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The 5k Kohler generator in our 300 DA will start and run fine when the boat is cold. but just kicks and dies after the main engines have been run. Here's a typical scenario: I arrive at the boat after it has been sitting on the mooring overnight and the generator starts right up and runs fine...

I am replacing a Raystar 120 with a new Raystar 125 plus (only sensor currently available) The tech at raymarine told me that I could splice into the existing wire at the antenna to avoid having to run a new cable. My display is a 2003 RL70c plus and it has a simple connection to the antenna...

Hi, We have a 2003 300 Sundancer. The other day I noticed that the port sied sits lower in the water than starboard. Does anyone know what causes this? I don't have anything loaded off-center. The water tamk is pretty full ... could that be the issue? I'm not that concerned, but would...

Has anyone painted their white dash to get rid of glare? After our first extended cruise in the 300DA I know I have to do something about the white dash. We were in heavy weather and had the canvas up ... it was impossible to see out through tht windshield. I finally spread a dark towel on...

Hello All, We finally got our new-to-us 2003 300DA in the water last weekend and went for a cruise. The throttles are very stiff and uneven. The port control is stiff, but almost acceptable. The starboard lever is very tight and gives no feedback whatsoever. It's impossible to tell when...

Hi All, Our AC unit is not pumping water. The seacock is open and the pump sounds like it's running OK. I was told that the system is probably "air bound". Is there an easy way to correct this? ... I have scheduled drive maintenance and they're going to look at the AC also, but I would...

Hi, Where's the best place to get a deal on a C-Map NT card for a SL70RC PLus? The Radar/Plotter is on my new (to me) boat, but the chip is missing. At a minimum I need charts from NH-MA border down to Long Island. I've been looking online, but it isn't clear which chip I should go for...

I have a 300DA with Bravo3 drives. I was told by the surveyor that I should get the exhaust bellows replaced and have the drives "serviced". They may also recommend replacing the drive bellows. Anybody have an idea of how much this might set me back? Just looking for a ballpark figure so I...

Can anyone give me a ballpark cost for replacing risers and manifolds on twin 350 magnum engines? I'm looking at a 2003 290 amberjack ... everything looks great, but I question the condition of the manifolds and risers. Thanks, Charlie

Hello All, We finally pulled the trigger and put a deposit on a 2003 290AJ today. We liked the 260 so much that we wanted to go a little bigger and be more comfortable staying overnight ... also wanted inboards because the boat stays in salt water all season ... and Buzzards Bay gets a...

I am going to look at a 2003 290 amberjack this weekend. It has ~360 hours on it. Does anyone know what maintenance should have been performed by 360 hours? I will most likely be getting a survey if we like the boat. I believe the boat has been in salt water for the 360 hours. I'd...

Hi, How much more room does a 290 Amberjack have over a 260DA? ... it's tough to get a feel for it looking at the promo pictures. I hope to see one in person at the boat show, but thought I'd ask here. We have a 2004 260DA and we're thinking of upsizing. I want to get V-drives so my...

Hi All, How easily does your door slide? Mine is very difficult to open/close. There is another 260DA (a 2001) a few boats down from me and his door also seems to drag. I have inspected the bottom track and it appears to be clean ... are they all this tough to slide? My brother has...

Our 2004 260DA has the "Sirius Ready" clarion radio, but we have never subscribed. Are these radios completely satellite ready? ... Do they have a factory installed antenna so all that would be needed is to activate the service? Thanks, Charlie

Hi, I was checking out my boat today and I decided to test the trim tab operation (engine was off). I was alone and no matter how long (within reason) that I held the swirch to put the tabs down ... when I went around back to check them they were always all the way up. ??? Does Sea Ray...

Do you have your (boat's) bottom painted every year? I just went by the boat yard and my bottom paint looks pretty good, still good coverage. It was painted last Spring. I'm considering skipping the bottom paint this year. I'm in the northeast, 6 month season and the water's cold. Anyone...

My marina said that they couldn't replace the impeller on my raw water pump. They said that my model required that you replace the entire pump. I have a 2004 SeaRay 260DA with a 300hp 350 Magnum and a BravoIII drive. The job took 3 hours labor plus $285 for the pump (they gave me a break...

Hello All, Just noticed this forum ... We have a 260DA and no trailer ... this is the first boat we've had without a trailer and I don't like the feeling of being at the mercy of my marina for everything. I didn't plan on all the extra maintenance costs for things I used to do myself (or...

Hello All, We have a 260DA and no trailer ... this is the first boat we've had without a trailer and I don't like the feeling of being at the mercy of my marina for everything. I didn't plan on all the extra maintenance costs for things I used to do myself (or at least I could shop around)...

Forgive the length of this rant ... I trusted these people and they are an extreme disappointment! When we bought our 2004 260DA in October 2006 I noticed that the previous owner had removed a transducer from the transom. There were 5 screw holes below the water line and one 1/2" hole through...