Recent content by Tomjfrye

My boat is at Texoma where water temp doesn't get below 45. If lest in the water and covered, odds are good nothing will happen. Some winterized, most have bilge heaters, some do neither. I have a bilge heater. For me, the decision was for my personal piece of mind. Also, I have a West...

Mainstream news was saying 7 ft waves on LM today. You never see that reported on mainstream media. Doesnt sound like it was a secret. I live in Texas.

Just had the issue. Check panel under throttle controls in cockpit. Relay there may be welded shut. $2300, as you must replace entire board. My mechanic found a work around for it. Not Sea Ray spec, but he had done it before and it works. Also rebuilt windlass motor along the way, and...

Just bought my 280 2 months ago. How often should filter be changed? Where is it located? What is best website to buy one from?

Have an '03 280 with 5.0/bravo 3's. No manuals. Have only found the supplemental and parts manuals on the Sea Ray website. Can anyone provide rpm cruise and speed numbers? Looks like 3200 to 3400 rpm is good avg cruise speed. 4000 to 4200 gets me 40 mph or more with more fuel intake. What...