Recent content by bapper1

I have a 1998 550 DB that my wife and I live aboard for the winter months in Hilton Head, SC. For two people, it has enough room and storage space. There is also plenty of outdoor room to get away from your significant other on occasion. One of the great things about the 550 is the size of the...

I have a 1998 550 DB with a factory installed dishwasher. Sea Ray used the Asko 770 model dishwasher. These units are no longer manufactured. Sea Ray used a separate drain line for the dishwasher since it would have required a 180 degree bend to match up with the washer/dryer drain. I wouldn't...

SOmething I used until I got the Marinco Cover is EasyOff oven cleaner. Spray it, wait a little while, and then remove with clean paper towels. I usually spray with some kind of vinyl protectant afterwards then let it dry before putting it into the Cablemaster. Bruce

I had the Marvel Fridge and freezer units on my 1998 550DB. They lasted about 9-10 years although they never performed very well. WHen I went to replace them, I found out that Marvel no longer made the freezer-only unit and Sub-Zero stopped making the Freezer only unit as well. After much...

I have a 1998 550DB and have removed the sofa several times. It is actually quite simple: 1. The sofa is actually two pieces bolted together. Remove the seat cushions first and look between the second and third sections. You should find two bolts with wing nuts holding the sections together...

Hi, I've got a 1998 550 Sedan Bridge with 3196 Cats. have owned the boat since new. She spends half her time in Maryland on the Bohemia River and half her time in Hilton Head, SC. Great boat! We actually live on her in SC for the winter. Bruce Floating Point

I have a 1998 550 Sedan Bridge with the majority of the non-skid molded into the gelcoat. I have been using WoodyWax to do my non-skid. It does cust down on dort accumulation and does not affect your traction. Just follow the instructions on the bottle that are specific to non-skid.