I have been getting conflicting information on the purpose and proper use of the factory installed mercrusier fresh water ports installed on both engines. I bought my new boat under the assumption that I could hook a garden hose to the ports and run the engines to flush saltwater after each use...
New boat has twin 6.2 IO's each with freshwater flush kits installed. PO didn't leave the mail fittings (end that attaches to garden hose) with the boat. Been searching but I don't know what they are called. Only search yielded entire kits when all I need are the male ends. Anyone know what...
Sad Day....sold my 280 today. I have abosultley loved the boat and I am sad to her go. Now on to bigger and better...I hope!
So I am considering 310's and 320's. The other boat that has my interest are the Formula 31 pc's. These boats are wide, solid and super smart on storage and...
My OEM original Ray215 seem to be having transmission issues. I have little to no range. I can receive transmissions ok but can't seem to transmit. I have performed some tests with other boats and using a handheld and it appears to be related to transmission only. At first I thought it...
My project today was to investigate how to get my radar to overlay my chart. The manual details how to do this but what it doesn't tell you is that you need a heading sensor. A heading sensor runs about $600. The other option is to install v4.3 software which is downloadable from the Raymarine...
I am looking to remove TV and convert the space to storage. Anyone ever done this? I am wondering if Sea Ray make a door as I am assuming the tv was an option in lieu of the door.
I appreciate any feedback.
I am installing a 700 watt (1400 peak) inverter. It was already installed in the boat and I am relocating it. I want to put it on a breaker. Any suggestions as to what size breaker should be used? I am using 10 gauge wire to DC distribution studs.
Company that made them inverter is no...
Does anyone know the replacement size rode required to run through the factory installed Marlin Windlass? I would like to replace. Need to know the chain and line size.
If I am in ten feet of water from water line and sounded is reading 8' do I use a negative or positive offset. I want the sounder to read actual water depth.
Looking to put a mattress topper and wondering what size would work best. I am not near the boat and want to order...anyone know the dimensions? I plan to a get foam pad so cutting some off is an option.
I want to upgrade to a high performance cooler that fits in the current spot offered by the factory (under the wet bar). I've already tried several including the yeti 45 and the engel 35. The engel came close but it's about an inch too tall and doesn't clear the right hand beverage bucket in...
Today I let out my rode to mark it in 30' segments. Have a lot less than I thought at about 20' of chain and 80' of 3 strand. I would have thought sea ray would give you more....
I really can't tell what the issue is but I can't transmit over long distances. I'm wondering if it's the radio or the antenna. Point of reference my handheld unit is picking up chatter while my fixed unit will not.
So last year I started to get trim fault warnings and eratic guage movements. Over the winter I replaced both trim limit senders with brand new oem units. Tested on the hard and set the limits. Now getting warnings on both motors and no digital read outs. Analogs perform as should...
My boat tracks straight but if I loosen my grip on the steering will (especially on plane) the boat will turn to starboard. I am assuming it's he prop torque that's doing it. Has done it since I have owned the boat. I was hoping there was a way to increase steering wheel tension to decrease...
Probably nothing and me just being paranoid but I fired the engines today (in water) and observed a stronger than usual exhaust odor, slight slick in the water at the stern (at a slip) and a slightly "smokier" idle. I think these are charactics of engines that may be running too rich. Thinking...
I have been going crazy trying to get a canvas company to call me back. I have called at least six. One finally called me back tonight to ask me the scope of my job. Turns out that these companies are not interested in small jobs at this time of year. Side comment: must be nice to say no...