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Thanks so much for the info. The quotes ive been getting are in the price range. Definitely a struggle to make a decision to spend that much, but i do really want to carry my tender or a ski and lounge in the water. Was thinking about the Hurley H3O as an alternative, but still a bit expensive...

Hi all, I'm interested in upgrading my swim platform on my 03 460DA to the hydraulic larger platform. Anyone have any experiences good or bad? Anyone know if there are used platforms and assemblies available? Any thoughts are appreciated!

Thank you! will try that as well. hopefully something like that is the culprit as the tank seems to drain down to about 1/2 when left for a while full. Very poor design if there is no way to replace the tank without cutting up the boat...hope not.

Hi, does anyone know how to gain access to the potable water tank under the couch in the aft stateroom? I have a leak that I am trying to find. I fixed a leak in the fitting coming from the back of the tank, but the saga continues as I can see water migrating from under the tank into the bilge...

Thanks guys! Will try that. Anyone know of a way to get gph individually for each engine? My Mercury SystemView only shows combined gph from what I can see.

Thanks Phillip fior the response! How did you measure your needed rpms? The way I understand, in the 480CE, it's electronically governed, so the WOT RPM calibration method isn't an option. I'm being told to use GPH at 2200 RPM as the method by which to measure prop adjustment (prop adjust to...

Hi all, I'm having my props done and am seriosly considereing having them pitched according to the fuel burns that Tony from SeaBoard recommends for the 480CE (450 fuel curve). I've read through all of Tony's articels and have spoken with him (very helpful individual). Has anyone reduced the...

Anyone know if/how I can set an anchor alarm on my 2003 460DA with OEM (Searay Navigator w/autopilot & radar all original) electronics? Any help is greatly appreciated!

Ahhh...thanks! Got it.

I tried that as well. Is it only available to upgraded members?

Anyone have any advice on finding FWEBSTER's technical article on fuel management??? can't seem to locate it on the site and would like to get a game-plan together for additives on my first fill-up for just purchased pre-owned 460DA with 480CEs. As always, much appreciation to the folks here...

Thanks again to everyone for all of the advice and help! I plunked down my deposit and am in contract on an 03' 460DA http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2003-sea-ray-460-sundancer-103202412. I'm heading down tomorrow to visually inspect the boat and make a decision for Survey & Sea Trial. I'd...

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and the lead on the mechanic! We are currently a family of 5 with kids ranging from 4 to 8 who plan on using the boat for day and overnight trips. I would likely keep the boat along the Hudson River and would like to use it like a summer home for my family...

Thanks a bunch Josh...will call them tomorrow to get info. Still waiting on an answer from State Farm, but I'm sure they're gonna be expensive. You planted a seed with the 460 pricing. Looks like they are available around the same price but a little earlier in year. I'm finding 2000 and 2001's...

Thanks again Jaybeaux for the info! Any idea what sellers typically include with the boat??? life-jackets, etc?

NBOA here I come! lol

Thanks again! Wondering if my honesty is going to thwart my dream boat. Have a call into my local insurance agent to see what options they may provide. Anyone recommend a way to find a Cummins tech?

Thanks everyone for the posts!...all very helpful. Although I have owned PWCs and been around and operated friend's boats, this will be my first to own and empty my pocket-book..lol. Excited and nervous is definitely the mantra in this process. Anyone have any recommendations on some checklist...

Thanks Alex F! Funny you should mention what you did about average usage and what that translates to. I am also looking at the same boat a year older with only 500 hours on it for a higher asking price.....seems like a fair assumption that it is better to go with something that is actually being...

Jaybeaux, would you be kind enough to give me some direction on where to find the drains for pouring water into and where the water should come out...I know, probably reveals just how new I am to this...lol