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    Converting Mercruiser 4.3 liter to Closed Cooling System

    Does anyone have experience with converting their 4.3 liter Mercruiser engines to a 'closed cooling system' (like a kit from Performance Product Technologies)? The 280 Sundancer we purchased a few months ago has two of these engines, and I'm concerned about their long-term viability using salt...
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    Re-Adhering SeaDek

    We had SeaDek installed about 18 months ago and a portion of the swim platform is starting to come loose at one of the edges. What adhesive should or shouldn't be used to stick it back down? Thanks!
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    Water on floor of the mid-cabin sleeping berth - 280 Sundancer (2002)

    We recently purchased a 280 Sundancer (2002) and have been correcting all of the punchlist items that were identified during the survey ... and a few that weren't. One issue we found, was that the drain hose on the step going down into the cabin (which goes out the starboard side hull) had...
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    Reversed Polarity Light On while plugged into Shore Power

    I have a 280 Sundancer (2002), and occasionally when I'm plugged in to shore power the Red Light designated as Reversed Polarity comes on instead of the Green Light designated as Power. The AC Volt Meter barely registers anything either. It doesn't happen most of the time, but it has happened...
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    What's the easiest way to flush 4.3 Mercruiser stern drive motors (with Alpha One drives) when boat is docked on a lift?

    We very recently bought a 280 Sundancer (2002) with twin 4.3 liter Mercruiser motors and Alpha One outdrives. We're docking it at a private residence on a 10,000 lb lift. My question is what is the best way to flush the motors? From what I have read, there are no flush kits available for...
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    Replacing a Lofrans Marlin Windlass Motor on our 280 Sundancer (2002)

    It looks like we'll also be replacing our Lofrans Marlin Windlass Motor, and are wondering if there is a good alternative motor to replace it with. One that doesn't involve too much modification to fit the existing holes in the boat, and the controls. We have a 280 Sundancer (2002). Thanks...
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    Replacement Horn for 280 Sundancer (2002) - Any Suggestions

    Any suggestions on a replacement horn for our 280 Sundancer (2002)? Ours is functioning, but I can barely hear it at the helm.
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    First Boat Purchase - looking for recommendations

    After years of riding around on several of our friends boats, we just purchased the first one of our own ... a 280 Sundancer (2002). I'm currently addressing the items listed on the pre-purchase survey report to make sure she's ready to go. Also, having a couple of training sessions on...
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    Sealing/Waxing a 280 Sundancer that's stored on a lift

    We recently purchased a 280 Sundancer that's been lift stored (hull in very good shape) and want to keep it that way. My question is, if I want to do the periodic washing & waxing/sealing myself (not just the every day cleaning/rinsing) - is it possible to do it on the lift? Or does it need to...
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    Minimum Bridge Clearance Height - 2002 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer

    Does anybody know the minimum bridge clearance height for a 2002 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer? We live in Cape Coral, FL which has many canals with boat lifts ... some of which require passing under a bridge before getting to open water. Thanks
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