Last fall my port engine on my 04 280da died. I don’t know if it was a head gasket or a crack, but water got in the block and # 5 & 3 cylinders as well. Ended up having to replace the motor. Fast forward to yesterday, out on the bay, absolutely beautiful day out, and both motors ran perfectly...
My 04 280da had an engine die on me today. Port engine was running but a little rough. No warnings or alerts on the smartcraft. Ran on plane for a few minutes and when I came off plane it immediately died. Oil looked brand new before I left the dock. Opened the hatch and found a puddle of...
I was walking by a marina in dc last week and saw an unusual boat design. My buddy took a close up what I am assuming is a logo. Anyone know what brand of boat this is? Sorry the image is on its side. Can’t figure out how to rotate.
Hey all, I have an 04 280DA. Twin 4.3. 3 batteries. There is an emergency start switch on the dash. I have inadvertently pushed it and it immediately tripped a breaker. All the battery and relay wiring looks original and I disturbed, so I thought I would ask the Forum before I pull out the...
I would like to have all of the cockpit seating and cushions redone on my 280. I am looking for a very good shop, as I have had vinyl done before and a lot of the places seem to struggle with making quality seams and corners anywhere close to original factory quality. I am planning on removing...
Hi all, I need to replace the exhaust systems on my twin 4.3’s. I want to use MerCruiser OEM parts. Can anyone suggest a good online place to purchase them.
cheers!
Finally finished the dash upgrade on my 03 280. Upgraded to a VV502 and ditched all the old gauges. I was concerned that I would have to program it or even worse have a dealer program it, but I am happy to report it worked flawlessly. It automatically recognized all the sensors. Adding the...
Hey all, my port motor on my 03 280DA wont trim down. Trim and trailer up both raise the outdrive, but it wont lower. I can jump a hot wire onto the solenoid and then it goes down, so the solenoid, pump, motor assembly are all ok. Just no power going to the down solenoid. Are the up and down...
I replaced the distributor cap on my twin 4.3 motors and on my starboard engine apparently who had ever replaced the distributor last over tighten the screw and cracked the mounting bracket. When I went to remove one of the two mounting screws, I found it was missing. I was able to use zip ties...
Hey All, I need some advice on where to look next. I have an 04 280 DA. Twin 4.3 MPI. Alpha drives. My port engine is only getting up to about 3000 RPM at wide-open throttle when trying to get on the plane. As I move the throttle forward and back a little, it surges and varies. The starboard...
Hello all, does anyone know any good boat detailers that service the Deltaville VA area? I have been unsuccessful finding anyone. Thanks in advance.
Josh
I purchased a 280DA this spring, so this will be my first fall/winter striper fishing with it. The boat is kept in a boatel that is not heated. I have always had outboards before this boat, so I am concerned about freezing, but plan to use the boat until the end of December. Its a 2004 so it has...
Hello all, I am interested in installing a level gauge in the fresh water tank on my 04 280DA. Looks like the smart craft system is setup to monitor a sensor, but I cannot figure out what sensor I would use or how to install. Anyone have any info?
thanks
josh
I am strongly considering installing an Octopus drive in my boat. I fish a fair amount and having an autopilot for trolling makes things so much easier. Looks like they make 2 options for my 280da without converting to hydraulic. One is a replacement steering rack but I have been reading the...