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So I was trying to remove the trim ring by looseing the screws that hold it on, I loosened all of them and pulled one out and noticed it was a machine screw and thought "Oh Crap" there must be a nut behind this, sure enough I can't get any of the screws to tighten back up. Anyone know how to...

I have a 98 290 sda with Alpha 1 outdrives, nothing wrong with them but was wondering if there are better outdrives I could replace them with and if so what the difference in thr two would be. Pumy

Does anyone know how many mpg I should be getting with twin 4.3s in a 98 290sda?

Started my gen this weekend and it ran untill carb seemed like it was out of fuel and died. I cannot get it started again. It ran fine all last weekend. Do you think it is the filter or the electric pump, or something else. HELP PLEASE. Oh yea I have a 1998 290sda I think it is a 4kw gen. Thanks Pat

Ok I have a 98 290da, with alpha drives, I want to seperate the throttle and gear controlls, I have inboards on my 1975 Century and it is so easy to manouver and I would like the same feel on my Sea Ray or close anyways. 1. Can this be done? 2. Has anyone done it? 3. What type of controlls and...

I just recieved my new cockpit cover from Great Lakes company, I also purchased the snap tool, has anyone installed a cover and the snaps? I noticed some of the snaps will need to be screwed into the fiberglass. Is it something I should get an experienced person to do? I have a 1998 290 da and...

Does anyone know if the 1998 290 da had option of V drive or inboard? I don't like my gear throttle controlls and am thinking of having seperate controls for gear and throttle, is this even possible?

What real purpose does a thermostat have on a boat? Should you remove it?

Anybody know where I can get a manual for the gear and throttle controls ( installation, adjustment etc.) I have a 1998 DA 4.3 alpha 1. Also do you think I should upgrade this application and if so what would be your suggestions, I would really like something that operates smooth. Pumy

I have a 1998 290 Da and it has a Quicksilver dual control at the helm, are there any adjustments that can take up the play or make them a little easier to move, is there a service manual? Pumy

On my 98 290da it seems my tachs are out of sync with my sync how can you test to see where the problem is? One engine may be at 3000 rpm and the other at 2700 but the sync says they are the same ?? Pumy

I bought a 290 DA out of Ohio and the outdrives are pitiful, they are impossible to clean up, I have used a 3300psi power washer on them but cannot get them to clean up, this boat must have set on the river or something. Anybody got any ideas as to how to get them back or am I gonna have to have...

I have a 1998 290DA, would anyone happen to know what model Clarion amp they installed, I forgot to write it down and am at home now. Also when I was looking at the amp I could only see 2 wires going to it, does that sound right? Pumy

I need to buy four new speakers, the ones for the arch and the aft speakers.It has Clarion 100w 6.5" speakers now. What would some of you suggest I replace them with? Pumy

I just bought a 1998 290DA it has a set of speakers in the cabin, on the arch and a set aft, I cannot seem to get much out put from the aft speakers, I have adjusted the fade with no results. Does any one know what might be going on here? Is there a switch, do I have an amp somewhere on board? Pumy

I am not real familiar with Merc. Stearn drives but it seems like the shifters are to stiff to me, should they be a smooth transition from netural to foward and\or reverse? I have a 1998 Sea Ray 290 with 4.3 mercs with alpha 1 drives. Is there a way to make them easier to shift and smoother to...

New here and this is a great place to be, just became an owner of a 1998 290DA, I need Bimini (front and aft) and valance zippers for both cockpit cover winshield vent actuator camper enclouser Thanks Pumy lake Ozarks

I just got my 1998 290 and it needs new bimini tops and valance zippers, any idea where to get these items at a reasonable price? Also I am looking for the entire owners packet for the boat and OME products that are installed on this boat. Thanks Pumy

Just got my first Sea ray 1998 290 SD wow what a boat. I bought this boat sight unseen from National Liquidators and unfortunately when it arrived there were no owners manuals or anything to help me learn this boat and its equipment, I'm still nervousley trying things, if anyone knows where I...