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    New vs Old-Which way to go with your next boat?

    I am curious to see thoughts on this topic. I am about 3/4 the way through the rebuild/refit of my 1997 270DA. I just completed the recore of the rotted fordeck which you can read on the mid-90s-270-sundancer-thread.936 pages 28ish to 33. I have owned lots of boat from new to used and sizes...
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    Corrosion Repair drive and Gear Case -Bravo III

    As promised, here is my run at repainting the upper Drive and lower gear cases on one of the two Bravo IIIs I have stored. This (and another) came off my 2002 Rinker 342 Fiesta Vee that was equipped with dual 6.2L MX and Bravo Three’s. I repowered and I kept these for future use. These are...
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    Drive Gear Ratios, Props, and Prop Slip

    So I wanted to start a discussion of Props, drive ratio, and performance. And what I mean by that is focusing on gear drive ratio, prop pitch, and prop slip of various boats I have had and my current '97 270DA. What's in it for me is feedback from others on various props you have all tried, %...
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    Options for Bow Stop/Catch

    Need some advice. See photo. The boat was not originally set up on this trailer. This Bow stop is one of my last items to configure correctly. I need alternatives and location to purchase for the current Bow stop that is WAY too short. Any recommendations appreciated - BTW I think the my...
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    Need Help identifying this swim platform mount

    I have this on my 1997 270DA. I am getting mobilized to mount my dinghy and am wondering if I can buy missing parts for this mounting rather than go to something like weavers (sorry about the upside down - Tried several attempts to post upright but no joy). However, I have no idea what...
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    Mercruiser EFI Alarms and Codes

    In an effort to support other boaters here, because I don’t see a thread with a well defined title related to Mercruiser alarms and coding, I am posting here. Some of this information I have gained from other forums and some by experience. Others who know more than me please add/chime in...
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    New truck or keep the existing - Looking for comments

    So, I have done great gobs of interweb research and I think I know the direction I will go but want photos and advice. I bought a new to me 1997 270 Dancer (SE narrow 8.5 beam) last august. Its in the shop getting fresh bottom paint. While doing this the trailer is getting at shop jettisoning...
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    Lift off Trailer and Proper Placement of Brownell Stands

    Tried posting on Mid-90s Sundancer thread and got zero response so trying here now. I Just bought a used 1997 270SE. It needs work including bottom paint and real good compound rubout and wax (ill send pics once I start the process on the Mid-90's thread not here). Its in my garage on a trailer...
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    1989/2012 Pachanga 270

    time to part ways with an old friend. I am the second owner of this 1989 Pachanga. It was originally a Lake Michigan boat and was purchased by me in 1997 here in Seattle. If you know these boats, you'll know these are sought after and rare. This one was has had significant rework including a...
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