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This pertains to my 16.5' center console. The bilge pump works manually via its on/off switch at the helm. It used to run automatically as well, but stopped. In the bilge I found a float switch with one wire torn out and hanging loose. The two float switch wires were not connected to the...

Still, actually, the boat is a '99 290 SD. I have two solid shiny wires, a pump and float switch that work but no power to the wires. The wires dive into the bulkhead under the stair pretty quickly. The sump pump switch on the stern door panel is "on". I don't see anything obvious on the engine...

Seems like something always goes wrong at the end of the season. Weather and other commitments have kept us from using our 290 Dancer for several weeks. When I tried to start the port engine I got nothing. A closer look at the electrical panel showed I had left several DC switches "on"...

Here's the old filter, still installed. Since it's threaded on both sides I'm thinking I'll have to loosen the bell shaped nut (marked with a red O) and then spin off the u-shaped pieces (marked with green O's) together, then spin off the filter, then reverse the process. Make sense? How...

I removed the old plugs and observed a spot of hard rubber adhered near the tip of each plug. I installed new NGK plugs and the wire sockets would not snap back on. I tried the old plug in the sockets and they would not snap in. Apparently the rubber socket held the tip snug against the...

Boat is a 99 290SD w/ 2x5.7EFI. Starboard side starts fine. Port side doesn't start. So I jiggle the clutch, or maybe shift in and out of gear, sometimes it starts. Fires right up. Sometimes it doesn't but does after pushing the starter button several more times. The gauges get power in...

Oil level in the reservoir was fine. When I raised the outdrives to "trailer" position and came back a day later oil had leaked onto the outdrive, not a lot, maybe 2-3 tablespoons worth. I tracked the leak to where the outdrive oil hose leaves the transom. At that point the hose is not fully...

This is my first time, previous boat had twin inboards. I rec'd some instruction while purchasing last fall but didn't retain a lot. So here are my Bravo 1 outdrives, at least one of them. I'll stop here for a question. My props came off easily, thanks to copious amounts of this blue...

In the fall the surveyor and seller told me to pull the props from my Bravo 1's and soak them in vinegar. That didn't happen. I pulled them a couple weeks ago and now want to clean them up. Here they are. Whatever the vinegar is supposed to do (dissolve what left of the barnacles I guess)...

As expected, winterizing the '99 290 SD I just bought has been a challenge as I learn this particular boat's systems. I winterized the generator in the water minutes before I was scheduled for haul out. Oops, now how do I winterize the A/C? I picked up a 110>shore power adapter but apparently...

New to me boat (99 SD 290), my surveyor has advised me to bypass my hot water heater for winterization. I bought a non-permanent kit at West Marine; essentially two male-to-male fittings and a length of hose with female flanges. Here's my hot water heater. I fooled around with it for a half...

First I apologize for asking before a thorough search and review of the official 290 thread. I've looked at a handful of '99 290's (seems like a popular year). I may end up choosing between similar deals with different power packages. I'd welcome comments on the reliability, performance...