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Thanks for the input. She has a single engine with two batteries. As for the charger, I am not sure of the model. I assume it is factory. The batteries are 2.5 years old and I only topped them off three times with distled water. The last time being in July. Moving forward, I plan to leave...

I have a question that may have been answered before, and probably many different ways. Here goes. We own a 1995 290DA moored in freshwater on the TN River. When leaving the boat for weeks at a time, should I leave the AC Converter switch on? Also, should I leave the battery switch on 1, 2...

Erwin does a great job. That is were we bought ours a couple of years ago, and just recommended them to another couple today! I'm looking forward to the Chattanooga boat show, although I heard Sea Ray is closing its Knoxville plant.

Wow, another BIII issue. Like many I wish I had researched more before we purchased our 1995 290DA. I was worried about the pitting that was occuring before last season and had her pulled, blasted and painted by the marina. I have no idea how or who to call about the mercathode system, but...

Congrats on the baby girl. My wife and I are expecting our first little boy in April and have had many discussions about what our summer will be like. One thing is for sure, it won't be like last year. Thanks for all of the tips everyone. It helps me with my lobbying effort to the wife that...

That will be a great trip. When and how much time do you plan on spending on your trip? We boat on Chickamauga, but have spent many summers on Watts Bar. Check out Blue Springs Marina as well. Good restaurant and bar.

It's hard for us to commit to anything this far out, but will likely be up on Watts Bar over the 4th. My inlaws have a camper at Euchee, so we will most likely make it home base as we have done for a couple of years. We were out on Chickamauga this weekend. The water levels are still low, but...

Thanks so much guys. I guess this in one way to learn, get in there and start messing things up. However, I won't make the mistake again!

I recently cleaned my AC strainer (ARG-P Series)the hard way. I did not know of the "spanner wrench" and so I shut off sea cock and removed the four screws on the bowl. While cleaning it out I think I sprayed off the o-ring on the top of the bowl into the lake. I might have been imagining...

Last year we made t-shirts for our family get together on Watts Bar and everyone really enjoyed them. We did an anchor on the left front with Watts Bar 2007 around it. On the back we had a map of the lake with all of our favorite spots listed. It turned out great. I'll try to take a picture...

I grew up boating on Watts Bar and last season we took our 290 up twice from Chickamauga Lake near Chattanooga. It is about 76 river miles from Chickamauga Dam to Blue Springs Marina. See this link for access to TN River Charts (great tool). http://www.orn.usace.army.mil/opn/TNRiver/ A...

Cool Very Nice. I'm about to replace my existing speakers on our 290.

TN River The wife and I ate at Steve's a couple of weeks ago for the first time and really enjoyed it. We went pretty far up Soddy Creek until the depth got to me and we turned around. Thanks for the info on the depth on the Hiawassi, I was think about heading that way this weekend, weather...

I love the TN River! I grew up in east TN on Watts Bar lake and have traveled from Knoxville to Yellow Creek MS on the river. I look forward to getting back down to Pickawick one of these days.

My wife and I bought our third boat a 1995 290 Sundancer two months ago and have enjoyed her every chance we get. We boat on the Tennessee river near Chattanooga on Chickamauga lake. We look forward to warmer weather over the summer months and getting up to Knoxville as part of the Vol Navy...

Late night screams & an outboard... My family of five grew up on Watts Bar Lake in East TN. We would spend almost every weekend tied up with other houseboats at various islands and coves. The days were filled with swimming, fishing jet skiing,tubing and the like. Nights would bring campfires...

Another 290! Welcome boutime. i am a "newbie" as well, and have really enjoyed this sight. The wife and I spent the weekend at the boat and once again had a ball. It was a bit chilly, but well worth it. I have been surprised how many die hard winter boaters there are at our marina. Spring...

Just to the dock... The wife and I checked on her today (new to us last month). Re-rigged the dock lines, had a nice picnic lunch down below and fantasized about the warm weather. With a high of 38 today, we did not stay too long, but enjoyed every moment. Thankfully we are only 15 minutes...

Question... What are your thoughts on the single engine set up on the 290. I have heard good and bad. We have the 7.4 w/ the BIII drive. Seems to plane out nicely and cruises at about 25 mph. Any ideas on fuel economy? Ideally I would like twins, but fell in love with the boat the moment I...

Pic Cold and snow flurries again this weekend. Oh well, Spring will be here soon enough. Where do you guys boat? We keep Times Like These at Island Cove Marina on Chickamauga lake near Chattanooga, TN. I have grown up boating on the Tennessee River, mostly on Watts Bar lake. The great...