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I have a 2001 280DA with twin V6’s. The starboard starting rocker is bad. Does anyone know the specific switch I will need to replace it? I would like to have the new one on-hand when I start the job. Thanks. Picture attached.

I am not a political person. I am a registered Independent. This posting is not a political post. I understand the rules of this forum. This post is just a glimpse of the underlying thought process of the hard-lined pro-choice people. I will not post a link to the article, if you want to read...

For Sale: 2001 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer, “Seashelle Key”, $59,000. This model came loaded will all options when new. The work that has been done to this boat since 2020 is listed below. Please read all the work done to recondition this boat at David Wade Marine, Baton Rouge, La, and you see why...

For those of you running larger boats with two or three separate AC systems, how is your condenser water supply system designed? Specifically, does each AC system run a separate water pump/strainer? Do multiple pumps run off one strainer? Does the boat have one water pump/strainer with a...

I have a 2001 280 Sundancer with twin 4.3L EFI (throttle body injection) systems. All the systems and engines run great. my question is about the tachometers. I am dealing with the typical Sea Ray OEM tach issue with the flailing tach. The starboard tach, I believe, is pretty accurate based...

Taking the 280 to Destin next week to get some Crab Island time with the kids. Can anyone recommend a good fuel dock in the Choctawhatchee Bay? I would prefer to stay out of the Destin Harbor Walk congestion, if possible.

Ok, so over the winter, I pulled both engines, new oil pan gaskets, new valve cover gaskets, plugs, rotors, caps, wires, etc, new transom assemblies, new water heater, new driveshaft yoke assemblies, etc. Really nervous about first splash since all this work. So my initial cruise out of...

Friend of mine owns a bow rider with a Volvo Penta. He told me today he is considering moving to a Sea Ray 280-310ish type boat of the 2000-2010 year range. He would consider a well kept late-90’s model. He asked me what he could expect mechanically with age and Mercs. We spoke of common...

I am going to look at at boat with my brother today. It has a single 1997 Bravo 2 mated to a Merc 7.4. Boat is a lifelong freshwater with (reportedly) 450 hours. Are there any fears or widespread problems with the Bravos from the late 90’s assuming they were somewhat maintained?

I feel disappointed for you guys who are dry docked because this damned virus. In the end it will be worth it. Hang in there. I have everything to be thankful for. I do not have the virus. No one in my family has the virus. I still have a job - and a great one. I refuse to whine because I can’t...

I had a little project requiring fiberglass bonding to do on my transom. After replacing a transom due to leaking screw holes, I will never drill another hole below the waterline. I want to add a second transom transducer for a second depth sounder. So, I planned to attach a mounting block to...

I recently purchased 2001 280DA. Vacuflush, Genset, a/c, twin 4.3s. Everything works fine. New duckbills. System holds vacuum. I stopped timing after 15 minutes due to time constraints. When I got the boat, I was cleaning and noticed the nasty condition of the shower sump under the steps going...

CSR tech guys, I am new to fuel injected engines. Been with carbs until now. I am asking for help identifying the various sensors plugging into the throttle body. I really need to know what they are and what they do and if they should be changed as routine maintenance. Asking a lot, I...

Been reading up on corrosion prevention in order to make an educated inspection of my 2001 280’s bonding system. Read that ABYC specifies Number 8 or 6 fine strand wire for bonding. Although the amperage is not a concern, ABYC wants any electrons to flow with nearly no resistance at all, thus...

I have never claimed to be the brightest bulb in the pack, but I am intelligent enough to finish public school. However, I cannot find the logic, or understand the science, behind putting a freaking motor oil filter upside down on top of an engine. This is my first boat with a remote oil filter...

I just purchased a 2001 280 DA. I am performing general maintenance. Should I remove the trim tabs and re-seal where the tab screws to the transom? The tabs are tight and there is no indication of a problem. Does the sealant typically breakdown in that connection? This would not be a...

Okay. Been kinda dreading this little task for various, uh, reasons. My Vacuflush was running a long time to get the vacuum and only holding it about 8-10 seconds before starting again. I just got the boat in August, so I knew about the process. I currently have both engines out for resealing...

What type of paint is best to block corrosion? Epoxy Acrylic enamel Etc

I decided to tackle the bumpy, tight cabin door to my 2001 280DA. I got the two plastic roller balls from the lower track removed. I ordered replacement balls from FP Marine. Waiting for them to arrive. The lower track system has two balls, one port of the center stopper and one starboard of...

I recently purchased a nicely equipped 2001 280 DA. Has twin 4.3’s, the Koehler 5E generator, A/C, water heater, Vacuflish, Microwave, “etc, etc, etc.” (Old Timers will get that Yul reference.) The twin Alpha Ones have anodes, but I do not see the little Mercathode current wire box under the...