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My power steering is leaking ( slow) and mechanic wants to replace whole actuator. I think it is leaking at the low pressure hose connector ( see pic, it is bottom connection). I found parts to replace the connector and the o ring. Has anyone done this and does this seems a reasonable issue...

First I searched and read a lot of posts prior to posting this. I sadly didn’t find an answer to what I was looking for, so could be searching skills :). I am adding a NMEA2k to smartcraft gateway to my 280da. My current jbox is a 6 port under my helm but every port is in use. I am...

Will work on any standard walk tower with 2.5” diameter. I purchased for last boat and never got to the project. They are $199 on Monster site, asking $125.

Working when pulled from the boat this year to replace with a new fusion system. $50 each OBO.

I have a 280da 2004 and am looking for the two rubber bumpers that stop the lid over the ladder from slamming down. Has anyone replaced these?

I noticed when the temp dropped I get some smoke (white I think) and a rich fuel smell when I start the engine in cold weather. Goes away in a few minutes after the engine warms up. The mechanic said this is normal with more fuel being added during low temp. Everyone agree with this...

I have some significant fresh water corrosion on my B3s which the previous owner didn’t maintain and surveyor didn’t note. I guess it doesn’t matter now, I am fixing it all. My mechanic called today and while he was sanding, expoy and repainting the outdrives he noted the carrier housing is in...

I replaced the anodes immediately on purchase and I knew the drives needed some work but surprised at the advancement over the the course of the summer or maybe I just didnt pay attention previously. The surveyor seemed to think it was ok but that is water under the bridge now. I am planning...

Does anyone have pics or a vid on how to replace the neutral safety switch on dual shifters/throttle?

I can't even describe what my mechanic and me found last friday, there was mud and water nack where the sleeve should be. Last owner just didnt maintain it. I am about $2.5K in and a bushing is getting ready to fail. I only have a 280 so my power needs are less, I have a portable honda...

So finally gave up and had to call a tech in. He says the voltage regulator is bad and have ordered one (not cheap!). Symptom was it would turn over but not start, however if you held the start button it would run until you released. Right before that it started struggling under load and then...

About six months into a 2004 280da. I appear to have a GPS antenna on arch and the wire runs to a small white box that says raymarine under the helm. Two wires exit, having trouble following them but I think one then goes into the nema port on my c70 (yes old). Is there a reason I am not...

I feel like I always post issues. However thanks to the forum, some garden hose and bucket I fixed my over heating Kholer 5e. It was the last thing I check but I guess the last owner NEVER cleaned out broken impeller bits. I backwashed the heat exchanger and found almost a whole impeller...

I have a 2004 280 DA. I have to play with my shifters on my 5.0 Bravo 3s sometimes to ensure the boat is in neutral before they will start. If I don’t nothing happens when I hit the starter button. Today it took a few minutes to engage them to get it to start. Any thoughts on what is the cause...

I have my 185 2004 Sport wet slipped. It is in a covered slip but would like to add a cover. I have gotten price quotes from custom installers and max marine for snap on covers but was also wondering if anyone has used a mooring cover in the water with cleat access. I can back the boat in so...

I have a winterization question for Lake Lanier, GA. I know it is early in the year. I have my 2004 SeaRay 185 Sport in a covered wet slip. What should I do in the winter? I know it needs winterized, but should I have it shrink wrapped and put back in the slip? I do not want to have to pay for...