If I am in the wrong spot please advise?
I am at my wits end with my thruster - I replaced the OEM 3 blade with the new 4/5 blade ( i cant remember), both batteries and a new digital charger (replacing OEM from '05) and I am only getting a "dead" battery sound and barely no bow movement when...
Well i guess its time, My new to me '05 420 DA/8.1s has started a nice "clunking" sound on the port gearbox. It started last Saturday on a cruise for fathers day - sounded like a stick or something around the shaft hitting the hull.
Noticed it again as i was backing into my slip - only in...
Planning a VHF swap and thinking of one with an AIS receiver and transponder - any recommendations out there or do i need a black box transponder?
thanks
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I am upgrading my 05 420 DA original vesselview and considering the new 903 Simrad unit. I like the ability to have gauges along with chart plotter all in one unit. Has anyone upgraded to this unit and if so how do you like the interface?
I am also adding a new VHF to ditch the...
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Winter here in KY and thinking about all the punch list items I want to start up in the Spring. My '05 420 DA is having some paint peeling (is it really paint or gelcoat?) around some of the bilge pumps. Dont know if this is something i should be concerned about and if so how would...
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I am located in Ky and on the Ohio River pool, which is great but as a problem as we do not have a alot of service/marine experts. I have a new to me 420 DA and love the vessel but not the aged electronics (vessel view & Loran) and would like to upgrade to a current screen/panel. I...
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I have a new to me 05 420 DA gasser with original vessel view and its starting to show its age. I am considering upgrading to the 5" with plotting and GPS and wondering who else has done this? Being in Kentucky we only have 1 dealership and a short supply of electronic techs so...
I am in search of the oem canvas windless cover. the snaps are in the deck but it was not present when i purchased the boat. Any idea where I can find one?
thanks all
Chris
Hello all,
Im finalizing my purchase of a 05 420 DA hardtop pewter hull 8.1s and cant wait. I also have a Monticello 60 HB and cant wait to be able to cruise with my better half without a crew.
She is bristol and very well cared for.
So...... is there anything you seasoned SeaRayers can help...