Recent content by 88dancer300

Glenn, The toughest part of this project is getting the old carpet torn up, but will be well worth the effort.

Kieth, The product is not the ultra. It is the standard Allure product. The particular color I used, is called (Sapelli red.) It is a special order color through Home depot.

Thats a pretty cool idea Chris. Any hole in the transom concerns me too. I would love to get rid of the six that I have for my platform.

Yep, sounds like the steering shaft seal to me. I have one leaking on mine too. This will be a project for the spring.

Have not done my charger yet Rich, it is currently working fine, and I have no electrolosis issues yet, but I will be replacing it this fall. I have not decided which one to get. I am going to need to get a smart charger that is able to direct all of its energy to the lowest battery. I have a...

Nice job Rum runner! Very clean, factory looking install. The black gauge looks good, I just installed a fifth group 31 deep cycle battery to my tug. Sounds overkill, but my audio system is pulling about 80 amps when its cranked. Dave

Floor looks sharp.......Classy.

Rum runner, Im glad you were able to follow my instruction on this modification. You will have piece of mind, knowing wher your batteries are at . It is hands down one of the best additions Ive added to my old tug....except my stretched platform. I would like to see photos of your install. Dave

I had a very similar situation on my 268, with a 260 Alpha set up. Swapped out everything you did, and still had the problem. I spoke with a friend who is a certified Merc. mechanlc, and he said to check the short molded hose that comes from the transom assy. and feeds the motor. Come to find...

52 with a 23 year old boat.

Hey Glen, hows it going. The boat treating you good this year?

Welcome. You will find quite a few of us certifiable classic searay owners here. I am a proud member! LOL Have fun and enjoy. Photos......we need photos!

Westerbeke. Mine runs at 1800 RPMs and my blower is louder than the gennie! But my buddie has a Kohler that runs at a much higher RPM. His has the sound sheild and it does help some.

Hi Chris. My 300 dancer came with a defunct Benson windlass. I installed a stainless steel Lewmar 700 rope/chain gypsy. I used the wiring that orig. ran the Benson. I have never popped the breaker thank god, because I have no Idea where it is to reset it! The windlass works great, pulls my...

Pretty erie story indeed.