting friday to find leak. I'll advise what he finds. Rondds, the oil analysis says: "engine wear normal, data suggests oil new or slightly used, adnormal readings in sodium indicate coolant and/or salt water intrusion. Advise further inspection to determine...

I've been looking at buying a '97 290 Sundancer, with 4.3's. Test drives fine, at high RPM, no issues. Fast, smooth, no smoke, no noise, perfect. 480 hours on both. Boat very well maintained, manifolds and riser changed 4 months ago. My oil test for starboard motor was perfect. Port showed...

Thanks for your help. Test drove it today, is a great boat, rides well. A few things to fix, but overall boat in great shape. The generator does not work, which I knew, so I'm considering putting in a new one or trying to repair this one. All the proper maintenance was done on it evidently it...

Thanks, I'll check the ER space out on Sat. And it does have those 2 features, yes. Hopeuflly the years of dragging up anchors by hand may be over soon. Nice pictures, you take good care of your boat. How long have you had yours, and have you had any problems or issues with it?

Hi, I'm new here, any help is much appreciated. I'm looking to move up from a 22 ft center cockpit to a Sea Ray 26 to 30 foot. I have found a 1997 290 Sundancer with twin 190 HP, about 450 hours. Boat looks to be in very nice shape from outside and from speaking to owner on phone, will see...