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I'm looking for a panel for for...

I'm looking for a panel for for the dash on my boat.  I have a 2001 Sea Ray 245 Weekender and panel topping is flaking off.Any ideas anyone?  Also a steering wheel.  Same problem.  BTW, I'm looking to sell my boat!  Getting to be a little tough for m...

gr8saxdude by Guest Contributor
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I just pulled my boat for the winter...

I just pulled my boat for the winter (I live in the Boston area).  I typically pull my batteries (3), put them on a trickle charger and reinstall them in the spring.  I see both schools saying take them out, leave them in. Why pull them out?  I don't...

Cliff by Guest Contributor
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Good morning fellow Capt'ns. Unusual ...

Good morning fellow Capt'ns. Unusual  request. Looking for a model (large) of my boat and/or a detailed drawing of the boat.Our boat, a 1988 Searay Laguna 23, is running perfectly. Just looking for a few house warming gifts for us....We bought a new ...

Scully by Guest Contributor
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Transom Assembly issues, does this...

Transom Assembly issues, does this sound plausible?  I’m trying to address repeated problems with sluggish engine starting on our 2007 270 SLX with the big block HO engine.  We’ve replaced the batteries, eliminated non-essential direct battery connec...

NautiGirls by Guest Contributor
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Spoke with Marinco:   The wiring...

Spoke with Marinco:   The wiring for each battery must be installed as directed for the chargers longevity and  correctness for the design, regardless if they are in parallel. He explained their interpretation as to why connecting to each battery pos...

Considering purchase of a 280 or...

Considering purchase of a 280 or 320 Sundance 2005 or newer and hear horror stories of how expensive it is to repair the switch panels. Is there anything special to look for or just try all switches and hope for the best? Do these panels fail often o...

Trey11 by Guest Contributor
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420 holding tank vent filter access

My black water holding tank vent filter is port side all the way outboard above the holding tank. The only way I have been able to figure out how to reach it is remove the port engine exhaust piping.  Does anyone have a reasonable solution to this is...